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Snow is melting, Pasque flowers are blooming, and birds are singing – all signs of Spring! Many birds have started their spring migration and some males have started staking out territories. We even have a few hearty birds here in Minnesota that despite the snow and freezing temperatures have already laid eggs, and some eggs have hatched!
One of our early nesters is the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). They will work on building their nest January – March depending on when they get back from their wintering grounds (if they left). Often times they will build upon the same nest year after year. Nests are usually 5-8 feet in diameter and 2-4 feet tall made of sticks and lined with softer materials. The Raptor Resource Project has an Eagle Cam in Decorah, Iowa. I had heard of it before, but hadn’t watched it very much. This year I’ve been checking in and have it up on my computer more often. It is really neat to have a glimpse into the lives of the eagles, and soon there will be chicks to watch! You can watch the Eagle Cam by clicking on this link. They have a few cameras set up for different views, and can also zoom in and pan so they best viewing opportunity is always shown. Also, check out the other interesting information on their site! There is a video you can watch to tell the difference between the male and female on the nest. For updates you can like their facebook page Raptor Resource Project. As I am writing this, the first egg is pipping. Which means the chick is working its way out! 2018 Decorah Eagle’s Nesting Record Egg #1 Laid: 2/21/18 Egg #2 Laid: 2/24/18 Egg #3 Laid: 2/28/18 Incubation is 34-36 days with a nestling period of 56-98 days. Enjoy watching the eagles and see how fast the chicks grow once hatched! Other Eagle Cam’s to check out: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Nongame Wildlife Program Eagle Cam Minnesota Bound Eagle Cam
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