The parents have been so great in the cold that there's not much chance to see the hatchling. Today, I was able to get a 10 second peek in the bowl. I saw a Pip2 and the hatchling from yesterday!!

Stopped for a bite of dove today. The hatchling looks very healthy. Dad showed his band.

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The second little pipper is working hard at escaping from its shell. Each time the parent steps up to feed #1 I could see the pipster working through the shell. I think by morning they should have two cute little beaks to feed.

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I'm not sure when this happened but word out on the chat line said there was a feeding at MinnDNR. So I put on my pink hightops and ran right over there to see the baby or two!! Guess What!! All three were there just as cute as could be. There was some beak tugging from the big one until Mom came and sat on all of them. That put a stop to any movement that might be going on. MinnDNR Facebookies seemed just as surprised that they missed #2 hatch. It seems they hatched within hours of each other.

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I don't want to bore you but I thought this was a good place to keep this UPDATE!!

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March 3, 2015
Hello eagle fans!
We officially have three chicks in the nest! It took nearly a week for all three to hatch, but they all look healthy and alert today. The parents are feeding each of them regularly and are doing a good job of sheltering them from the cold. The temperature at the nest (St. Paul, MN) today is about 24 degrees. The local forecast calls for 50 degrees Fahrenheit by Friday! March tends to be our snowiest month, however, so stay tuned!
In response to several questions from folks like you, we want to reiterate the fact that this is nature and the birds really do know what is best. The nesting material, the timing of feeding, the habits and behavior of the adults and the chicks are all things that we need to trust are the appropriate actions for the nestlings. Keep in mind, the adults managed to lay eggs in mid-January, successfully brought the eggs to the incubation stage and eventually hatched all three of them! Another reminder is the amount of young raised. Most birds lay and hatch more chicks than will survive. This just allows the species to replenish. If all three young survive to the fledging stage, it is considered a rare event and probably part of why Minnesota's eagle population is not only stable, but flourishing.
Other EagleCam followers have asked about the egg shells. What happens to them? The shells from the chicks do not get consumed by the eagles. The pieces of the shells get crushed so small that they fall through the nest and are not visible any longer.
Keep an eye out for the unveiling of the new wildlife cam coming soon! We will be installing a new camera in a peregrine falcon box in downtown St. Paul. We hope the new camera will be installed in time for this year's nesting season, which happens in about a month. When it is available, you will be able to watch it here. http://webcams.dnr.state.mn.us/falcon/
We sincerely appreciate all of the compliments, calls, emails and especially donations that have been coming in. Our program depends on support from folks like you and we cannot thank you enough!

Baby pictures.

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The youngest eaglet has passed.

Can't be for lack of food!!

PILLOW FIGHT

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PLEASE PICK UP LITTER!

Pardon my identification mistake. I thought I read way back when that the Dad eagle was the one with the band.

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Now I find in more reading that it's Mom. Sheesh!! Make up my mind!! I do know for sure it was Mom who laid the eggs.

The garbage is gone. There's lots of food in the pantry again.

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Fresh Fish on a Bed of Ice is on the menu today.

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While you're waiting please enjoy this update from Minnsota DNR!!


March 23, 2015 – Snow returns to Minnesota

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Most Minnesotans in the southern half of the state awoke to snow today. Some areas south of the Twin Cities metro received greater than 9 inches (23 cm) of heavy wet snow. Do not fret, the eaglets are well prepared to deal with snow and have already endured much colder snowy weather. In fact, the eaglets have been checking out the snow, and are even playing in it some. Current conditions in the Twin Cities.
Where’s the other adult?
Many have noticed that both adults are spending less time in front of the camera, and that both are rarely observed at the same time. This is a normal shift in the adults’ behavior to better meet the needs of the young. Try not to worry when viewing a nest with the eaglets seemingly all alone, as one of the adults is usually sitting in the nest tree keeping an eye on the young. The other adult is actively foraging to find prey to satisfy the eaglets’ appetite, and may be absent for hours at a time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How large are the eaglets?
A: These eaglets are almost 4 weeks old (as of 23 March). At this current size they are between 3.5 and 5.5 pounds and roughly 12 inches tall. They reach their approximate adult size at about 10-12 weeks old (mass 7 - 12 lbs; body size 30 - 37 in; wingspan 6 - 7.5 ft). This makes them one of the fastest growing North American birds! Females are larger than males.
Q: How big is the EagleCam eagle’s nest?
A: We have not measured this nest, but the average Bald Eagle nest is about 5 feet wide. The largest Bald Eagle nest measured is roughly 10 feet wide. The EagleCam nest is likely a little over 5 feet wide.
Q: When did these eaglets hatch?
A: Eggs in the MNDNR Nongame Wildlife Program nest started to hatch on Feb. 24, 2015.

Watch the MNDNR EagleCam live at: mndnr.gov/eaglecam
Do not forget to donate to the Nongame Wildlife Program at tax time or any time at: mndnr.gov/nongame/donate

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MinnDNR update!

April 2, 2015 – Spring on the Horizon
What a Change!
What a weather roller coaster our eagles have been on the past 10 days! Just over a week ago we were watching snow pile up on the nest. Yesterday the Twin Cities saw a new record high of 84 degrees Fahrenheit! That makes for a 51-degree change in temperature over the last 10 days at the nest. The eaglets seem to be taking full advantage of the warm weather and the increasingly long (and totally normal) parental absences. There has been lots of wing and leg stretching, practice walks around the nest and even a little feeding on their own. Lately the eaglets seem fascinated with moving small sticks around the nest.
Springtime
This time of year is so exciting in Minnesota. As our eagle family continues to grow and develop here are a couple of other ways to step out your back door and witness the changes that spring brings:
• It is mating season for frogs and toads! As the ice melts from lakes, ponds and wetlands you will begin to hear them calling. Minnesota is host to 14 species of frogs and toads, each with a unique call. A short walk around a metro lake, pond or wetland is likely to reward you with frog song. Here is where you can find who is who based on their call and see what different species call throughout the spring.
• It is not too early for the first wild flowers! Pasque flowers are the earliest blooming prairie flower in Minnesota. Take a trip to a nearby prairie and find some of them for yourself. Many of our metro area state parks are excellent places to find Pasque flowers. You can also see wild flowers at many Scientific and Natural Areas.
• This is an incredibly exciting time of year for bird watching! As many of our migratory species return for the summer, there are opportunities to see birds that you may not have seen before. Find a nearby place to bird watch, learn to identify birds you see and hear, or plan a spring “stay-cation” and travel around our state in search of the rare and wonderful.
• It’s a very exciting time of year at the entire DNR while spring blooms, check out our DNR event calendar for all of the different ways you can get out and experience nature.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why do the eaglets sometimes sit with their mouths open?
A: Eagles cannot sweat, so just like dogs, they will pant with their mouths open to cool down. They also can cool down by sticking unfeathered feet out in the cool air.
Q: What do eagles do during severe weather? Is their nest safe?
A: Adults may flee approaching storms at times, however, just like all other wildlife in Minnesota, they are adapted to dealing with what nature brings. The nest is very large, heavy and in a tall, strong, live tree, so it is about as safe as it can be. Although the camera angle on the nest sometimes makes it look like the nest is tipping, it is not.
Q: Do bald eagles and their eaglets have predators?
A: Small, flightless eaglets can be targeted by raccoons or owls looking for a meal. However when eaglets are at their smallest and most vulnerable, they are almost always accompanied by a large powerful parent in the nest who will defend the eaglets. The biggest threat to adult Bald Eagle survival is people and the things we do to the landscape. Chemical contamination (lead for example) and habitat loss threaten eagles of all ages, and direct impacts with vehicles and power lines are the main sources of mortality for adult Bald Eagles. Learn more about The Case for Copper, and be sure to dispose of fishing line and tackle properly.
April 15th
The IRS tax filing deadline is right around the corner. Unlike most other state programs, the Minnesota Nongame Wildlife Program does not receive funding from income or sales taxes, nor do we receive funds from the sale of fishing and hunting licenses! Approximately 80% of our funding comes from donations made on MN state tax forms from donors like you. The other 20% of our funding comes from competitive conservation and research grants. Unfortunately, only 2.3% of Minnesotans who file taxes donate to us. We would really like to see this donation rate increase for the 2014 tax year so please consider contributing at any level. Whether the amount is $0.50 or $5,000 or more, every donation is helpful and appreciated.
We (and MN wildlife) are forever grateful to the generous donors we do have, so help us spread the word and share our message! Online donations are still welcome all year to Minnesotans and beyond: donate.
Important Links:
Watch the MNDNR EagleCam live at: mndnr.gov/eaglecam
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaNongameWildlifeProgram
Do not forget to checkout past EagleCam Updates.

These 2 are five weeks old already. They're growing up strong and healthy.

My last update for this nest!!!