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I don't get it, Swinwk... I read on Hancock forum that Crow was contacted! (I'm a worry-wart - but jeezy peezy - this didn't even worry me! Harriet was sleeping for Pete's sake!! No need for alarm!)

Thanks, Loza! Great video! (Uta posted all season for Ches Conservatory's Osprey Cam!)
Looks like Harriet is getting a little frisky!

all is well here . mating, nest orations etc. some people just being alarmists. that is why I do not go on facebook very often.

Harriet was fine sleeping that night. It was windy and she was being smart.

Thanks, bev... that's what I thought....

they were both at nest after 3pm. First M15 and then I saw a shadow and he left but both came back. did some restorations and then both went up to a branch. a while later both were gone.

M15 came in backwards



now both in

From this morning:

Today's MOVIE: (wskrsnwings) http://bit.ly/1LLKn85
https://youtu.be/arRBZvxC6P4
Harriet Asserts Her Dominance~Mating Attempt~Stick Gift 10-21-15
Harriet displays dominance over M15. The female eagle will exercise her dominance over the male to assure his fidelity to their nest and their young. This is seen closer to when eggs will be laid - as she prepares for the months ahead when she will depend on the male to bring food to the nest. Watch over them, Ozzie.

From Kathy Kochanowski posted to SWFEC website:

Ozzie, what an incredible eagle you were. So noble... what a love story, but this wasn't fiction, no. Your story unfolded right before our very eyes. Your fans, so distressed when you were injured the first time, were stupified by the fact that you were found! How did you manage that, you awe-inspiring eagle? Little did we know that was just the beginning of a story so incredible, we would have to shake ourselves out of a dream state, repeatedly, and realize, yes, these events are indeed transpiring. Were you going to be released? Of course you were, you wouldn't have it any other way, you beautiful raptor. But you were still weak, and knew a losing fight when you saw one. Romantics far and wide expected you to stay, but the way of the eagle precludes a happy ending inserted too soon. You delayed our gratification, for three months, you profoundly principled eagle. But not knowingly, no, to you, you have no fan base. You drew in all the strength and stamina that an eagle could muster, and put it against one younger than you, astounding the masses. Not for the notoriety, but because you wanted one last night with Harriet. Did you tell her you won a battle, but might lose the war? Your honorable ways, Ozzie, I tell you, they simply take my breath away. Were you done? Was your story over? No, you unwittingly brought us to our knees one last time. Saved again, by the love of fans you never knew you had, my famous, beloved eagle. Then you paid the ultimate sacrifice for your love of Harriet, and your home. You overwhelm me, Ozzie, you dumbfound me with your integrity, you simply amazing Bald Eagle.

A visitor today:

Today's MOVIE: (wskrsnwings) http://bit.ly/1hY0Slu
https://youtu.be/3DoGai5UOVI
Immature Visits~Harriet Stays At The Nest~M15 Guards The Area 10-22-15
An immature visited the nest area this am and M15 returned from where he was watching to secure the area. M15 hunted for sticks and Harriet stayed close to the nest, spending time aerating and rearranging materials.

on nest news it was reported that 2 immature s were in area. M15 has his hands full. He has to show he is top dog and keep Harriet safe also.

could one be the one that came in when M15 was gone. who knows

I see they are both there tonight in your pic! From earlier today:

Today's MOVIE: (wskrsnwings) http://bit.ly/1LSp7xx
https://youtu.be/U-bDjcbdfzQ
Stick Hunting~Mating Imbalance & Sleeping In The Nest 10-23-15
Harriet slept in the nest overnight. M15 brought one stick and worked hard trying to grab more. A bonding/mating attempt started out, and finished, off balance for M15. Learning is never over and practice makes perfect. heart emoticon Ozzie.

For me, the most telling is the place below the left nares. From SWFEC monitor:

How to identify M15: M15 - black line/mark/indentation below left nostril
M15 - thinner/narrower beak
M15 - nostrils are more elongated
M15 - larger nostrils
M15 - white specks on his upper back
M15 - thicker black outline area around eyes
M15 - smaller eyes

From SWINWK: Also, Harriet's eyes are lighter in color than M15's.

Today's MOVIE: (wskrsnwings) http://bit.ly/1We5zFl
https://youtu.be/uM69Dot3oas
A Lot To Talk About~Bonding/Mating Success 10-26-15
Harriet was quite vocal this morning and M15 joined in, maybe even more enthusiastic than normal. When Harriet hopped to M15's favorite bonding branch, M15 did not disappoint. When their fertile time is comes due, there is a good chance for an egg or two to join them in the nest. I know you will watch over the eggs, Ozzie.

Today's MOVIE: (wskrsnwings) http://bit.ly/1jPgIAQ
https://youtu.be/2f2dBP7Ocfw
M15 Joins Harriet~Rainy AM~"Slip-Slide" Mating 10-27-15
M15 flew from the NW to join Harriet in the nest tree just before sunrise. He was surprisingly more vocal than Harriet today. There was bonding/mating in the nest tree but very short as M15 appeared to slip off to one side. The way of the eagle continues to unfold before our eyes. You taught us too, Ozzie.