Our first pip watch is Friday, March 27, 2026

Our 2026 Season has started for watching our local Bald Eagle’s Nest. These magnificent raptors never cease to amaze! We’ve seen the nestorations, the mating, the laying of two eggs and now we watch for the first pip!

As we approach hatching of the eaglets, we have watched Soren and Skye diligently incubating, rolling and protecting their precious eggs, FR3 and FR4 for almost 35 days now. They have been taking turns like clockwork, one leaves and the other is there in a heartbeat ready to take over. They really seem to enjoy this demanding job, and both will stay on the eggs for as long as 12 hour shifts. Soren and Skye exude such dedication and determination to protect their eggs during this time.   The first egg, FR3, was laid on 2-20-26, and we anticipate first pip at 35 days on 3-27-26. Egg two, FR4 was laid on 2-23-26, and we are watching for first pip on 3-30-26. The internal pip comes before the external pip. This could be anywhere from 12-36 hours before we see the external pip. Once again, the internal pip will allow the chick to absorb the nutrients in the egg yolk and take its first internal breath. This process gives the chick strength to start the external pip. Please remember that 35 days is for 1st pip, however it could take up to 40 days for the eaglet to fully pip and/or hatch.

Stay tuned for the hatching and rearing of these eaglets by Soren & Skye.

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