Watch the Decorah North Eagle Cam live from the North Nest on private property just north of Decorah, Iowa. The Raptor Resource Project maintains the camera, providing a close look at bald eagle activity around the nest and North Valley.
The 2026 nesting season ended without a hatch. DNF laid one egg on March 7 after Mr. North disappeared in late February. However, the egg never hatched, and a visiting subadult broke it on April 18. Afterward, DNF and UM continued visiting and working on the nest.
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About the Decorah North Nest
The Decorah North Eagles nest on private property just north of Decorah, Iowa. The nest sits in a white oak tree in a small wooded area bordering a valley, with a stream across a nearby field. The adults remain in the territory year-round.
Courtship typically begins in October, followed by productive mating in late January or early February. Then, egg laying usually begins in mid to late February. Hatching often occurs from late March into early April, while eaglets generally fledge in June.
Looking for the other Decorah nest? Watch the Decorah Eagle Cam at Nest N6.
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Decorah North Nest History
2026
02/25/2026: Mr. North disappeared from the Decorah North territory. His fate remains unknown.
Soon after, on 03/07/2026, DNF laid her only egg of the season at about 6:35 PM CT.
By 03/24/2026, DNF continued incubating the egg while UM stayed around the territory but did not participate in incubation.
However, the egg never hatched. On 04/18/2026, a visiting subadult eagle dug it from the nest bowl and broke the shell, ending the 2026 nesting attempt.
Afterward, DNF and UM continued visiting the North Nest through spring and early summer, bringing grasses and sticks and working on the nest together.
2025
02/11/2025: DNF laid her first egg of the season at about 5:00 PM CT.
Three days later, on 02/14/2025, DNF laid her second egg at about 3:00 PM CT.
In March, the first eaglet died during a prolonged hatch attempt. Meanwhile, the second egg never hatched, leaving the North Nest without eaglets for the season.
2024
DNF and Mr. North successfully raised DN17 and DN18, and both eaglets fledged.
Later in 2024, heavy rain contributed to the failure of limbs supporting the nest. As a result, the Raptor Resource Project built a new nest in the same tree using a natural fork and a specially constructed support limb.
2023
02/20/2023: DNF laid her first egg at 8:46 PM.
However, the Norths’ lone egg broke on 03/21/2023 at around 3:00 PM.
2022
02/16/2022: DNF laid her first egg at 3:17 PM. Three days later, she laid her second egg at 4:15 PM.
DN15 hatched on 03/27/2022, followed by DN16 on 03/28/2022.
Later, DN15 fledged on 06/11/2022. DN16 followed on 06/19/2022.
2021
02/16/2021: DNF laid her first egg at 1:44 PM CT. Then, on 02/19/2021, she laid her second egg at 1:05 PM CT.
DN13 hatched on 03/25/2021, followed by DN14 on 03/27/2021.
Later, DN13 fledged on 06/11/2021, and DN14 fledged on 06/18/2021.
2020
02/21/2020: DNF laid her first egg. Three days later, she laid her second egg.
DN11 hatched on 03/30/2020, followed by DN12 on 03/31/2020.
Sadly, DN11 died on 04/10/2020. DN12 later fledged on 06/09/2020.
2019
02/21/2019: DNF laid her first egg. Three days later, she laid her second egg.
The first egg hatched on 03/31/2019, followed by the second on 04/01/2019.
Sadly, DN10 died shortly after hatch on 04/02/2019.
2018
02/25/2018: Mrs. North laid her first egg. However, that egg failed by 03/16/2018.
She began a second clutch on 04/12/2018 and laid another egg on 04/15/2018.
The first egg of the second clutch hatched on 05/18/2018, while the second hatched on 05/20/2018.
Sadly, both Decorah North eaglets died by 05/25/2018.
2017
Mrs. North laid three eggs on 02/19, 02/22, and 02/25/2017.
The first egg hatched on 03/29, followed by the second on 03/30 and the third on 04/02.
Sadly, DN6 died on 04/04/2017. Later, DN4 fledged on 06/11, and DN5 followed on 06/17.
2016
Mrs. North laid her first egg on 03/11/2016. Then, on 03/14, she laid her second egg as spring peepers called near the nest. Her third egg arrived on 03/18.
Hatching began on 04/17/2016. The second eaglet arrived on 04/19, followed by the third on 04/23.
Sadly, DN3 died on 05/11/2016, and DN2 died on 05/25. Finally, DN1 fledged on 07/09/2016.
For official information about the Decorah North Eagles, the camera, or ways to support the project, visit Raptor Resource Project.
nice nest bowl
Greetings from Iowa. She has really got her egg low in the nest bole. Hope it keeps warm while she is gone. While I am hopeful this works out … I feel guarded. She might have a better chance if this one and done clutch. Feeding herself and two hungry eaglets would be very hard. Her focus now is surviving so not too interested in bonding with UM. I have always wondered how close the food sources are at the North nest. I know there is a creek nearby and the fields should have plenty of critters. I wish I… Read more »
Hi Judy
the stream is close to the nest.
JUST MAYBE, some locals could put some fish around the base of the tree. Just maybe. Then she could leave nest andbe back quickly.
Message from RRP…very interesting regarding UM
Hi Blossem !😀 Interesting theory. It’s a shame about the DNF as it leaves her alone without any help. Thank you 🧡
Hello Stasia :) well maybe UM learns fast and will surprise us lol
If I don’t want to incubate, let him provide the food.
if she hasnt give him pheromones ,he will never learn
yes…
Witam Stasia.
Witaj Carole ! Milego dnia przyjacielu 🧡
If you followed the OG Mom from Decorah she raised 3 babies to fledge after Dad disappeared. So one egg for our experienced Mom shouldn’t be a problem.
It’s been a few days now and I’m doing finde, so it’ll get better from now on…
I read that on FB. I don’t have much hope for this working out. No support at all. She has to eat and bathroom which leaves the egg alone and vulnerable.
I dont either…..she does have to eat …bless her ♥
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Thanks Blossem
covered up her egg
forgot pic
Not happy
did you see UM trying to roll the egg? very very carefully..you can see he isnt an expierenced eagle..but he does try and he stayed in the tree overnight…
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Has the UM or Mr. North come in to help?
NO
No
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DNF on alert ?
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