minnesota department of natural resources
EagleCam pair prepares for their nesting season
Feb. 12, 2025
two eagles on a nest, taken through branches of a tree
Nesting preparations have begun on the EagleCam and it appears that the pair will likely use their newly constructed alternate nest
EagleCam team members noticed the pair bringing grasses to the second nest. This is a sign that they are preparing it for their nesting and egg-laying season.
The camera will remain directed at their new nest to follow the pair’s activities. It is too late in the breeding season to relocate the camera for a better view of this alternate nest, but we are committed to capturing this new pair’s activities and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Nearing the nesting season
In Minnesota, the bald eagle’s breeding season begins around December. Over the coming weeks, you will likely see more courtship displays between the pair and increasing activity at the nest. When the female is sitting in the bowl of the nest and not leaving, that is a sign that she has laid an egg. Female bald eagles typically lay one to three eggs over the course of several days, and both parents share incubation duties.
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