Bald Eagle, Essex County nest #2: female on eggs
March 23, 2017 in Bald Eagle
A lovely sight to observe this female Bald Eagle on next with eggs. She is hunkered down in the nest and takes infrequent trips away from nest for quick bathroom breaks and feeding runs. Throughout the 33-35 day incubation period, one parent is always on the nest, not only to keep the eggs warm but to protect them from squirrels and gulls which would relish the chance to break open and eat the eagle’s eggs!