16 October 2023
Should you neglected it (ICYMI) there’s a brand new resident male bald eagle at Hays. The previous male disappeared in early September. The brand new man was once obtrusive by way of past due September.
“Dad” was once one of the most unique eagle pair at Hays the place nesting started in 2013. Pictured beneath in 2020 they fledged 20 kids in 10 years. The feminine was once 4-5 years previous when she arrived (14-15 years previous now), however he was once a complete grownup so nobody knew his age. Bald eagles can are living 30 years.
The newcomer, nicknamed V for customer, turned into obtrusive as he got down to accomplish two necessary issues in his early days of place of abode.
- Vigorously shield his new territory towards different men,
- Courtroom his new mate and cement their pair bond.
This additional stage of process drew Hays eagle lovers’ consideration to his presence. Audience have observed V ward off different bald eagles and mate with the Hays feminine.
That is conventional conduct amongst new peregrines, too. Very long time citizens don’t paintings exhausting to turn who’s boss, however the rookies do. The primary time it took place on the Cathedral of Studying peregrine nest it took me some time notice that new conduct was once a clue. See how I found out the primary male switchover at Pitt on this antique article: Who’s he? New male at Pitt.
In the meantime V and the Hays feminine shall be busy getting to grasp every different as nesting season approaches in December.
Take a look at the motion in particular person on the Hays eagle viewing web page and Dana Nesiti’s newest footage and information at Eagles of Hays PA on Fb.
Learn concerning the Hays eagle changeover in Mary Ann Thomas’ article within the Submit-Gazette: With dad lacking, Hays bald eagle reveals a brand new, more youthful doable mate.
(footage by way of Dana Nesiti at Eagles of Hays PA on Fb)