Preparing for Independence Part 1

 Things were different on the nest this week. Mom was more attentive than usual

 Baby was practicing its moves- mom looks a bit weary

This was unusual. Baby has been eating on its own for weeks now. So why the change?

Mom is showing baby how we jump onto the branch. Baby looks pretty scared.. 

 Where do you think eaglet got its beak??? I think I see a family resemblance.

 More togetherness in the nest

Sharing some fish goo.... part 2 follows.

Proud Parents

 It's not often that all three eagles are in the nest at the same time, so I was thrilled to see this!

 Baby seems to have already gotten bigger than its parents. Look at how proud they are.

 Mom does a fly-by to make sure all is well. The osprey have been heckling the  eagles.  This nest originally belonged to the osprey and they are NOT getting over it.

A little more flying practice.

There is a whole world outside the nest

Who knew?

Excitement! Lunchtime!!!!!

 Mom comes in for a landing with LUNCH!

 Baby is so excited, he can hardly contain himself...

 In Fact, he whacks Mom in the  face with his wing. Look at her scooting back, feet outstretched 

 Mom puts the food on the very edge of  the nest. 

 Baby has to balance on the edge of the nest if he wants to eat.

 YUMMMMMMMM

 Mom heads to a nearby tree to give baby some room 

Next, baby discovers a new world out there.

Why do I have to do EVERYTHING?

 Do I have food on my face?

 Too bad, this place needs a makeover

 Oh, look who's here to help!

 Ehhhh, not really
Oh, sorry, gotta go....

 A mother's work is never done

 Here?

 Here?

 What about here?

 No. Riiight here....

Perfect!!!

Osprey

Fred and Princess

Evidently Fred has found some new ways to entertain himself while the humans are gone.
I thought all he wanted was a treat ball and the couch.

Sally, the postmistress, told me to remind Princess that one needs to put the proper amount of postage on  the card if she want it to get to Fred