I tend to agree. Dads often pick up the slack to ensure survival of their offspring since moms usually like to do most of the feedings and practice “first come, first served” policy. And since many eagle ladies are quite bossy, it’s especially nice to see the dads stepping up and not shying away from the feeding duties.

Such is the eaglets’ life🤷🏻‍♀️ One is always older and very often - the dominant one. But they both grew up nicely and hopefully are soaring the sky somewhere❤️😇

The oldest eaglet usually shows this kind of dominance, and parents never intervene in these squabbles. For the parent, it is usually about who gets to the food first, and the youngest just needs to learn his/her clever ways 😇 Since then Thunder has definitely mastered how to get his/her share🤩Now both are thriving and actually being quite friendly💞

@@sassabird2507 i could already guess their nature but it's so unfair 😂 I am nobody to sue the nature lol

@@HUNTERHUNTER806 Yes, it certainly seems unfair to us, humans, but eagles do not know any other way😆 All has been forgiven though, and now the strong and healthy siblings have gone on their adventures flying off into the adult life💗

Почему то эти птицы вызывают негативное отношение к себе.хоть и интересно за ними наблюдать

Yes, Eagle Country have not only provided several cameras with different views, but the operators often do tremendous work by zooming in and out and rotating cameras❤️ It’s an absolute joy to watch!😍

Wow looks like we have a mean lil eaglet here. Hope that Moma and Dad are bring in enough food for the eaglets. These two have grown alot they or just so dang adorable 😍.

@@karendegeyter2937 Yes, the oldest sibling Fern can get quite bossy, but Thunder has grown a lot getting bigger and smarter 😇 They have wonderful parents who bring enough food and even do tandem feedings to make sure both eaglets are fed sufficiently😍

@@sassabird2507 That is wonderful I'm so glad. They are a beautiful eagle family.

@@karendegeyter2937 They truly are♥️🦅🤗

Thank you for your very kind words! 🤗Have a nice day!

Yes, it was a really weird and funny look. Even moreso in an image I managed to capture - Thunder looked like a cute little monster :D

@@sassabird2507 😊🙃😅

He is, indeed❤️🤗

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Survival in the wild 101 😁 learning from a young age 😇

Gudrība aug līdz ar ķermenīša apmēriem😁🦅

Yes, these parents are very mindful. They even do tandem feedings to make sure both eaglets get enough ♥️ I remain cautious, but there have been some positive changes in the Dale Hollow Nest - River has been feeding the oldest eaglet full to the brim and the agression has subsided. The little one even had a full crop 😍 Hope it stays that way🙏

Has a baby/babies actually died of starvation here?! 😳

@@melmasi5098 No worries! 🤗 Fortunately, food is quite plentiful here, and both eaglets are thriving❤️ It’s just that the Dale Hollow nest has been on our minds these last days.

@@sassabird2507 Thanks for reassuring response. I'm so glad there's plenty of food there; the only baby eaglet I saw die (or rather started to see, then I read updates only) was in a location with really sparse food, a first time mother eagle and her mate who disappeared, injured I think it turned out. A tragedy. I had meant to write "that nest" but inadvertently said "this nest." It's a relief knowing this nest is doing very well. I fervently hope Dale Hollow circumstances continue to improve. 🙂

@@melmasi5098 I always remind myself not to get too comfortable, but so far Eagle Country’s BE family has been doing so well. A kind of an exemplary family❤️🦅Yes, hoping for the best in the DH nest from the bottom of my heart too🤞🏻🙏🏻

No worries, that’s just the way young eagles grow up usually😅 Thunder acquired some very useful survival skills that will come in handy for thriving in the wild 😇❤️ Both have grown up now and tolerate each other quite well enjoying some healthy competition🤩

It’s definitely hard to watch, but happening in many BE nests. I always try to look at the bright side - if the youngest survives, he/she will be surely even better prepared for life in the wild 😇 All is good now - two beautiful, strong youngsters ❤️ Still competing for food, but on a much more equal level😁 Ty for watching!🤗

不是最強的能生存,是出生順序決定生死,你能說第2個孵出的以後不會比第1個孵出的強嗎?只不過第1個先孵出的先吃飽先贏而已!

These eaglets have a very reliable dad and caring mom❤️😇🤭

@@sassabird2507 I agree!! A wonderful family, and babies beautiful!! 👍💕

@@vanda6121 💞🤗🦅

I think so too!!! 💕🦅🐥🐥🦅🎊🎉👍👋👋

Thank you for your kindness 🤗 My greatest thanks go to the Eagle Country’s wonderful cam operators for giving us these beautiful viewing possibilities🤩

Thank you! 🤗 Glad you like it 😇

I guess, they had faith in the strong eaglets and their caring parents♥️😄 Yes, I know of the beautiful and large family of Thunder and Akecheta - also amazing parents, who have really learned from their previous experiences😇

Well, armadillos have furry bodies, so at least a part of it looks like armadillo, but there have been squirrels, opossums, etc. on their menu. Cannot say for sure, sorry. Looking at preys is rarely easy 😳😖

Well, I think it's an inherent part of eagles' upbringing - the older one always tries to dominate his/her younger sibling 😅 But with no significant size difference, now these are just normal sibling squabbles😁

🤗♥️ they are the cutest! Both are thriving, and the agression has significantly diminished. Now these interactions just look like cute sibling squabbles😁

The lil' guy is getting smarter and smarter every day 😍 Thunder knows he/she will get food in one way or another😁

Era para os governantes fazer o mesmo com a nossa águia

@@wanderleyfernandes2279 você se refere a Harpia? eu acho que não precisaria usar ela como símbolo do brasil, mas que pelo menos usassem ela na nota de 100 reais já tava muito bom, não entendo porque aquela garoupa estampa a nota, coisa mais ridicula

@@King_sin era o mínimo, mas os governantes não estão nem aí...

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I think, siblicide is more common among eagles. And mostly it is caused by lack of food. There was one a bit scary moment in March whith a longer interval between feedings due to bad weather. The older eaglet got the most agressive he/she had been, but all was resolved as soon as the food came 😇 Thankfully, food has been plentiful here. All in all, I would say that the level of sibling agression was nowhere near as high as I have seen in many other bald eagle nests 😅

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Sorry, if the video caused you any kind of distress😳 It is an armadillo. Despite it's armour, armadillo is on the list of BE preys. I saw it on Harriet's and M15's nest too.

@@sassabird2507 oh! Wow!

@@sassabird2507 may have been road kill 😜😜😜

@@trishmcgarvie5053 Probably. It doesn't seem like a prey that a BE would be very eager to go after😅😜

Something with a claw foot

The older eaglet very often tries to dominate over its younger siblings. Such behaviour is very common 😉 But if there's plenty of food, this behaviour diminishes 😇 Both of them get very well fed♥️

No worries about these two 😇For now, they are thriving and being as friendly as ever..well on their way towards fledging🤞♥️

Thunder has grown so much smarter and braver these last weeks 😍 And it really helps to have such caring and diligent parents who make sure none of their babies go hungry for too long 💞 I think, they are well on their way to become strong fledglings😇

😅 They certainly do not look like they would be a desired prey for predators with all that armour 😬 But eagles know their stuff😎

Well, this is how it usually goes among bald eagle nestlings…One of them, mostly the older one and especially if it’s a female, exerts dominance over the younger ones. It sure looks tough and can be distressing, but there’s one certain good thing coming out of it - the youngest eaglets usually obtain very good survival skills which serve them well in later years 😇 Both Fern and Thunder thrived and fledged ❤️ For example, among raptors like Lesser Spotted Eagles, the oldest almost always will kill it’s younger sibling, it’s just how it is in the wild. Sorry for taking so long to respond, taking a break from my YT channel. Anyway, it’s good that the choice is left with us - we can take a break from livestreams whenever they become too much emotionally 😇

Yes, they both made it growing into beautiful, strong young eagles😇 They were around for a while co-existing in quite a friendly way, but still engaging in healthy competition over food whenever parents brought something 😁 Hope, they are still well and soaring in the sky somewhere ❤️

@@sassabird2507 those are actually “feel good” news!!! Thank you!

@@bplayerr1 My pleasure! I really love Eagle Country's Abby & Blazer. The bad news are though that the crazy storm in Florida took down the nest tree and three of EC's cameras - I think there will be no live stream this season😔

@@sassabird2507 o no!!! I live in south fl, this was tough

@@bplayerr1 I am so sorry, it was devastating for many, also the wildlife😢 There are no words. But in regard to this couple - EC reported on FB that they have seen one of them, hopefully the other one shows up soon 🤞🏻

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Thunder is definitely not the one to turn down food 😂🤪

They are eating an armadillo😬😅

@@sassabird2507 thank you for your favor🌈

The situation has changed significantly since then 😇 The youngest has gotten so much bigger, smarter and braver♥️

This is just how it is with eaglets - the oldest usually dominates and wants to eat first. But even if it may look bad sometimes, no worries, they both get fed sufficiently😉Sibling rivalry is a very normal occurence among predatory birds, especially eagles😉🦅

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