Yesterday, I went to check on the nestorations going on at the nest we watched so much during the spring. To my surprise, a juvenile was sitting in a tree near the nest. I think this juvenile may have been the one we watched take her first flight in June. The parents arrived, first one, then the other, and sat above her. A great deal of talking went on before one of the parents escorted the young one away from the territory. While it was wonderful to know that she is still with us (juveniles have about a 50% chance of making it through their first year), it was sad to see the parents run her off. I know it has to be that way, but it sure seems like a hard life for a young eagle.
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