You are watching Decorah Goose cams at the N2B and N1 nests. There are currently 2 constructed eagle nests at the fish hatchery. They have been named N1 and N2B. N1 was rebuilt by RRP in September 2021.
Which nest is which:
N1 has more sticks on the nest, no wood chips and the Y branch. N2B has wood chips on the nest. The camera switches back and forth between the two.
This pair of Canadian Geese decided to nest at the N2B nest in the spring of 2022, 2023, 2024 and again this year(2025). The two nests are about 700ft apart.
Mama goose will begin incubation once she is done laying eggs(should be around 5 to 7 total).
Incubation lasts about 28 days before we see a hatch. The goslings will remain in the nest for up to 48 hours before jumping out. If you don’t see any eggs it’s because she covers them up when away from the nest.
This camera was Set up and is maintained by the Raptor Resource Project, a non-profit organization for the preservation of falcons, eagles, ospreys, hawks, and owls.
they both just showed up — mom poked at eggs nut very disinterested. Looks like they have decided to give up. Eggs been uncovered all day. They must be cold. I am sad.
yeah, I wonder where he is, he is there every night watching over things, I wouldn’t think the raccoon bite would have been bad enough to keep him away also I haven’t seen the raccoon tonight yet either
they both just showed up — mom poked at eggs nut very disinterested. Looks like they have decided to give up. Eggs been uncovered all day. They must be cold. I am sad.
she probably realizes she can’t get to them
I think they realize the eggs won’t make it . No way to lay on them and keep them warm.
This is not good. I have not seen mom at all today but may have missed her. 😔
pushing that stick out of the way
I am anthropomorphizing. Poor mama. what must she think when dad does not show up??
the eggs are in a difficult spot for her to keep them warm, she keeps trying to move them but they keep falling back under the stick
I wonder where papa is. Hopefully not laid up from his raccoon bite or worse.
yeah, I wonder where he is, he is there every night watching over things, I wouldn’t think the raccoon bite would have been bad enough to keep him away also I haven’t seen the raccoon tonight yet either
I wonder what time or if the raccoons will show up tonight?