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[Puff]

Since I posted a critique on the size of NN - it's only fair that I compliment and note the fine structural job they did.  The snow added to the clear picture of the perfect round shape of the form of their nest.  Look see.

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[STLbf]

Puff, the Norths are an experienced pair, and they have a large area to work with.

MrN is calling for a changeover at 11:00 this morning. He took over at about 7:00, just at daylight.

[T40cfr403]

Decorah North Eagles egg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSNVYCA0dyI

[STLbf]

DNN 2-23-23 MrN uses corn husks to insulate the nest bowl, like an afghan (see pic).  Other eagles do the same.

Changeover at 4:30, then DNF followed MrN who flew off to the south, over the round bale area. No idea why. DNF returned to the nest in about 20 minutes.  Makes me nervous when it is so cold for the egg to be uncovered.  But the eagles know best. Tonight would be a good time for a second egg. Just sayin'.

[Puff]

STLbf You mention something I've been watching, too.  They seem to be leaving for long periods of time.   When it seems to be extended I roll down to see temp at the nest sight.  It hasn't been terribly cold but just like here Iowa's going down into the teens tonight.  I'm hoping there are no long breaks in the morning.

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[Ginger52]

Here's an excerpt from a post by RRP tonight on their Facebook page:

"It was a blustery day in Decorah today! HM was nearly blown over when she got up to reposition herself, while Mr. North and DNF coped with snow and intruders. What's going on at the North nest and why isn't DNF incubating more? We suspect that the intruders are adult female eagles. If DNF thought they represented a serious threat, she would most likely take on nest-guarding while Mr. North incubated. Male eagles will chase female eagles, but don’t tend to engage in close-quarter fighting, since females are quite a bit larger than males and so more dangerous to them. DNF is incubating as I write this and we're hopeful that her discouragement - no other eagles allowed! - and warmer weather will have the interlopers moving on.

We could get egg #2 at the North nest tonight!"

Unfortunately, right now (7:00 p.m.) it's Mr. North on the nest, but it's always possible DNF could return tonight.

[LORIDAVIS]

checking on DNF and egg 221am 💜

[Ginger52]

It's Mr. North on the nest, Lori.  DNF didn't return last night and Mr. North is still on the nest as of 6:47 a.m.

[Ginger52]

Mr. North completed the night shift and DNF finally returned and took over at 7:37 this morning.

[STLbf]

Several changeovers today already.  DNF took a long nap during her session on the nest.  She must have been busy during the night.  RRP mentioned that visitor-intruders might be adult females, so DNF may be chasing them away.

MrN took over at 9:40 AM and just left as I posted at 11:45 AM.

[STLbf]

Less time away from the egg today --so far!

The Norths spent minutes twittering on the Ladder Branch at noon changeover.  Didn't see mating.

[STLbf]

Another day with the Norths away from the nest off and on for "long" periods of time.  MrN came back at 5:30, then left shortly after. DNF returned just as the nighttime camera switched on.  MrN brought a cornstalk right away, then left.  Looks like DNF is asleep at 6:30, perhaps settled in for the night.

[STLbf]

Either DNF or a sub-adult perched in the Scary Tree at 7:00 this morning. No calling, no other eagle in view.

MrN was on brooding duty at 7AM, and all morning he was mostly on the nest, with several short breaks away. He left about 12:30 and DNF came to the nest at 1:00, briefly, then perched on the Ladder Branch, where she remains at 1:30.  Strange behavior for sure.

[STLbf]

DNF flew away without settling on the egg earlier this afternoon.  MrN returned and has been there all afternoon, with a short break or two.

[STLbf]

MrN seems to be taking the egg-brooding duty seriously;  DNF not so much.  She has been the nest this morning but not to settle on the egg. The cold, wet weather won't help the survival rate for this egg, I fear.  About 7AM, they perched together on the snag but no mating, then flew to the Scary Tree for a time. DNF came to the nest briefly, then MrN brought her a bird, pheasant I think, and she returned to eat some of it but did not stay. MrN came to protect the egg, and DNF joined him on the nest to call at about 11:00.  Both flew off, and MrN came back to brood until posting time of 11:30-ish.

Early morning pics here.  Later on the next post.