People from across the globe are showing interest in the latest addition to the Black Eagle family in the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden.
The chick is close to 60 days old and while it gets stronger every day, the time for leaving the nest is drawing closer. However, before that happens, the chick needs to be named.
The Northsider is launching a competition that is open to everybody, except family members associated with the Black Eagle Project and Caxton. You can win a one-night stay for two at Glenburn Lodge, breakfast included. Travelling costs not included. Terms and conditions apply. ( Also a R200 meal voucher from Eagles Fare Restaurant in the Botanical gardens)
Step 1: Fill in your details and the answer in the form at the bottom of the article.
Step 2: Like the Roodepoort Northside facebook page and share the article.
Competition ends 11 September 2017.
The female, Makatsa (meaning unexpected surprise) surprised everyone when she suddenly arrived at the garden. She immediately took control. Thulane (meaning the shy one) had to accept that things were changing. Makatsa wanted a new home with a better view, despite Thulane trying his best to persuade her to use the old nests.
He relented and soon after the new nest was build, voluntary members of the project noticed she was spending more time on the nest than usual. They were delighted when Makatsa surprised them yet again Firstly there were 2 eggs for 45 days and thereafter – there was a healthy chick in the nest.
The chick will soon become a juvenile and leave the nest for good.
According to a Black Eagle Project Chairperson Gerald Draper, it is very difficult to determine the sex of a Juvenile Black Eagle.
“We are not sure whether the chick is male or female. Females tend to be a larger and heavier and it usually takes them longer to fledge from the nest.”
Fill in your details here and give the chick a name in the boxes below.
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