No eagle interpretive programs

Just a note for those visiting the park: The Shiloh Military Park officials have decided to cancel the Eagle Interpretive Programs for May and June. For more information, visit the park website.

Beauty in the Sky

Tragedy Strikes

It is with a sadness that words cannot describe that I regretfully inform you that both chicks were found dead this morning. The "Shiloh Eagle family" is obviously grieving this tragic loss. :(

Here are some of the last images I shot of the babies on the evening of May 6.

For more information on this sad turn of events, visit the www.shiloheagles.com blog.

Evening Deliveries

After observing that shooting conditions were not going to be good for awhile, I knew that I had to take the opportunity to get in some photography time (even though it was get to evening hours). The light was less than ideal but I did enjoy viewing several flights as Julia "paced" from the nest to the river (capturing small fish) while awaiting Hiram's return. At one point, the nest was left unattended by an adult for somewhere around 40 minutes.

Small fish delivery

Check out those talons!

Random Pics of the Day

Unusual Happening

The following images show Julia collecting some pine needles for the nest. While it may not be an extremely unusual event to witness, it is not something that I have caught often in pictures.

Watching out

Baby Pics

Waiting for food

Feeding

Taking Off

Flight and Landing

Windy Day Flying

Morning Visit

Although I usually do not get the opportunity to visit the nest in the morning hours, this morning was an exception. When I arrived, I was greeted by the gorgeous sight of the adult eagles perched in a tree together being flooded with the warmth of early morning light.


After a few minutes, it was time to get the day started. One of the adults pulled up some grass to take to the nest while the other one flew toward the river.
Then there was a long break with absolutely nothing happening...

It was seeming like it was going to be a day of little excitement until in flew a juvenile eagle. (One of the photographers recognized it as one of the babies from last year due to some distinctive feathers.) The young eagle flew around the area and around the nest seemingly attempting to get the attention of the adult eagles.
When the juvenile landed in a tree in the area, it got a lot of attention...Both parents flew from the nest tree! The female adult shrieked at the "intruder" while the male adult pursued the youngster. It was extremely exciting to see this display!

My morning of photography ended with the arrival of an adult to the nest with a fish lunch.