📢 DECORAH NORTH NEST COLLAPSES AFTER BRANCH BREAKS IN STORM! 📢 DN17 & DN18 ARE OKAY 💕 6.16.24

The Decorah North nest side of the tree had been slowly dying for years and recently the nest was seen tilting to the right. There was heavy rain this morning with DN17 & DN18 perched in the nest and nest branches. Around 8:30am, the nest branch broke with a loud noise and the nest collapsed. DN17 flew off to a nearby tree and DN18 was flapping and was trying to fly off but went downward.
Both Mr North and DNF were seen perched in a tree nearby. DN17 was seen safe in the tree! DN18 was seen on a branch on the ground flapping and hopping around. DN18 then flew but was too low and ended up in the pasture grass. DN18 walked back towards the downed branch and went out of view.
DN18 later flew across the pasture and made it up the roots of a dead tree. DNF flew in with some food for DN18 who ate on a branch! DNF then perched with DN18! What awesome parents the North's are! Thank you for watching!
To see the highlights below, please click on the timestamps to advance to that portion of the video.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 OPENING DN17 & DN18 perched on nest tree branches
00:50 A minuted before nest collapse DN17 on left DN18 on right
01:20 DN18 sense branch movement flaps its wings
01:41 Branch breaks and nest collapses DN17 flew to tree, DN18 went downward
02:10 SLO-MO nest collapse
03:03 Both parents seen in nearby tree
03:21 DN17 seen okay in a tree
05:22 DN18 seen on a branch on the ground flapping & hopping
07:21 DN18 flies low to ground ends up in the grass
08:21 DN18 walks back towards the downed branch
08:38 DN18 flew across pasture to roots of dead tree - DNF brought food
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Courtesy of Raptor Resource Project, Decorah North Eagles Nest Cam & explore.org for their live cam! Many thanks on allowing us to watch this amazing cam!
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[@ladyhawk]

From Raptor Resource Project June 16th 2024 " We are sad to report that the Decorah North nest came down this morning after heavy rain added weight to the nest tree branches. The nest tree support branches had been deteriorating and it was just a matter of time before something happened. We are thankful that DN17 and DN18 both survived and, although it looked like DN18 (perched to the right), could have been in the mix of branches coming down, DN18 is looking good, navigating through the wet grass and being discovered by cattle. DN17 remained in the air through the event and is also looking good. We hope for a normal post-fledge development stage in the coming weeks for DN17 and DN18. We will be monitoring them by camera and boots on the ground as necessary. It is too soon to tell what our plan is for any nest work since the tree is in the slow process of dying. We will be developing a plan in the coming weeks. Until then, we are looking forward to some extended time with Mr. North, DNF, and our two precious eaglets!" ♥♥

[@emiliawoskowiak7140]

Dear Lady Hawk tysm for fast and comprehensive updates about what had happened to the nest ❤🙏💐 Blessings for whole eagle family 🙏 and I hope eaglets development will not be interrupted because of what has happened 💕❤

[@serapmehmet3346]

Greatly Appreciate your Latest update Dear Lady Hawk 🤗🦅🙏 We are all so Thankful all Four Beautifuls are ok and all seem well❤❤❤❤, Both DH's Fledged this week gone seems a Blessing and Thankfully they were both able to use their Wonderful wings 🦅🦅and get themselves out of trouble or Harm .. Tysvm Dear Lady Hawk ❤Prayers and Best wishes to this Beautiful Family 🙏❤🙏 I wish you and all Friends a Lovely, blessed Sunday 💞💜💫🦅🙏

[@Josephe-Anne]

Thanks for the update, Lady Hawk. I'm glad both eaglets were old enough to fly.

[@sergei7995]

Hello Lady Hawk! Thank you so much for keeping us updated. God bless ❤

[@LibraLady59]

It is sad! Thank God the eaglets are safe & good! They have beautiful coloring! The nest must be extremely heavy, in itself, let alone soaked with water. Bless this family!💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜

[@LibraLady59]

I just found this! Absolutely incredible! "The average weight of a bald eagle's nest is one ton, or 2,000 pounds, but they can weigh up to 6,000 pounds. Nests in Alaska, where the eagle population is higher, can weigh up to three tons. For comparison, bald eagle nests can weigh more than bears, horses, young hippos, rhinos, cars, and some trucks or tractors."

[@Baldylover]

17 said, well that didn’t play out like I expected. Mom and dad make it look so easy. 🤣🤣🤣 their wing muscles probably haven’t been built up yet.

[@BudaKhan420]

Wow if DN18 is OK, it dodged a bullet. Branches clearly hit it and pushed them down

[@G.Photogirl]

Oh no, this was so dramatic to watch! 😲 I hope DN18 is ok to fly. I'm guessing that both DN17 & DN18 still need to be fed by their parents, as they haven't hunted on their own yet? I hope this eagle family can do well and thrive without their nest now. ❤🦅🦅🦅🦅❤

[@CissyBrazil]

Dang! I am so glad they weren’t still babies at this point as some serious injuries could’ve been had. Since they have fledged already at least they will be able to hang out in other trees with mom and dad. Maybe that dying tree should be taken out so they weren’t tempted to rebuild in the same place? I guess that wouldn’t make much sense, huh? Thank you for the update, Lady Hawk! 💜

[@dianestiner8602]

OMG imagine the weight of the nest with all the rain falling ! Upsetting to see this tree breaking 😮. Fortunately the Eaglets had the age enough to fly away and are safe whew🤞🤞.

[@susanthomas3518]

I had the feeling that this would be the last year. The nest is huge and laying on horizontal dead branches. I’m glad the youngsters have fledged and aren’t dependent on the nest. But that poor family of eagles. 😖

[@luv2fly745]

Oh, no, not again! I remember when the heart shaped nest collapsed here a few years ago. Thankfully the eaglets are safe and unharmed. Looks like a HEALTHY LIVE tree is necessary for the new DN nest rebuild now.

[@quieteagle920]

They're safe and D18 is getting around better. He took quite a tumble to the ground. D17 was more fortunate since her side of the nest tree had an open area for her to fly off in. Hate the nest was lost but it served very well for 8 years. Thanks Lady Hawk.

[@merrittplacido9568]

Mom just got a fish. Feeding them near the stream. So 🥰

[@susanmorris5520]

What a sad day it is for the Decorah North Eagle family losing their nest/tree since the very strong and a lot of rainstorms too. I’m sure with a strong momma Decorah Mom and a wonderful dad Mr. North too will look over her E’s will definitely make sure they will be fed strong and ready for leaving the homestead when that time comes. As long as they can be together I’m sure the Eaglets will be great and watched over by maybe people in the sky or boots on the ground but also the parents who always know best for their babies. God bless this precious family and thank you Lady Hawk for putting out this video so I can comment. Hugs love and blessings to this awesome and strong Eagle family. Sue M. Clearwater, Florida 🙏🤞🏼❤️🤔🦅🦅🦅🦅🥰❌⭕️

[@l.c.s.7440]

Mom and Dad will carry on with these two and the loss of the nest.They will build elsewhere.❤️🦅🦅🦅🦅❤️💚 Trust the eagles🪶

[@Agnes-hm7iv]

Oh so heartbreaking news 💔happily, no eagles were injured, they are safe ❤🍀 but, a rallying point for our family gone up in smoke🥺Thank you Lady Hawk for keeping us informed🌼

[@barnowlwatcher]

Gosh, timing is EVERYTHING!! Such a shame to see this happen but so thankful the eaglets are older and will probably be fine. Fingers and talons crossed. It will be interesting to see where they build their new nest next season. Glad RRP has boots on the ground and can give us updates. Stay safe kidz! ❤

[@sergei7995]

It's good that our eaglets can fly. There could have been a tragedy if this had happened earlier. I'm glad the kids are okay. I hope that the parents will continue to feed them for a while until they learn get food. I pray for them. Thanks for the video and the description of the situation. ❤

[@LaurenLady]

I was so afraid of this, very thankful 17-18 were older when it happened vs chicks ❤

[@cathyg9429]

Mother Nature can be down right cruel at times .Thank God they are ok❤

[@Jomama02]

So sad to see a nest destroyed. I do hope they can come up with nesting Ideas to keep this nest area on camera and not have them leave to a different area. So glad everyone is ok.

[@Tees1up]

Oh my…. Glad the eaglets are ok!! Scary so now what will they do ? No nest… Thanks LH for updates!! 🦅❤️🦅❤️

[@lexirose7327]

Thank You Lady Hawk, I heard about the nest collapse. Glad both Eaglets are okay! Seeing the collapse was terrible! Seeing DN17 and DN 18 later was awesome!

[@barbarapeterson9799]

They will survive ❣️ it’s raining everywhere everyday!

[@Baldylover]

Oh man! 18 said he’s not ready for all this grown up stuff yet. Lol. I’m so glad they are both ok. The Redding, Ca eagles nest tree died last year and there was no shade and the temps there reached 105, for many days. Luna fledged and is on the ground on a little island with fresh water and lots of trees and shade, where mom and dad are feeding her. Sol wasn’t so lucky and passed away 2 days ago 💔💔💔 I’m sorry about this tree and nest but so grateful they are ok 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@CCHeavenEarth]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sol. Hugs.

[@debdew7125]

Bless your heart for this video and update. Thankfully DN17 and DN18 had already fledged. We all worry about our Eaglet babies. Grateful 🙏🏻 they were not injured. Thanks Lady Hawk🌷💞 Take care my dear friend 🫂💙💛🤗

[@Mary56]

Thank you Ladyhawk for the update. Whew. so happy they are okay!

[@fortnitelife8002]

Prayers for our beautiful eaglets ❤ ❤ Stay safe out there, little ones 🦅🦅

[@suzannewillis817]

Oh my goodness gracious sakes!I'm so glad none of them were hurt!

[@lyssaharsin6837]

😢 but so glad eaglets were unharmed!

[@erika8382]

Wow. I hope all are ok.

[@Sunflowers_88]

Thank you, Lady Hawk! Am so glad the DN family is OK after the loss of their nest and the eaglets have fledged and will be taken care of off the nest by Mom and Dad! Looking forward to seeing the new nest next season - hopefully we will be able to see it!

[@MariaErtel-tq4yw]

Thank you Sharon glad the little ones fly❤🦅🦅❤all will be good the parents will watch over them💞🦅🦅💞

[@rosehudson6583]

This is so sad. Glad both eagletes are ok. Thank you Lady hawk for the update. I hope they rebuild the nest for the eagles.

[@Truffle85]

I'm so glad the eaglets are ok! That was terrifying to watch the nest collapse. Nice to see the parents checking in on them.

[@eq1949]

Wow, so happy both babies are ok. Thank you LH, for the update ❤

[@birdienellis1677]

Prayers for our precious eagle family.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@armywidow6004]

Oh, thank goodness they are ok. WHEW.

[@ptnickb9272]

A mighty family, and DN17 and DN18 mightily prepared and ready to thrive. My prayers for this family who have been through much thank you as always Lady Hawk❤🙏🦅

[@debbieneel8344]

Glad they made it clear

[@bonnieabrs1003]

So glad they’re doing well! Didn’t they have nest problems a year or two ago?

[@amy8879]

Whoa…… thankfully they fledged when they did…. Thank you for the update LH!!! Talons crossed all goes well…

[@lildebboston455]

So happy that the kiddos are ok. The weather hasn't been kind to the wildlife or humans as of late.Thanx 4 the update LH. Strength and Positivity moving 4ward 4 this wonderful Eagle Family....🦅🙏💖

[@emiliawoskowiak7140]

I was impatiently waiting for this video dear Lady Hawk and slow-mo of nest's collapse. You could clearly see that DN18 managed to escape the danger 😳 What a tragedy 😢 At least both siblings can fly already 🙏 I am sure all will be fine and parents will manage to feed them without nest. Poor eaglets lost their natal home and will have find their spot for perching fast ❤ What a Sunday 😮 🙏💔 Dear friend thank you once again being for us with helping hands in that difficult situation 🤗💙☘️🌺 I hope you are feeling fine and enjoying your Sunday after all, take care 😘 😊🤗💖☕🍩🍑 Blessings for all BE friends as well 🙏❤️🤗☘️

[@shirley9240]

Oh, this is so sad. A mighty nest and home for so many years. Praise God both DN17&DN18 had fledged. Mr. North & DNF are skilled builders and will build higher and stronger again. Thank you, Lady Hawk for the update!

[@candyr7299]

just glad they are okay

[@socaleagle8650]

Timing is everything! Thankful that DN17&18 are doing well....💖

[@franceshenry2305]

❤❤❤😢😢😢

[@pesyira]

How terrible..😲😢 Poor DN18😢, DN17 and DNF&Mr. North..😢 DN18 probably is in stress...😢😢🦅 Mom brought food for DN18🦅🙏🦅🙏 Oh... hoping the precious Eaglets are ok🙏🙏🦅🦅🙏 God help... Oh... The nest falling down... it is a horrible event..... so hard to watch.....😢😢😢 Praying for this precious Eagle family🙏🙏🦅🦅🦅🦅🙏 Thank you, dear Lady Hawk🙏🙏🙏🦅🦅🦅🦅🙏 Mother Nature, help , please...🙏🍀

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

Thank you very much for this video and update, Lady Hawk. I'm so glad DN17 and D18 are doing well. 💞💞 Thank God they flew off and saved their precious lives. 💞💞 I'm sure Mama DNF and Daddy will take good care of their precious fledglings during this ordeal and they will keep thriving. 🙏🌱🙏 Praying fervently for our precious eagle family. 🙏💞🙏 God bless and protect them. 🙏💞🙏 Sending lots of blessings, prayers, positive energy and all my love to them. 💕💌💕Thanks again Lady Hawk. Take care and be blessed. 💐💙🥰🥰💕🦅🦅🦅🦅💕🙏

[@dianehowell6093]

😥💔🙏🦅

[@pumpupjam9648]

Awwww ... seems like not just the weather affecting humans, but our wild Raptors too and other critters! Glad they weren't harmed or killed by the broken branch.

[@nonnasegovia3197]

The nest was too heavy even before the rain. The tree is almost entirely dead. It's pure luck the branch didn't break weeks ago.

[@itisme56]

😢

[@jaymefruit5551]

Wow! Relieved 18 is ok and both survived. Sorry to lose this nest, but parents will rebuild. Hope we’re able to continue to follow them.

[@SaltyGoose1]

Thank you for uploading this and posting up the update from Raptor Resource Project. DN17 and DN18 have come on so well and it's a relief to know they both made it. What an amazing family they are and so beautiful. I've loved being able to watch them grow and develop. Very glad they are able to fly 🙂

[@heidiwallace5255]

That nest looks very heavy.No wonder it broke 😢 Glad the eaglets are okay ❤

[@JerryRay-nf6gm]

I'm so glad that both DN17 & DN18 are ok and I just Hope and Pray that we will be able to continue seeing them as well.

[@piperkat4040]

Sad to see this but very grateful the eaglets are fine. Stay safe eagle family. Thank for your video Lady Hawk.

[@lois.mepstein5830]

Thanks Lady Hawk. Hope all is OK. Worry about DN 18 as he was unable to fly up. He must fly up to higher branch to avoid predators. Glad parents are feeding them. Good parents similar to M15. ? Hope they rebuild nest nearby. Glad babies not younger nor hurt. DN 18 must fly up.

[@bt.c.1829]

TY LH! We can always count on you to share was good and bad. So glad they're ok! Shaken up,but ok!😳🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@majeeplady5967]

Thank you Lady Hawk so glad they both made it through that tragedy! ❤

[@topcatwarrior]

Whilst losing the nest is a challenge to this intrepid eagle family, fortunately the eaglets are of an age to not need the nest to survive. Mom and Dad will get creative, I’m sure, in ensuring that DN17 and DN18 continue to thrive. Hopefully we will continue to be able to view their progress as they overcome the destruction of their home. Thanks, Lady Hawk, prayers up and talons crossed.🙏🏻💕🦅

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

Nice to see you Top cat warrior May the warmth and beauty of this gorgeous be Yours forever ✨

[@topcatwarrior]

@@kathleenmccaffery1313 TY🤗

[@lyndatruitt4245]

❤ I'm happy they are both safe and saddened the nest fell , praying for this family to rebuild and the D 17& 18 fly safe 💖

[@sthomasd]

So happy the babies are OK.

[@southofi10]

As always, Thank you LH for the update! Bless this family! ❤

[@silvikoitla7550]

Loodame ...et kõik ĺäheb hästi...inimesed tulevad appi❤❤

[@pattyrhodenizer4716]

Can anyone help them or must they fix it on their own? 😢😢😢😢

[@ladyhawk]

Both DN17 & DN18 are fine and will be taken care of by Mr North and DNF. The parents will be taking food to them on the ground, or on a tree branch as DNF has already done since the nest collapse! Read my pinned comment in regards to the nest and what RRP will be doing!

[@MariaErtel-tq4yw]

No worries parents take good care❤

[@pattyrhodenizer4716]

Yes, I know. God bless them.

[@beccamoffett2551]

Sending prayers for our babies ❤❤

[@loriematthews6418]

Wouldn't it be awesome if they could move the nest that fell....into another tree? A big nice living tree? 😊 Oh well, just a thought. Glad they're ok. 🙋🏻💕

[@mariaparra8025]

Thanks 🙏 🙏🐥🐥the precious DN 17 D N 18 okay it’s very sad 😢 sorry to the great family eagles 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@parakeet8157]

2:30 😢 that was tough to watch.

[@SusanClark-ig3rm]

That was amazing 😳

[@karene9967]

Awww 😮

[@dianecrumbley90]

This is heartbreaking!

[@QueenCeleste2]

Terrifying. So glad the eaglets are okay.

[@schen5425]

🦜 Saving grace, they both are fledges. LOSS of home, sad. It's what they knew but will adapt!

[@mehmetfirat2005]

❤❤

[@elizabethnewby-or7br]

Hate to see any nest fall. But thankfully they are ok.

[@susanthomas3518]

Lady Hawk, will these eaglets forage for insects or worms on the ground and eat them? That’s what it looks like they are doing this morning.

[@RethaGreen-ce5ve]

Oh no I HATE THAT!!!

[@Iqbal_sibia]

It’s been there for a long time, i think weather has something to do with that.. ☹️ Are mom and dad eagles ok ?

[@jof3412]

So sad. Was there a support structure under the nest? It almost looks like a pallet

[@yairst2053]

大きくなってからで良かった😮

[@feliciavetrone1561]

Poor babies. Had they fledged before this?

[@HushHush-xt7so]

Yes, they had fledged, but less than a week before, if I am not mistaken.

[@Eaglewings7]

Why in the world was a platform built under this nest? Especially on a dead tree? Human interference. Smh!!

[@CissyBrazil]

Dang! I am so glad they weren’t still babies at this point as some serious injuries could’ve been had. Since they have fledged already at least they will be able to hang out in other trees with mom and dad. Maybe that dying tree should be taken out so they weren’t tempted to rebuild in the same place? I guess that wouldn’t make much sense, huh? Thank you for the update, Lady Hawk! 💜