Two young owlets left their nest in the Arboretum last month. See the photos and learn about some of the challenges they must face along the path to maturity on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature does magic in the city!
Larry
Elvis Jr. Has Left The Nest
Elvis Jr. is the youngest of three fledgling pileated woodpeckers belonging to Elvis and Priscilla. Included in the post is a photo of one of the young before it has even opened its eyes. (You will see why it is a good thing they grow feathers.) Another photo shows Junior and his sisters all begging for food at the same time. The bulk of the post covers Junior’s first venture out of the nest. I hope you enjoy it!
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There is also a short update on the new osprey nesting platform, which was installed this week in the UBNA.
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Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature thrives in the city!
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Larry
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Eaglets – Dinner, Defense and Development
The eaglets have been putting away the groceries, growing quickly and learning new skills. The parents have been in charge of securing the dinner and defending the nest.
Plus there is a positive development for the UW osprey.
See the latest photos and videos at:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Opportunity Knocks | Union Bay Watch
Nesting osprey are exquisite little birds. With a little help from their friends, we might get to see young osprey on Union Bay in the near future. Find out more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where osprey hope to nest!
Larry
New Eaglets In The 520 Nest
After nearly two years of waiting the 520 eagles, Eva and Albert, have new eaglets in their Broadmoor nest. Last year they sat on the eggs but the young never appeared. It will be great fun to watch their growth and development during the summer. To see more photos visit:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where eaglets live in the city!
Larry
The Mating Game | Union Bay Watch
Mating and nest building are highly intertwined in the lives of cooper’s hawks. Last week we focused on nest building. This week, we look from the female’s point of view, at the other half of the process. For mature audiences only (not really). See more at:
Larry
