There is an Bald Eagle’s nest I have watched for a decade. In fairness, this is actually the second nest, the first having grown so big, it brought down the tree. While the first nest was easily visible from the Lake, its replacement is obscure. One must float at just the right spot for a clear view.
An easily visible perched eagle hints that a hidden nest might be nearby. Both adults incubate the eggs, but the female spends most of the time doing so. So, this is likely the male.
Even after spotting the perched eagle, the nest was still not easy to find. In a few weeks we may see chicks peeking over the edges of the nest.
Alistair, I am thrilled that you posted this. All of our eagles have disappeared – somewhere. There were 4 nests in Castlegar area and they all seem to be empty. What’s happening?