Eaglet flapping its wings

[Allan]

I have watched this eagle nest location for several years. This was a tough year to photograph the eaglets in the nest because the old nest (good for photography) blew down last fall and the rebuilt nest had many obstructions. The eggs had hatched early this season - mid December - so the eaglets were quite big when I got to Florida in early March. Here are two images of a youngster flapping its wings - preparing for its maiden flight to take place in a few days.

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[Louis Champan]

Nice shots Allan, hope you are there for the fledging of the young eagle. It's always fun to watch how they do on their first few trips away from the nest.

 

[Allan]

Nice shots Allan, hope you are there for the fledging of the young eagle. It's always fun to watch how they do on their first few trips away from the nest.

I agree Louie. But it was exciting to see them out of the nest as for so long I would just see a head poking up now and then.

 

[drr1531]

You did well with what you had, Allan.