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A powerful spring snow storm delivered about 8-14 inches of snow thus far. The main low pressure system will arrive tonight into Sunday, bringing additional 4-8 inches. More details: http://bensweather.com/

Bald Eagles are well equipped for cold weather. They have over 7000 contour feathers. They keep them waterproof by spreading the preen oil from the Uropygial Gland located at the base of the tail.

🥚Egg1 was laid 1/25 16:55 https://bit.ly/48OfNt5, Egg2 was laid 1/28 13:59 https://bit.ly/3OkpEi7, Egg3 was laid on 1/31 17:58 https://bit.ly/3SGTwb5 .
It is unlikely that the eggs will hatch at this point. We have no way of knowing why. It could be environmental, such as temperatures, humidity percentages, oxygen levels at high altitude, etc. It could be biological with something just being off at the time the eggs were created. It is very unlikely that either Jackie or Shadow are infertile since they have already had 2 sets of chicks together - in 2019 and 2022.

When eggs don’t hatch, Jackie and Shadow may start withdrawing from incubation eventually (they usually over incubate for several weeks, details can be found in our Activity Log). Withdrawal is always a process and it happens gradually with longer and longer breaks. Shadow may be a little bit more stubborn than Jackie (this is something we have observed in the past). Left unattended, the eggs may eventually be scavenged by ravens or other animals. The nest cameras are live 24/7/366 weather and maintenance permitting.

ℹResident Bald Eagle male: Shadow (unbanded) since May 2018. Estimated hatch year: 2014
ℹResident Bald Eagle female: Jackie (unbanded) since September 2016. Estimated hatch year: 2012
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