Red River Nest * 4-6-12

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Landing gear down, feathers everywhere, stall on approach.

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.... and she sticks the landing.


Immediately, Pa takes off from the nest and takes over air patrol duties.

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Without being aggressive, Pa patrols the airspace above the nest.


Note the intruder in the background.

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Pa keeping an eye on the other eagles that are high overhead.

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Pa comes in for a landing next to Ma.
They spend a few moments together, rubbing shoulders and preening.

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Still keeping an eye on the eagles soaring high over the nest.


Ma jumps off and over to the nest for her shift on the egg{s}.

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Ma onto the nest.


Pa still concerned about the eagles soaring on the thermals.

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Pa takes off and disappears over some distant trees.
Probably on a hunting expedition.


Ma brooding. An excellent morning of eagle watching!