Testing

Esther (we've named her) tests her beak strength on a handy stump, then as a breeze wafts through she lifts her wings and practices her balance. Notice the tail feathers have started to sprout...

Preening

Mother & child

...now where did she go?

10 weeks - naturally inquisitive

Chick is very alert to its surroundings - pecks and tests everything within reach of her beak...

9 weeks old and growing!

Looking more like an eagle every day - like my mom...

Proud Mother

More Feathers

31 Oct - A week later...

First Feathers

24 Oct - First feathers appearing on Chick's wings. Though starting to feed itself, it still likes Mom to tackle the tough bits...