During what was assumed to be the chicks fourth week, dark flight feathers start to be seen. The chicks were more mobile, moving around the nest, and much more aware of things outside the nest.
Bald Eagle Nest – Week Four
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The Birds from Brazil – Burrowing Owl
The Birds from Brazil – Great Kiskadee
Ubatuba – The City of Birds
Ubatuba, aka Uba Chuva (Chuva meaning rain in Portuguese, in reference to the frequent rains this region receives) is one of the birdiest spots on the South American continent. More than 550 birds have been identified within the city, more than a third of which are endemic to the south Atlantic rain forest of eastern Brazil. Besides the rain forest and the amazing bird habitats are the numerous beaches. A simply beautiful place.
Bald Eagle Nest – Week Three
Here are a few assorted images from the chicks third week. First up is an image of “mom” at the nest, giving her near-silent vocalization.
Below you get a great look at the size of the filled-crop of this chick.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Fuzzy little dinosaurs?
Until next time, a closeup of the chicks.
The Birds From Brazil – Palm Tanager
Bald Eagle Nest – Week Three – Mom Brings a Fish
The Birds from Brazil – Green-headed Tanager
English: Green-headed Tanager
Portuguese: Saira-sete-cores
LB: Tangara seledon
Song
The Birds from Brazil – Alpomado Falcon
Bald Eagle Nest – Week Two
At week two the chicks were much more mobile, able to hold their heads up for more than a couple seconds at a time. Mom always gives them a thorough look over when arriving at the nest.
Here one adult vocalizes on the nest while its mate circles the river valley treetops.
Below is one of the melting looks that the chicks give when the adults are at the nest. This is my favorite type of photo to capture in the nest.
The only visit where I observed both parents at the nest simultaneously was during my week two visit.
Finally, even at this early age, the chicks exercise their future flight muscles.
A Thousand Acres of Silphiums 