The sun was shining and the clouds, ominous in shape and colour were moving slowly enough for me to conclude that I’d get an hour or so of sunshine.  Interested in the Flame Robins at the Office so down I went.

As it turned out the clouds and the rain moved faster than the traffic along the way, but even so, I managed a few minutes in the sun. No Robins.

Just as I was turning for home, out of no where two Little Eagles decided to song and dance across the sky.

I’ve probably said it before but the Office offers one great advantage when the birds are up.  On the top of the ridge that overlooks the old river plain, its possible to get eyeball to eyeball, and in this case it was pretty much so. The two battled it out pretty much at viewing height.

Now, I’m not sure if I’m looking at two birds in dispute over a territory arrangement, or a pair with bonding in mind.  The amount of wing turn, claw defence and the like, along with the plaintive ”pee, pee” whistle of the birds didn’t help either. In the end I just enjoyed.
Hope you do too.

Lovely dark plumage on this bird. ( a Juvenile perhaps)

Spiralling down from a position of height.

Gotcha

The lower bird has passed right by to take the underside position

Looks dangerous but no contact was made

Much turning and twisting at close quarters

Making a circuit for another pass

Keep up slow coach

One of the advantages of the Office is being able to view almost looking out on the bird.

Taking a rest in the sunshine in a tree right across the river plain.