While checking on a Essex County Bald Eagle nest, a large adult Eagle flew directly towards my car in beautiful late afternoon light.  My camera gear was in the back seat but in ready mode.  The brkaes were applied and the there just enought time to hop out and capture a few flight images….how exciting!

Adult Bald Eagles with fish in bill feeding eaglets?  The feeding of an eaglet or eagles has begun!  According to MassWildlife, the female usually lays 1-3 eggs (two average).  The eggs are incubated for approximately 35 days until hatching.  Competition for food is intense and favors the first born eaglet.

6 photos posted:  http://www.pbase.com/birdshots/image/149753923   Click “next” in upper right corner to advance frames…enjoy!

An exciting find of a Bald Eagle nest in Essex County!!  Nest has been in place for a number of years and is one of many around the state of Massachusetts.  The adults have been on nest and share incubating duties at some level.  At this point the chicks may have hatched but are not yet visible!  The mated pair will usaully return every year to the same site. Stay tuned!