Month 2: Eaglet Development
It was amazing to watch the eaglet grow and develop during month two. The students seem to be amazed how how different the eaglet looks from week-to-week. The eaglet was banded, measured, and sexed this month. We have found out that the eaglet is a Male. By the end of the month, the eaglet was seen hopping in the nest and stretching his wings. He appears to be preparing to fledge.
March 28th
Eaglet's pin feathers are coming in
March 29th
Eaglet still being fed by the parents
March 30th
Female Bald Eagle feeding the eaglet (fish)
April 5th
April 5th
Getting big!
April 6th
Eating Fish
Eaglet still being fed by the parents
April 11
Eaglet banding day
April 11
After banding-
Fish left in the nest
April 12
April 13
Stretching it's wings
After banding, we now know that the eaglet is male
April 17
Eaglet continues to be fed by the parents
Eating Fish
April 19
Male brought the eaglet a rodent (difficult to tell exactly which rodent)
April 20
The eaglet isn't quite two months old, but seems to be close in size to the parents!
April 23rd
Parent (unclear if it is the male or female) feeding the eaglet fish.
April 25th
The eaglet is starting to really stretch his wings. He has also been seen hopping around in the nest. He may fledge soon.
April 25th