We Have an Eagle Hatch

Previously, I wrote about how mesmerizing it was to watch the eagles now that they are back in our area. And of course, a big thanks goes to the Little Miami Conservancy for the Eagle Cam.

Waiting for the hatch

The pair of eagles, named Baker and Bette, have been judiciously nesting a pair of eggs, and now, the first one has hatched. Of course, this happens on the first day of Spring. What could be a better sign of Spring than a new eagle chick. Small, still weak and uncoordinated, the chick depends upon the parents for food, and it comes quickly.

Feeding time

Eagle chick

We are so fortunate to be able to watch the eagles. Yes, it is mesmerizing, and now everyone is waiting for chick #2. It is hard to see, but there appears to be a small crack in the egg from the inside out! Will we see #2 today? Tomorrow?

UPDATE: The second egg hatched today at 12:22 p.m. The screenshot is a little fuzzy, but here it is. The chick is climbing out of the egg just to the right of the first chick.

2nd hatch

You can follow along at the Little Miami Conservancy Eagle Cam and watch for yourself.

A very big thank you goes to the Little Miami Conservancy for providing the eagle cam and sharing this remarkable event with all of us.

See you on the highway… or maybe as we gather ‘round the screen to watch a beautiful piece of nature.

Brent

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