Comments on: Verreaux’s Eagle Cam in South Africa https://naturechat.org A community exploring the natural world Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:52:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 By: One https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-62/#comment-249789 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:52:43 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-249789 Two early birds…They brought a leafy branch, a bit of nestwork, soaring together, some nibbling. Looks like they enjoying their life and the togetherness. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a5da4a03bfc7b20d73dc6b1e8041702380ed4a49d00390a44cd174677d70373b.png
One working, one flying around https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/5a4af2129c1c9edef6dfb7919456a7acf8e19b236a4919e17a140585c5f4d9a8.png

]]> By: B.J.S. https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-61/#comment-249489 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:25:43 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-249489 In reply to One.

I have only watch last season. It looks like you are correct though. A new young couple bonding rituals. We'll know for sure shortly.

]]> By: One https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-61/#comment-249252 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:32:27 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-249252 "Egg-laying season is between April and July". (From South African National Biodiversity Institute/SANBI) I tend to believe the former; at least that has been the case in recent years.]]> A bit of nestwork early in the morning https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/d6d972570bb46bc80b8c7457be3caeb9fcd357b74b390b57b73e263dc53d2024.png
"Laying occurs towards the end of April early May" (From http://blackeagles.co.za )
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"Egg-laying season is between April and July". (From South African National Biodiversity Institute/SANBI)

I tend to believe the former; at least that has been the case in recent years.

]]> By: One https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-61/#comment-249116 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:42:46 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-249116 In and out, and everything's a little uncoordinated… I still think they're a new, young, and inexperienced couple. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/08d200b2dc7b305f322e95e3e147b334ea36f0ab6385c9a8c6fbdc115e0bcb26.png

]]> By: One https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-61/#comment-248909 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:44:57 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-248909 Activity in the nest again. Both are bringing branches, doing a little stickwork, nest-building…. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/a094553696654d9918d77ba4016a63a8dce4f8934ac02663aa3c635d0587a7c8.png https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/404ff4fb21be51f8b855d1d4e08f1ad917ea8198187e39c052eff67066dca1e4.png

]]> By: B.J.S. https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-61/#comment-248826 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:20:23 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-248826 This could be interesting.]]> In reply to One.

😲 This could be interesting.

]]> By: One https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-61/#comment-248788 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:46:19 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-248788 Female arrives with a big crop. They both didn't stay long. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/45006d237f9a8971f76a18e3e0ef14778b73306e9b28c94181d7e3cdfaf0427d.png

]]> By: One https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-61/#comment-248703 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:22:36 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-248703 That's interesting! A pair of Peregrine falcons (I think so) visits the nest, and looks like, they both find it nice and comfy.

Several species of falcons breed in South Africa, including the resident Lanner Falcon, the rare Taita Falcon, the Steppe Falcon, and the Peregrine Falcon. The main breeding season for these native species is during the African spring and summer, usually between August and December. (Source: Animalia) https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/542c92d008bd238e0b9ac7a417a1e80911749eda875561aa270e5049a8678cb8.png
Eagle arrives with a branch https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/b1add15b8a36c5d9a3ea8065b0a5fbc3f9511a78fa1ea8d70b1872e419af1fd0.png
It seems the falcons don't like it when others are in “their” nest. Do they want it for themselves? Do they want to lay eggs here? They fly (mock) attacks! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/eba66dc1d29dbe64419f448099ddf94fad2c784e7051d074b02701f578ca626d.png
Outcome? Uncertain! https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/0176e11be6a4b178cac9799280eed80e782bcacb09bada5ce36e93575703b00e.png

]]> By: One https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-60/#comment-248381 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:43:16 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-248381 Just one here, doing a bit of nestwork. I think this is a young and somewhat inexperienced couple whose relationship still needs to grow stronger, and therefore we won't see any eggs. But of course, I could be wrong…
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]]> By: One https://naturechat.org/verreauxs-eagle-cam-in-south-africa/comment-page-60/#comment-247889 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:31:02 +0000 https://naturechat.org/?page_id=29919#comment-247889 Unlike yesterday (I didn't post anything, but I did check in), today has been a quiet day so far, with just one brief visit so far. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/2b8dd424d3accd2df4025d0e1939ce62fbf8b8e90d8db1e3aefcdb351621b0fb.png

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