The chase is constantly on for all raptors, gulls, crows, ravens, and vultures, even if these trespassers have no interest in the nest they can not fly over it without a serious confrontation. Once there is any type of chase the screaming begins and doesn't end until the trespasser is long gone. This is the male who just returned from a chase the nest is directly below, the female was on the nest at the time.
We have just returned from an amazing three days of photographing an Eagle family. The chicks hatched approx 24 hours apart during some of the worst weather I have ever seen in April. Incredible to watch the parents keep the chicks warm and protected with a wonderful gentle touch. Lots more photos and videos coming as I sort through all the photos my husband and I took.
Yesterday we were on a road trip to the mid-island in search of Long-tailed ducks, unfortunately, they were way across the channel, tiny dots in the seascape. This Eagle was nearby begging to have his photo taken... well that is how I saw it : )
