Happy New Year from the black eagles
The pair is growing even closer together engaging in a number of activities.
The Black Eagle Project Roodekrans (BEPR) confirm that the resident two Verreaux’s eagles are doing exceptionally well and go into the New Year still being the favourite among the visitors of Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens.
With the absence of a juvenile to tend to, the two adult eagles have way too much spare time on their hands.
Although Makatsa is missing two of her primary feathers on the wing tip and Mahlori a tail feather, the pair is growing even closer together engaging in a number of activities.
Photographer Shane Wilken said, “It’s been interesting to watch the mystery of the Black Eagle play out and the start of a new blood line. Looking forward to seeing lots more photos and interesting stories about our majestic black Eagles in 2020.”
When walking up the trail that leads to the waterfall, one cannot help but notice the presence of some other birds like the peregrine falcons and the pied crows making a pleasant appearance.
Most of the black eagle followers admit to having a tough time when it comes to differentiating between Makatsa and Mahlori at times.
According to BEPR Chairman, Gerald Draper, it becomes much easier to identify the pair by using physical features such as facial features, underwing patterns and feather condition to tell them apart.
BEPR Photographer and Observer, Johann Van Den Berg said, “At this stage we grant the new couple al the rest they can get, forming a firm bond, and preparing for a new breeding season.”
BEPR wishes the community and its members a happy new year and a wonderful blessed 2020.
