Decorah’s Eaglets Are Running Out of Baby Days as Their Wings Take Over

The Decorah eaglets are still young enough to wobble, bonk beaks, and look slightly surprised by their own feet. But…

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Decorah’s Eaglets Are Finding Their Wings, And Each Other, In a Beaky Little Showdown

The Decorah eaglets are entering that wonderfully awkward stage where every stretch feels important, every wing flap looks a little…

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Decorah Eagle Mom Just Wanted Breakfast… But a Gang of Crows Had Other Plans

On March 4, 2026, at the Decorah eagle nest, HM2 stepped away briefly from incubation to grab a quick meal. The devoted mother had been patiently warming her eggs and finally took a short break to enjoy a fish. For a moment, it seemed like a quiet opportunity to refuel before returning to the nest. But the calm didn’t last long. Almost immediately, a group of crows began harassing her, loudly protesting her presence and swooping nearby. What should have been a simple breakfast quickly turned into a noisy standoff.

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HD Nearly Misses the Decorah Nest After a Huge Fish Weighs Him Down

On the morning of February 11, 2026, HD flew toward the Decorah nest with a huge fish in his talons. The fish was long, thick, and heavy. As he came in to land, the weight of the fish pulled him lower and lower. He came in too low and it looked like he might nearly miss the nest.

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