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Uninvited Guest

As I walked to the lake yesterday (without boots!) I could hear the unmistakeable cry of an eagle.  I hurried, hoping to see the adults switch places on the nest.  Or maybe get a glimpse of them bringing food back. … Continue reading

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Switching Places

Yesterday, the weather turned glorious! Warm breezes blew over the still frozen lake, as birds chirped from every corner of the forest. I took a long walk along the shoreline, camera slung around my neck, ready to shoot. And I … Continue reading

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Nesting Eagles 2015

  Somewhere around March 24th, the eagle pair settled in on their eggs. Look at that smile! Each egg was laid three days apart and thirty-five days from then, chicks will be born.  Both adults take turns sitting on the … Continue reading

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The Eagles Are Twitterpated!

Can you see the diffference?  And today, there were even more branches on the nest!  Ice fisherman told me the eagles had added to it all morning long. The eagles are getting ready to lay their eggs! I’ve snowshoed down … Continue reading

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More Eagle Activity

  As I approached our lakefront last week, I spied an adult eagle soaring overhead.  I ran, camera in hand, which isn’t easy to do!  And I made it just in time to point and shoot . . . praying … Continue reading

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Eyes Were Bigger Than His Talons

Loving Christmas break from school for many reasons, but mostly for the many long walks through the woods I’m allowed. Santa brought me a new trail camera, so I’ve put the old one down by the beaver hut, since they’re … Continue reading

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Soaring Eagles

  Cindy Lord met me on the porch of my campground office at 5am last Friday morning.  After I made a pot of coffee and filled my stainless steel cup with the hot, dark liquid I craved at that time … Continue reading

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Eagle Family Feud

    I witnessed the most incredible wildlife-happening Saturday while paddling in from the loon count. As I made my way past the eagle’s island, I heard a ton of commotion.  The eaglets were both on the nest, screeching at … Continue reading

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BOOK LAUNCH: Mystery of the Eagle’s Nest

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Eagle Mania

Our eaglets are getting quite big!  They’re spreading and flapping their wings.  Before you know it, they’ll be catching the wind with them too. The adults still bring food, but they’re ripping and tearing dinner apart on their own.  One … Continue reading

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