yes...
 

I seem to recall that some predatory birds kill off nestmates...a competition of sorts.

But this family--- right now both parents are feeding again---- seem very
congenial. I only saw one snappish fight among sibs so far. They are very
well mannered during the feedings...I am very surprised at this.

I raised some naked 3 day old nestling sparrows...and they were just hooligans, stepping all over the runt, and fighting for food.:rolleyes:

I am glued to the site watching.

you know...
 

We see them on the water alot now up North. I think the parents teach
them how to fish/hunt. We see an adult with full colors often with a brown
younger bird frequently.

We also see eagle fights... we've seen them chase each other, screeing...
and we have seen terns and crows chase and harrass eagles as well. I don't think they are very aggressive. I have seen one aerial display right overhead of them falling and flapping with talons locked together. Either that was a fight or
mating display?

Oh, my...
 

One of the parents is plucking a white bird of some kind... it is all over the nest!

:eek: I see it, oh my....

this is soooooooooooooooo cool!!

:hug: Alffe

my son has it on his 'puter too
LOL wonder why we arent getting much work done right now
but oh! it sure is worth it for this rare glimpse of awesomeness:p

LOL! What is she feeding them? I see all those white feathers....this is amazing.

Glad
 

That I have the day off!

Duck? sea gull? probably. I see some gray pinfeathers like a seagull.

I think it is fascinating how the parent is "teaching" the chicks...

They seem to be constantly eating...I need to know how they stay so slim :p

:D Their diet seems to be VERY high protein....and no cupcakes! :D