Sunday, June 12, 2011

First eyass fledged three hours ago

The first eyass took off at 7:00 AM this morning, and flew strongly, albeit a bit wobbly, into the closest tree, about 30 yards from the nest.  It made a fine landing!  Carolyn Sutton caught the eyass hopping to a new branch.


Both parent haggards were close by, monitoring the situation, and the eyass in the tree knew they were there.

Check back here in a couple of hours and I will have posted a more through account of the morning with pictures.  All is very well with the Franklin eyasses - right on schedule and looking good!
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2 comments:

  1. Philly GirlJune 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Aren't we lucky that you were down there at that moment! Thanks ever do much for putting it up so fast.

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  2. CCJune 12, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Never ceases to amaze how quickly and magically they
    go from eggs to flying birds. Thanks so much for sharing
    all the good and fascinating news. news

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