What a nice surprise to see Eddy ! I believe he’s brought in leftovers from an earlier kill- most likely a juvenile Canada goose. There are so many around all year here.
Typical behaviour from Eddy. He does his share of bringing in food but his attention to assist or encourage is, at this point, limited.
“Adult parents will continue to provide food for some time after fledging, while the newly flighted birds hone not only their hunting skills, but their flying skills. On average, it takes about 4-12 weeks for young eagles to start hunting successfully. Specialized hunting skills probably take years to develop.
The young eagles usually remain near the nest area through much of summer, however, 7 to 8 weeks after fledging, they may start to move further distances.
Once the young eagles are able to find food on their own (usually in early fall), the parents go their separate ways and remain solitary until the following breeding season.”
1 июл 2024
