Eaglet Vic with our sheep in the back ground. June 16, 2024

Vic and Sid are now in their 10th week. Though Sid seems to be a little behind Vic in development I think they are doing just fine.
I have noticed that the parents have slowed down their food deliveries and I suspect this is intentional. I am sure hunger is a great motivator for the eaglets to fly 🦅
I have been asked recently by several people what happens once they are able to fly and leave the nest? Great question. I hope the following will shed some light …
“How do eagles learn to fly?
Flying is an innate skill that is hardwired into the bird, they do not need to be taught, they just need to perfect the skill.
Eaglets fly ‘in place’ over their nest until they feel strong and brave enough to fly for the first time at approximately 12 weeks of age. Winds stimulate the eaglets to exercise to the extent that, where winds are more consistent, they may exercise enough to fly by 10 weeks of age. In the absence of winds, their first flight may be delayed a week or more.
How long do the young stay with their parents after fledging?
On average, they spend 4-12 weeks in the nesting territory post-fledging, the time during which they learn to hunt and fly.
Typically, the fledglings will hang around the nest area for 1-2 months, honing their flight skills and constantly begging for food from their parents. Then, when they think they are ready they will venture out to parts unknown on their own. “

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Vic and her/his admirers 🐑🐑 thanks for the video 😊

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Vic looks good and gaining confidence