Makatsa continues to raise chick without Thulane
Although it is still very small, the BERP monitors are starting to get sporadic visuals of the chick’s white head, especially through the telescope set up at Eagles Fare Restaurant.
The Black Eagle Project Roodekrans (BEPR) issued a second update to the initial statement on 13 June and confirmed that the female eagle (Makatsa) continues with her spirited effort to raise the chick on the nest, despite the absence of the male (Thulane).
Chairperson of the BEPR, Gerald Draper said, “We are still in a critical period right now with the chick being 15 days old, and Makatsa having to play the role of feeding it and protecting it from predators. In normal circumstances the chick would not be left on its own until five to six weeks old.”
Read the initial article here:
https://roodepoortnorthsider.co.za/297253/thulane-has-gone-awol/
Although it is still very small, the BERP monitors are starting to get sporadic visuals of the chick’s white head, especially through the telescope set up at Eagles Fare Restaurant.
Community members in the area are encouraged to report any sightings of the female flying outside the cultivated area of the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, with the exact location and time seen.
These sightings can be sent via WhatsApp or SMS to Gerald on 060 963 1217, or Johann van den Berg on 082 788 7315.
Also Read:
https://roodepoortnorthsider.co.za/297748/makatsa-and-chick-coping-after-thulanes-disappearance/
Habitat protection and stability remain the most important factors in ensuring a healthy biodiversity. Any donations to assist the project will be most welcome and can be deposited to:
Black Eagle Project – Roodekrans
First National Bank
Account no 62108581043
Branch Code 250655
BEPR would appreciate an emailed deposit slip to info@blackeagles.co.za so that they can acknowledge the support.
Black Eagles have been breeding in the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden since the 1940s, and since the official formation of the Black Eagle Project in 1992, two adult birds have been replaced.
Quatele disappeared in 1998 and was replaced by Thulane, and Emonyeni who disappeared in 2016 was replaced by Makatsa.
Gerald said, “We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate as and when any developments unfold”.
