Now I Know

Already last year, when I saw a new bald eagle nest constructed in our area, I wondered if the original nest about a mile away was still being used. With this nesting season underway and an obvious lack of activity at the first nest (at least from my observations), I thought it might be time to take a look.

Tonight I did a very slow approach toward the nest to take a peek. From high up I could see nothing other than old, weathered sticks. With no indications of activity to avoid, I dropped down slightly to take this picture. From what I can tell there is a hole on one side of the nest, an exposed support branch not far from the hole, and not one indication of any maintenance in the past couple of years. When I am not fighting wind and can navigate the spindly branches near the nest better I will try to get closer.

I think it is safe to say that this nest, at least for 2024, has been abandoned.