Acting on a tip I received via my Honey Beeagles Facebook page, I went to a new location on the North Landing River to try to locate HK or any Bald Eagle for that matter. As with all previous tips I have received this way, I was not disappointed.
Even with the terrible back lighting, I immediately saw a Bald Eagle perched in a pine tree. As the Eagle turned, I thought that I saw that it was banded with both silver and purple bands; so I was assuming HK (upper left). Then, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a second Eagle, also in the pine (lower right).
As I focused on what did turn out to be HK, he turned to leave. I think I would now know his face anywhere.
About 30 seconds after HK's departure, his companion also left. She (I assume a female) was apparently not banded.
This is a blog about Norfolk Botanical Garden banded Bald Eagle "HK," hatched in 2009. The photos and observations are mine unless otherwise indicated. I hope you enjoy this story of HK's life along a golf course on the North Landing River. Please take a second and leave a comment, they are greatly appreciated.
HK Builds His Nest

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
HK in the nest tree 4.24.15.
I did a quick drive by HK's nest and was so very happy to find him in the nest tree...even if he was alone.
Monday, April 13, 2015
HK and Sterling reappear, 4.13.15.
HK and Sterling reappeared on the feeding tree this morning. Not much time spent there though. She left and he followed.
HK was relocated in the nest tree 2 hours later. He did some preening.
And spent some alone time in the nest.
HK was relocated in the nest tree 2 hours later. He did some preening.
And spent some alone time in the nest.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
A four Eagle Day: 4.11.15.
It was a bit unusual to see four Eagles visit the area today.
First, a juvie showed up.
It was followed in by an unbanded adult Eagle.
And they circled each other. Then left the area.
An hour later, 2 more flew in.....and after reviewing the photos on the computer, it was HK and Sterling!
First, a juvie showed up.
It was followed in by an unbanded adult Eagle.
And they circled each other. Then left the area.
An hour later, 2 more flew in.....and after reviewing the photos on the computer, it was HK and Sterling!
Friday, April 10, 2015
HK in the nest tree 4.10.15.
HK is still all alone in the nest tree. I am told the time for eggs is passed for him at this nest.
HK looking right.
HK looking left.
HK has an itch.
HK looking right.
HK looking left.
HK has an itch.
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