Eagle Nest Found

When we first found our retirement land, a close encounter with two Golden Eagles just happened.  They were heading North where a nest was likely.  A small group of turkeys caught their attention.. The turkeys were huddled under a trashy bush and the eagles were making close dives to see if they would move then from under cover.  I had come here to work on developing a garden and my presence sent the eagles on their way.

We have seen Bald Eagles, both mature and immature, on numerous occasions but have never before found a nest.  That all changed this morning when we went for a drive and an active nest was discovered.  Strong winds filled the air but no eagles were seen.  It is possible that eggs are present now with one of the adults keeping them warm.

 This nest is located very close to I-88 and our hope is that if we remain in the parked car we might see the adults without disturbing them.  For us this nest is a treasure beyond measure.  We will limit our visits to one per week.