Eaglet’s Unexpected Fall Sparks Fear Among MN DNR EagleCam Fans

One of the three eaglets, the stars of our Minnesota DNR EagleCam, has left the nest.

Unfortunately, she didn't fly away. She's on the ground. The big question right now is, will she make it?

EAGLECAM UPDATE

The Minnesota DNR reported that, yes, one of the female eaglets in the Minnesota DNR EagleCam nest has definitely left the nest. Whether she actually meant to leave the nest, or if it was accidental remains unanswered.

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The eaglet was found on the ground near the nest. Staff visited the nesting site to check on the eaglet and found that she was alert and able to move around. It didn't appear that she sustained any injuries, and she was exploring her surroundings and stretching her wings; all normal activities for a new fledgling.

We don't know at this point if she took a tumble, as it was windy and stormy when she left the nest, but regardless, she appears to be doing well.

UNDER PARENTS' WATCHFUL EYE

The DNR says that the eaglet is within a safe distance of the nest, where the parent eagles can still feed her if necessary, and keep an eye on her, should danger be nearby. You can bet that the parents didn't put all that work into raising this eaglet so that something bad would happen to her. You can bet they are keeping a close watch on her.

TWO REMAINING EAGLETS IN THE NEST

At this point, the other two eaglets are still in the nest, but they could also fledge at any point. I wouldn't be surprised that before the weekend's over, they too may be out and on their own.

HISTORY OF THE THREE SISTERS

Minnesota DNR staff confirmed back on March 30th, that there were three chicks in the nest, so all of the eggs hatched and have been thriving ever since.

KEEP IT COMIN'!

Once the other two Eaglets fledge the nest, we won't see any more activity in the nest this season. However, we are already looking forward to what might happen next year. Will the Minnesota DNR keep the cameras on this same nest? Will the same two eagles be in the nest?

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