"WHAT ARE YOUR PARENTS FEEDING YOU?"

Bald Eagle (Adult & Immature) - 7 Photos

According to some research, young Bald Eagles have the fastest growth rate of any bird. They can gain up to 6 ounces per day. 

And eaglets in Alberta, Canada hatch in late April, early May so that would make this youngster approximately 3 1/2 months old. She (and I'm going with she because of size) is one of two born to a nesting pair this Spring. She already dwarfs her parent, who I believe is the male. Having seen the "other half" in a fly by and appeared to be much larger, I assumed that was the female parent.

Mr. had retreated to a tree on the other side of the woods earlier in the morning. However, having been harassed by several ravens, he flew to this branch where the youngsters like to "hang out" in between flights and settled next to his offspring (Photo #1). 

He found amiable company but it was basically non-stop chirping from the young eagle (Photo #2). I suppose eagle parents are used to the communication from their offspring. At one point, he reached over and pulled out a loose feather from his fledgling (Photo #3).

Eventually he tended to his own grooming and an occasional nap (Photo #5 through Photo #7). 

There will be more blogs to follow, highlighting this stunning Bald Eagle family.

PHOTO #1

PHOTO #2

PHOTO #3

PHOTO #4

PHOTO #5

PHOTO #6

PHOTO #7