Relieved to see that Liberty and Freedom had not yet fledged on Friday, May 6, Michael Mathews and I were able to get some shots of a great deal of wing stretching. The nest is looking on the small side now, and mom was a little further away than usual. She sat on a dead snag and appeared to be happy to also be able to stretch and preen and have some time to herself. Hatched during the first week of March, the eaglets are nowing going into the eleventh week. We'll be getting out as often as possible and hope to get some shots as they spread their wings and gain some independence! 
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Kristi is a naturalist and photographer who grew up on Lake O' the Pines where she still lives. You will find her much of the time on or near the lake, camera in hand as she photographs birds and other natural objects. She is an active member of the Cypress Basin Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists.
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Great article, Kristi. It is so much fun watching them grow up and it seems like it happened so fast. They are HUGE!