Eagle couple mating...
Landed right on her and they squeaked and carried on for close to 30 seconds before he got off and they sat at opposite ends of branches on the big tree.
I don't know how the females don't get injured ... maybe they do......those are big talons and he definitely was using them to hang on and stay in position....
They sat there for almost a full 5 minutes .... then, off he flew back to the nest and continued with his building...she stayed for about half an hour. Just sat there..... did some preening and picking at feathers ... then, off she finally flew to the nest as well.
(Please see the other two photos)
Bald Eagles
Eagle couple mating...
Landed right on her and they squeaked and carried on for close to 30 seconds before he got off and they sat at opposite ends of branches on the big tree.
I don't know how the females don't get injured ... maybe they do......those are big talons and he definitely was using them to hang on and stay in position....
They sat there for almost a full 5 minutes .... then, off he flew back to the nest and continued with his building...she stayed for about half an hour. Just sat there..... did some preening and picking at feathers ... then, off she finally flew to the nest as well.
(Please see the other two photos)
Bald Eagles