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Olifants West Game Reserve, South Africa
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https://www.africam.com/This live cam shows a pair of nesting Black Eagles. The female is named Makasta, and the male is named Mahlori.
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February 2022
When the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden was established in 1982, Black eagles (Aquila verreauxii) were already nesting on the cliffs adjacent to the imposing Witpoortjie Falls. Initial sightings of these magnificent raptors date back to the early 1940’s and the present day female eagle could well be the third or fourth generation since that era. In the early 1970’s visitors to the Witpoortjie Falls recall awesome sightings of the current female with her first mate.
It remains quite incredible how the Roodekrans pair have tolerated the rapid rate of urbanization and development within their immediate hunting area.
Due to the new nest being on a remote ridge on the eastern side, the only viable location for the camera rig was over 400ft away to get direct line of sight on the nest. A 4K 48x Optical zoom camera on a 6m radio pole was needed with all camera, battery and solar equipment having to be hiked up the mountain.
Black eagles lay their eggs in April/May. They will incubate for up to 45 days, and chicks will fledge 97 days after hatching.
Dec 7, 2022 12:36 AM
Camera Time: Dec 7, 2022 8:36 AM SAST
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