The Libby Dam eagle cam is located near Souse Gulch on the Kootenai River. This nest began in 1996 and has been active every year since. Typically one to two eggs are laid. Eggs are typically laid in late March. Chicks fledge in late July. Both adults take turns tending the nest.
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What happened to the 2nd eagle chick?
Libby Dam Bald Eagle Cam
by Dawn Ballou, LibbyMT.com
June 5, 2009
Those who have been watching the Libby Dam Bald Eagle Cam probably have noticed there is only one chick in the nest now. We asked the folks up at Libby Dam if they know what happened to the second chick? Here is the answer from Libby Dam Park Ranger Mark Andreasen: "On Saturday May 16, 2009 one of the eaglets died from unknown causes. It's not uncommon for eaglets to die in the early stages of development. Death may occur from natural causes, predators, competition for food, or even Fratricide (killing of one's sibling)."
A live video monitor of the eagle nest can be viewed at the Libby Dam Visitor Center.
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