Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Ma and Pa Eagle talk over brunch (videos)

This video gives a wonderful inside look at the lives of eagles. The father eagle (Pa) returns to the nest with a dead bird, that will soon become the next meal. You can hear as he repeatedly calls for Ma bird. At 3:58 you can hear as the female answers him.


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Tired raccoon crashes in Decorah eagle's nest (videos)

What appeared to be one tired raccoon, decided to crash in the Decorah eagle's nest for nearly an hour. The little guy climbed into the nest, then apparently took a nap.

Check out the cuteness below. Let's just hope the raccoons move on before the eaglets are born!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Mom and Pop Decorah Eagle work together to finish the nest (videos)

It would be nice if more humans would work together like these eagles when it comes to preparing the home! Mom and Pop Decorah eagles may be seen putting the finishing touches on their nest as they add branches, sticks, and twigs to round off the top.

The Raptor Research Project captured this video on November 23, 2011.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Decorah Eagles put finishing touches on nest (videos)

On November 15, 2011, the Decorah Eagles worked harmoniously on their nest. Check out their efforts below. For 2012, the Raptor Resource Project will refer to the eaglest as D12, D13, D14, and so on.

I can't wait!

Monday, October 17, 2011

A curious gray squirrel visits the Decorah eagle's nest (videos)

On October 17, 2011, a curious gray squirrel decided the Decorah's eagle's nest would be a good place to hunt for acorns: WRONG! Doing what good daddy eagle's do best, the father eagle swung into action and swiftly scooted the squirrel away.

Check out the action below.


Saturday, October 8, 2011

Daddy Decorah eagle tries to figure out what camera is (videos)

On October 8, 2011, the Raptor Resource Project got some great footage of the daddy Decorah eagle as he explored the camera. He put his face up extremely close and even pecked at the camera!

Check out the action below.