Just HK. 3.8.16

Just HK in the nest tree and in the nest today. He did some dining and housekeeping.
I like this photo as it shows a good view of the nictitating membrane of the eye.

HK moves out on a branch.

HK in the nest.

I was at Honey Bee late today. I only got 2 HK observations and although Sterling was sighted, I did not observe her.
HK on a tower was my first sighting.

 He flew towards the nest and I followed. He was in the nest.

He hopped to an outside branch. HK looking regal.

Missed him leaving. So, I called it a day.

HK and Sterling 3.3.16.

I got an early morning start today. When I arrived at Honey Bee just before 8AM, Sterling and HK were both perched on a branch in the nest tree.

HK left and came back with a stick. He would make this trip for nest material 5 times in one hour!

Meanwhile, Sterling watched and preened.

HK left and Sterling watched the nest and waited. That's Sterling upper left.

She eventually left too, as did I.

More HK and Sterling 3.2.16.

There was more activity in the nest area late afternoon today.
HK flew by a couple of times, eventually landing in the nest.

Sterling came in also. She moved some stuff around and jumped to a branch.

HK did some work also.

HK joined her on a branch.

They just stayed up there for several minutes,

Then, they both flew and both were relocated back on the North Landing River. This is HK flying by Sterling.

Neither stayed long. Sterling left first and flew right by me.

I did not get a decent HK shot leaving. So, I returned to the nest, but there were not there. I then left for the day.

HK and Sterling together in the nest! 2.29.16

Such an exciting day! HK and Sterling were together in the nest today! But first.....
HK brought a large stick into the nest.

And did some arranging.

He disappeared for about 2 hours. Then, I relocated him on a tower, which he promptly left.

I drove around to the nest tree and saw Sterling circling. She is certainly stunning in flight!

She descended quickly and landed in the nest tree.

Then, she was in the nest for several minutes with HK.

Sterling hopped out to an adjacent branch while HK continued moving things around in the nest.

I missed their departure, but they turned up a short time later....again on the cell tower where I left them.