A marten returned after midnight to a Booted Eagle nest in Spain and reached the 38-day-old chick. Mom fought fiercely, but this time the predator got through.
A quiet night at a Booted Eagle nest in Spain takes a sudden turn when a marten closes in. Mom quickly rises to defend the nest and the tiny chick beneath her.
A growing Booted Eagle chick in Spain shows off darkening feathers, powerful wing flaps and a fierce instinct to claim Dad’s latest delivery. The youngster guards the prey like a pro, but Mom soon proves that protecting a meal and preparing it are two very different skills.
A Booted Eagle nest in Spain delivers another memorable moment as a vocal female continues calling after her mate arrives with food and quickly departs.
A quiet night at a Booted Eagle nest changes in an instant when an intruder climbs toward the tiny chick. The mother launches toward the threat, then refuses to lower her guard until the danger passes.