In the absence of a juvenile to tend to, Mahlori and Makatsa have way too much spare time on their hands.
The new couple needs to get to know each other, and this is achieved in two ways. Sitting on a perch watching the world go by or flying the thermals for hours on end.
The latter seems to be more enjoyable, and reports from the Black Eagle Project Roodekrans (BEPR) monitors indicate that they would see them take off at the beginning of a monitoring session, never to be seen again during their four-hour stint.
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This is very frustrating for visitors wanting to see the eagles, but we always have interesting facts and titbits to keep the interest going.
On other occasions, the eagles would give the visitors some spectacular sightings and viewing satisfaction.
Johann van den Berg of the BEPR said, “It is very important to know that we are dealing with wild creatures and have no control over their behaviour, and we make this fact known to all the visitors that visit our station.”
“At this stage we grant the new couple all the rest they can get, so that they can form a firm bond, and prepare for a new breeding season,” concluded Johann.
