
02-06-2012, 11:45 AM
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High Drama
Lots of action at the eagle nest. Last year the female eagle was killed by an airplane and 3 eaglets were left behind with only the male feeding them. They were removed and were raised at the Virginia Wildlife Center. The male kept coming back to the nest with food but was confused and appeared upset when he couldn't find his mate or eaglets. Well, now we have high drama at the nest. The male was recently courting a female but she disappeared and may have died as well. Now there are two new females who appear to be fighting over the male but this morning the male mated with one. It is the male who selects the female and they will they mate for life. The original female was this male's mate for many years before she was killed. The eagle cam is active so it's possible we will have some eggs soon and once again witness a reality show like no other. All this drama is played out before our eyes. Last year's was a heartbreak.
http://www.wvec.com/eaglecam
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