Two Blue Springs Eaglets Hatch Over Busy Weekend

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Over the past weekend, two out of the three eggs in a bald eagle nest in Blue Springs, Missouri have hatched, as viewers of the 24/7 livestream on YouTube have been eagerly awaiting. The first eaglet emerged overnight into Saturday, March 21, while the second hatched by early Monday morning, March 23. The nest belongs to the eagles Liberty and Freedom, named in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Why it matters

The Blue Springs Eagle Cam is the only 24/7 livestream of a bald eagle nest in Missouri, providing a rare glimpse into the life cycle of these majestic birds. Bald eagles were once an endangered species, and their return to the region is a testament to conservation efforts.

The details

The first egg was laid around February 10, with a second egg following a couple days later. The third and final egg was also laid shortly after. Bald eagle eggs typically take around 35 days to incubate, meaning the first two eaglets have hatched on schedule. While it's uncommon for all three eaglets to survive to adulthood, the community can look forward to watching this family grow over the coming years, as bald eagles typically return to breed near where they were born.

• The first egg was laid around February 10.
• The second egg was laid a couple days after the first.
• The third and final egg was laid shortly after the second.
• The first eaglet emerged overnight into Saturday, March 21.
• The second eaglet hatched by early Monday morning, March 23.

What’s next

As the eaglets grow, viewers can continue to tune in to the 24/7 Blue Springs Eagle Cam livestream on YouTube to watch them develop and potentially see the third egg hatch as well.