tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295353016136688763.post4913847233172716219..comments2023-10-28T06:34:44.248-04:00Comments on Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project: Going Ostrich: Sticking Our Heads in the GroundAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16816572768373060689noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295353016136688763.post-90598137780252829582013-07-16T10:22:10.876-04:002013-07-16T10:22:10.876-04:00I was reading the FSJ Blog this morning and wanted...I was reading the FSJ Blog this morning and wanted to comment on the eagle sighting last night. What the crew spotted is one of the two baby/juvenile bald eagles that I referenced on the tour of the Stables last Monday. The nest has been located and the two adults are seen frequently. This Spring two babies were spotted. The babies have progressed from staying near the nest to venturing further and further away.<br /><br />I, too, saw the eagle last night as I was cooking dinner. It took off on a low flight towards the Stables. I told the kids to look out the upstairs windows while I was looking from downstairs, as we scoured the property to see the eagle. I felt sure it was out there, based on what I had observed. My first inclination was it wanted the chicken bones and scraps that something dug out of the trash the night before!<br /><br />There are some great images of the progression of bald eagles from infant to adult at this site: http://www.onthewingphotography.com/wings/2011/02/16/bald-eagles-one-to-five-years-old/ Numerous sites indicate that it takes about five years for a bald eagle to fully get its characteristic white feathers. As for sitting with its mouth open, this is a way of cooling for the eagle, which is understandable in this extreme heat and humidity. This seems to be a good site for Bald Eagle FAQ: http://www.hancockwildlife.org/forum/viewtopic.php?showtopic=949 I've heard much of this same information, but of course it's best to check out multiple sources.<br /><br />Hope this helps! Like I indicated on the tour last week, it often gives me chills when I see, or on occasion hear, one of the bald eagles. I am so happy that the crew was able to experience it too!Stephanie Laymannoreply@blogger.com