Juvenile bald eagle looking all grown up
A young bald eagle tests its wings by hopping from the nest to a branch. (© Tony’s Takes)
A young bald eagle tests its wings by hopping from the nest to a branch. (© Tony’s Takes)

My goodness how big you have gotten, little one!

You all have seen this beautiful eagle from the time it first popped its head above the nest rim more than a month ago. Look at how big it is now!

I spent this morning checking on its progress and as always, am amazed at how fast they grow. The light wasn’t very good at all initially but I did get some captures of it flapping from the nest to a branch then it having a bit of a snack. Later on, Dad (I think) paid a visit and hung out with his offspring.

As you can see in the side-by-side shot, the juvenile is about the same size as the adult now. It will only be a few more weeks before the young one fledges and takes flight.

A juvenile bald eagle feeds itself at its nest. (© Tony’s Takes)
A juvenile bald eagle feeds itself at its nest. (© Tony’s Takes)
An adult and juvenile bald eagle hang out at home. (© Tony’s Takes)
An adult and juvenile bald eagle hang out at home. (© Tony’s Takes)

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