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The newly featured eagle pair on the EagleCam have laid two eggs! Although the eggs themselves are not visible on camera, an adult has been consistently sitting in the nest, a sign that incubation has begun. Based on the eagles’ behaviors, we believe the first egg was laid around 7 p.m. Feb. 14 and the second around 2 p.m. Feb. 17.
What happens next?
If there are additional eggs, they should arrive within the next few days. Eagles usually lay their eggs two or three days apart, but they can lay eggs up to five days apart. Bald eagles begin incubating the first egg as soon as it is laid.
Eagle eggs usually hatch after 34-39 days of incubation, so there should be signs of a chick in the nest as early as March 19.
You will likely see more activity in the nest over the next month, as one parent will always be incubating the eggs while the other is off hunting. Both adults will develop a brood patch on their chests, an area of bare skin, which allows them to keep the eggs warm using their body heat.
They will also turn the eggs frequently to help the eggs develop properly. When turning the eggs, the adults curl up their talons to lessen chances of damaging them (though accidents do sometimes happen). They use their beaks to gently roll the eggs between their feet, then reposition.
Thank you for supporting the EagleCam
Thank you for your continued support of the EagleCam and the Nongame Wildlife Program. Your donations allowed us to purchase and install this new camera and, thanks to your generosity, we are able to present this fascinating learning opportunity as this pair enters their nesting season.
You can continue to support the EagleCam by donating to the Nongame Wildlife Fund when you file your Minnesota state taxes. You can also donate online any time at mndnr.gov/donate. We are deeply grateful for your support and excited to experience the rest of the season with you.
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