BEPR expects egg to hatch in early June
"If nature has taken its course, as we suspect it has, then the first egg should hatch between 4 and 6 June."
Black Eagle Project Roodekrans (BEPR) monitors have been in the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden (WSNBG) regularly as part of their positive attempts to monitor the resident Verreaux’s eagles’ brooding progress.
According to BEPR, the female black eagle, Makatsa is spending most of her time on the nest, with the male, Mahlori playing his part by relieving her.
“Makatsa leaves the nest now and then for a quick ‘comfort break’ or a meal. Occasionally Makatsa will go and sit in a tree with Mahlori, or the two of them may take a short flight together.
“If nature has taken its course, as we suspect it has, then the first egg should hatch between 4 and 6 June. We will keep you informed of any progress,” said BEPR photographer and observer, Johann van den Berg.
BEPR continues to monitor the eagles and share their knowledge with groups of learners who visit the Garden for educational talks on the eagles.
Members of the BEPR expressed their excitement on the latest developments at the Botanical Garden to the Northsider and hopes for a successful breeding cycle to be completed.
