All three of the juvenile eagles continue to return to the nest. This morning all three were perched in and around the nest site, with the youngest (female "HE") enjyoing a meal courtsey of the parents who continue to provide for their fledglings.

Azalea finally made her return to the nest yesterday afternoon. In a clear indication that these young birds are beginning to see each other as competitors, there were some somewhat antagonistic interactions between the siblings. When Azalea first returned she engaged her sister (HE) and both tumbled from the nest this was captured by an Eagle Cam viewer http://s468.photobucket.com/albums/rr50/DJ4352/NBG%20Eagle%202009/Jun%202009/?action=view&current=AzaleaHEfall.flv. Both eagles were fine.

This was followed shortly after by a prolonged scuffle between the two femaleshttp://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk240/nbgeagle/?action=view&current=1721-1.flv . Following her prolonged absence from the nest (3 days) Azalea needed to reestablish herself with her siblings. As these birds become increasingly independent their tolerance for sharing extremely close quarters with each other may decrease.

Shortly before 7pm one of the adults which Azalea claimed and ate.

The first map from Azalea's satellite has been posted by CCB. It shows that Azalea remained in the vicinity of the nest (generally within about 600 feet) but moved about quite frequently. The satellite transmits Azalea's position once an hour so the map doesn't form complete diary of her whereabouts. It does provide a good summary of her movements throughout the Norfolk Botanical Garden. Too see the map go to http://eagletrak.wmblogs.net/2009/