Throughout the long, snowy winter in Minnesota, curious onlookers tuned into EagleCam, a camera set up by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the past decade to track the nesting season of bald eagles in an area around Minneapolis.
Beginning in December, the DNR issued periodic updates on the eagles and the nesting process. The first egg of the 2023 season was announced on Feb. 15, 2023, and a second egg was observed six days later. The camera showed the male and female eagles fortifying the nest with leaves and grass and taking turns incubating the eggs, working to keep the temperature at an optimal 99 degrees Fahrenheit, the DNR said. The snow also provided a layer of insulation for the eggs.
