Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
At 7:53am on Apr. 2, the EagleCam nest fell. The main branch holding the nest broke off due to wind and weight of the nest.
DNR staff responded immediately and searched the site. After a few hours of searching, the chick was found deceased and taken into DNR possession.
The nest was destroyed upon ground impact and is not salvageable. The camera will remain on to watch for the eagles for the foreseeable future. Both adults remain on territory for now, even visiting the tree and defending it from raccoons at night.
We want to extend our sincere appreciation for the outpouring of calls, emails and condolences for the loss of the chick and nest. We know that the eagle family was as special to you as it was to us. Stay with us as we continue to watch the area for possible new nesting activity.
Donate to the Nongame Wildlife program. dnr.state.mn.us/nongame/donate/index_eagle.html
This eagle camera is brought to you by the MNDNR's Nongame Wildlife Program, which helps over 700 species of Minnesota wildlife thrive.
At 7:53am on Apr. 2, the EagleCam nest fell. The main branch holding the nest broke off due to wind and weight of the nest.
DNR staff responded immediately and searched the site. After a few hours of searching, the chick was found deceased and taken into DNR possession.
The nest was destroyed upon ground impact and is not salvageable. The camera will remain on to watch for the eagles for the foreseeable future. Both adults remain on territory for now, even visiting the tree and defending it from raccoons at night.
We want to extend our sincere appreciation for the outpouring of calls, emails and condolences for the loss of the chick and nest. We know that the eagle family was as special to you as it was to us. Stay with us as we continue to watch the area for possible new nesting activity.
Donate to the Nongame Wildlife program. dnr.state.mn.us/nongame/donate/index_eagle.html
This eagle camera is brought to you by the MNDNR's Nongame Wildlife Program, which helps over 700 species of Minnesota wildlife thrive.
