There is feeding going on at the nest! First eaglet hatched! In this video, below, I wondered whether Mom was feeding herself, an eaglet, or just filling the larder because the first egg had pipped.

Quote by: beans

Nightowl, your picture is like a painting!

OK, we turn back one day. Here is a clip that I've looked at several times. I lightened it a bit and put it in the video, below:

What Does Dad Bring to the Nest?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnk9TuCX4Gw

April 24: around 3:12 PM PDT

Dad arrives with something in his talons. By the action of his wings, it looks like she grabs it from him. Is it prey? Judging by her vocal response, it can't be a wad of grass. Watch Mom after Dad leaves. Is she eating the prey? Setting it aside? Has the first egg pipped, spurring Mom and Dad to fill the larder?

Best to view it in the large player window.

Wonderful news! Thank you, beans and nightowl!

Beans, I just watched your video. It looks like Pa landed with a big fish, but I can't tell if Ma is eating it, or what exactly she's doing.

A few minutes ago, she was definitely feeding someone though!

ETA...

You're welcome Judy! I'm glad I was home to see it myself!

Yes, we all agree she was feeding an eaglet.

Nightowl, beans, JudyB, and Carolyn!!

This is my first time on today, having worked a long day and what a wonderful surprise to see that we have a hatching!!! Thanks for the video beans!! It seemed to me that Ma was turning her head as if she were possibly feeding an eaglet, and taking bites herself as she does when feeding at times. It may be possible the hatching took place earlier today, but due to the rainstorm, they just stayed put and kept the eaglet warm until the weather cleared up a little? No matter, this is such a joy!!! Congrats to Ma and Pa Hornby

I'll put together a video from today's feeding --

New Baby Eaglet on Hornby Island!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvx0zmgHSRU

7:25 PM

1st hatch: 4/25/2012
1st egg laid: 3/19/2012
2nd egg laid: ?

Okay, this was my first chance to view the video- had heard the news before I went to bed but couldn't keep my eyes open long enough to see it. I agree, it looked like a feeding to me! Congratulations Mom & Dad Hornby on yet another little one! I never stop being amazed at how these two defy age and just keep doing what they do. It must be the magic of Hornby!