Wednesday, June 2, 2021

The Bald Eagle fledglings are getting restless

Sunset from Pioneer Park Bayfield


Here are a few pictures from some recent outings around our area.

I think this large tree is a chestnut, right along the highway in town:


 



A few days ago we hiked some nice trails at the George G. Newton Nature Reserve:


Interesting fungi (fungal?) growths

Al did his usual great job on pictures from his hike in the same area, in a recent Bayfield Bunch blog.

 

Playing with "Night Sight" mode on the cell phone cameras about 9:30 pm got a couple of nice moonlit scenes from our back patio:

That's the moon up there

Barb and George all lit up across the way

Last evening we headed over to see if we could see any action at the nearby Bald Eagle nest. Lots of action! The eaglets are getting restless and look like they will soon be flying.

Here's Dad keeping an eye on things, a few days ago
 

Last evening Mom was on guard at the nest:


Both chicks are getting big
 
Crowded by sibling's wing

They kept an eye on us

A little stretch and display


Oh Yeah? I'll show you!


Now kids, behave yourselves

Ready to soar soon



7 comments:

  1. Beautiful pics. I've seen eagles around here but not where they're nesting. Lovely sunset.

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  2. You got some great Eagle photos there. That's also great you guys got out on the Newton trail. The Woodland Trail at the western dead end of David Street in Bayfield is another great hike as is the Sawmill Trail on the north side of the river. We live in a great region for Conservation areas, hiking trails, and endless interesting country roads and destinations.

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  3. P.S. Yes, that is definitely 100% a Chestnut Tree:))

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  4. What great pics! Thanks so much,,
    Enjoy these so much and want to continue getting notifications,,,
    Elaine🏡🏡

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  5. Your pictures of the Bald Eagles are great! Amazing to have that eagle's nest so close to photograph. And that's a BIG Chestnut tree. I was involved when the Newton reserve was first established. Glad to hear that there are some good trails there.

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  6. Love the Bald Eagles photos. I see the eagles but have never seen a nest. The chestnut here are in bloom too. Such a gorgeous display this time of year. Thanks for taking me along.

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  7. It is really encouraging to note that Bald Eagles have made such a great recovery in southern Ontario. Around here (Waterloo Region), they are verging on common, with several active nests.

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