Snow Storm at Decorah Eagle Nest

April 19, 2011: Earlier today the camera lens was soon covered with snow, and we could not see the nest. We could only hear a fierce storm! Shortly before that time, both parents were hunkered down on the nest, the eaglets tucked beneath them. Now Mom is on the nest, and as the snow slides down the camera lens, we can get a good look. Hunting is difficult, if not impossible, during a snow storm. The eagles must eat, as they have expended a great deal of calories maintaining their body temperature.Recorded at 4:05 PM local time 1st egg: 2/23 2nd egg: 2/26 3rd egg: 3/2 1st hatch: 4/1 2nd hatch: 4/3 3rd hatch: 4/6 Haliaeetus leucocephalus The Raptor Resource Project brings you the Decorah Eagles from atop their tree at the fish hatchery in Decorah, Iowa. www.ustream.tv
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