Eyas still on nest - shots of the youngest one June 9 2010

The youngest eyas on the nest. Notice that he has a white patch around his eyes. Very beautiful. Also take note of the talons, colour of legs and chest.

Ichy Eyas - Enjoy the shots from Janice

As Janice Doug and I enjoyed watching the eyas last night one (nicknamed Miss Piggy) must have had a ichy head. Janice took this series of shots and I just loved them.

Photo Credit Janice M.
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http://janicesbirdingblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/red-tailed-hawk-nest-with-ann-and-doug.html

COMPARISION SHOTS FROM 2009 - BACK ON JUNE 6 2009

I PUT THIS ON SO YOU CAN SEE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAST YEARS EYAS AND THIS YEARS EYAS. IN 2009 THEY ARE APPROXIMATELY 10 DAYS YOUNGER.

3 eyas sitting at the front of the nest

One little red tail sitting alone

Male bring in food - all 3 eyas visible

Male with crow in his talons

Carol and I visited the nest this morning and Dan joined us. Lots of action. We were looking to see if we could see all 3 eyas. The nest is very crowded but YES the 3rd one popped up - looking much younger but very good. The adults were flying in and out of the nest and at one point brought in a crow for the young to eat. They landed on the condos, cranes, elevator and also soaring around the nest and buildings. The nest and parents were very active.

Whole lot of wings tonight at Red-Tail Hawk nest June 9, 2010

Crop - below the neck and you will see a blug on the breast at the top.

After work I met Janice and Doug to watch the red tails. The oldest one gave us a nice show on the branch. We could also see th other 2 eyas futhur in the nest. Dad was sitting on top of the condo then government building. Female brought in food prior to Janice arriving.
The most interesting thing last night was the size of crop on the oldest eyas (crop is where the food when they eat it goes) and last night it seemed to get bigger and bigger. We figured that is why he was so quiet. Will post some shots later.