Photo by Andy Molloy

Eagles are loud teachers.

I watched a pair of mature Bald Eagles dive and rise repeatedly on the Kennebec River in Hallowell last week.

They vocalized upon each dive.

Then I spotted the eagle babe on the beach after he emitted several shrill shrieks when an adult picked off a fish.

The fledgeling Bald Eagle observed their behavior for over an hour from the banks in Chelsea. He attempted a few dives himself, crashing beneath the surface and swimming to shore each time.

The adult eagles chirped with encouragement.