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Oct 26, 2022

National Arboretum Eagles Are Back, Preparing Their Love Nest

If you need any sign that cuffing season has officially begun, look no further than the Earth Conservation Corps’ bald eagle camera.

Mar 02, 2021

Drama At The National Arboretum’s Bald Eagle Nest: A Younger Lady Bird Has Taken Over

The First Lady, one of the National Arboretum’s beloved bald eagles, has been chased off by a younger female. Since then, the First Lady’s longtime squeeze and his hot new dish have been spotted nuzzling one another, sharing food and working on the nest.

Mar 30, 2017

UPDATE: Second Eaglet Hatches At The National Arboretum

Officials noticed “DC5” made the first hole, or “pip,” in its shell this morning around 6:15 a.m.

Mar 29, 2017

Bald Eaglet ‘DC4’ Hatches At The National Arboretum

And a soon-to-be eaglet dubbed “DC5” is still incubating in the nest atop a Tulip Poplar tree at the Northwest site.

Mar 28, 2017

An Eaglet Is Expected To Hatch At The National Arboretum Very Soon

After spotting a small crack on an eagle egg this morning, officials say “DC4” could hatch in the next 12 to 48 hours.

 
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