March 22, 2020
First Brood Since 2017 - There are good things happening in the world
With so much uncertainty in the world, it is important to focus on the positive things that happen every day. Nature is a place where we can still depend on finding beauty, serenity and joy. Getting out in nature is healing if you are fortunate enough to have the ability to do so. If you are not able to get out, you can still see nature in all of its wonder and beauty - from where ever you are!
ALL THREE EGGS HATCHED THIS WEEK
All of the fascinating courtship behavior we've been watching since November finally came to fruition this week - the eggs hatched! This is the first brood of eaglets to successfully hatch on our EagleCam nest since 2017! The first egg hatched on March 15, the second hatched on March 17 and the third hatched on March 19.
Our nervous and dedicated parents are learning the ropes. While we can't be sure this is their first brood, these two adult eagles appear to be just getting the hang of this parenting thing. Almost 40 days of diligence in incubating the eggs paid off in the best way when all three eggs hatched. The pair seem to communicate well and even sleep in the nest together. They've been seen feeding the chicks together on multiple occasions and even feed each other from time to time. If you haven't tuned in lately to watch the cam, now is the time! The eagle family is a great human family experience while we all socially distance due to Covid19. The chicks are brand new and they grow amazingly fast. Can you identify the prey items they bring to the nest? This might give you a clue about the habitat that is near the nest. This is a wonderful learning experience for kids and adults. Tune in now - see link below.
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