I've been seeing your messages & comments of concern for LM7, and I dug in a bit to investigate.

LM7 is not at death's door, but yes s/he is having a bit of a struggle. LM7 is 5 days behind his/her siblings, and that is significant. LM7 is also sharing a nest with some bonking siblings. LM5 seems to be doing most of it, I believe but honestly, I've seen all three get a bonk or two in on the others. LM7 is obviously smaller than its siblings, and if things get a bit tense on the nest, LM7 is obviously not in a great position.

With that said, LM7 DOES get food. Not as much as we'd like, and probably not quite as much as s/he really needs, especially at this stage. It's not an optimal situation for the little one, but we can't count him/her out yet. I was very impressed with this little one from the very start, and I do seem them as a smart, clever, strongwilled eaglet. This video is a good one to watch if you're worried about our little champ. It not only shows LM7 eating, but it shows the smart strategies LM7 employs to get that feeding. When you're the youngest, you have your place in the pecking order, and LM7 is smart enough to see (and seize) their opportunities. This is skillbuilding that firstborns often lack, so when our younger eaglets do make it, they are often in a great position to start their new lives strong, smart, and ready for the challenges they face.

Just don't count LM7 out yet. It's a tough life for an eagle, and a bit of a tougher life for a thirdborn eaglet... but they DO make it.

Hatch Dates: 3/28, 3/29, 4/2

Screen rec from Little Miami Conservancy Bald Eagle Nest Camera Ohio (April 17, 2024)
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