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Common Loons arrive at their winter home on Lake Buchanan, Texas.

The Eagles of Llano County Texas

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"The Kildeer Rocky Nest"

Llano Eagles return to their nest in the Hill Country in early October.

This eagles nest resting in an old pecan tree, was first built in the fall of 2004. It has fledged six eaglets thanks to the hard work of some very committed parents. Eagles mate for life and reach full adult color with a white head and tail at 4-5 years of age when they will then seek a mate.

Three adults have been tending this nest for a few years. This year two will carry on the duties of raising the eaglets of 2008. The fate of the missing eagle is unknown. Area birders hope that the missing adult will be searching for a mate and raise a new generation of Llano eagles.

This nest will be used year after year by the same pair of eagles who may live up to 30 years. Eagle's nests often become so big as to be blown down by Texas winds. The original nest this pair of eagles built wasn't sturdy enough to survive but they learned fast that this pecan tree would make a perfect foundation.

Five years now these eagles have landed in Llano county in this pecan tree. They have provided Llano county with a birding hot spot and a renewed hope for the Eagles in Texas. This location was once the farthest western most nest in Texas. However an active nest has been found in the Texas panhandle.

To see more of these eagles check out this daily photo log of a very patient local photographer.

http://www.cottonwoodphotography.com/2007-2008_Llano_Bald_Eagles.htm

You can find the eagles along Hwy. 29 east of Llano, Texas.

The Texas Highway Department has provided signs indicating pedestrian traffic and parking.

Please be cautious while entering and exiting the parking area.

Do Not cross over the fence onto private property and Please Do Not disturb the eagles.

You should take your binoculars, bird book, camera with a zoom lens and a warm jacket.

Plan to stay awhile as the eagles have their own pace. Check the skies often for incoming with fish.

The area habitat is perfect for spotting migrants and Texas native birds.

Up your life list! Happy Birding!

A Great Horned Owl a year round resident appears at a lake side neighborhood and Canadian Geese

take advantage of Lake Buchanan as a mere rest stop and move on down the road.