Shepherdstown, WV – The National Conservation Training Center’s (NCTC) bald eagle nest is teeming with new life as all three eggs have successfully hatched, marking an exciting milestone in this year’s nesting season. The hatchlings emerged on March 20, 22, and 24, filling the nest with fluffy gray eaglets!

The eggs were laid on February 10, 13, and 16, with an incubation period of 35-38 days. Now that all three eaglets have hatched, the nest is bustling with activity as the young birds begin their journey. The first two eaglets are already eating well, receiving regular feedings of fish and other prey from their devoted parents. The youngest sibling, having just emerged, will soon gain strength and join its older nestmates at mealtime. In the coming weeks, these eaglets will grow at an astonishing rate, doubling in size in just a matter of days.

For eagle enthusiasts eager to follow their progress, Live from the Eagle’s Nest returns on March 27 at 1 PM ET, offering real-time updates, expert insights, and a Q&A session. Viewers can tune in on the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service YouTube channel to learn more about the eaglets' development and the challenges they may face in the wild.

Spring has officially arrived, and with it, three new bald eagle chicks to watch as they grow and prepare for life beyond the nest. Eagle fans can follow the action live via the NCTC Eagle Cam, streaming 24/7. 

Stay tuned for more updates as these eaglets continue their remarkable journey!