Negotiating the Breezes
While Mama watches over the eaglet in the nest cup, Papa negotiates stiff southern breezes as he approaches with dinner for the family. Moments like this highlight the careful coordination between both adults during the nesting season, where timing, wind, and precision all matter.
Field Notes
Adult bald eagles require a surprising amount of food to sustain themselves and their growing young. An average adult weighs around 10 pounds and may consume anywhere from 1 to 6 pounds of food per day, depending on activity level and season. Over the course of a year, that can total more than 200 pounds of prey—an impressive reminder of the effort involved in raising an eaglet. (Source: BirdGuideHQ)
