Eagles / eaglets getting a hailstorm now

[Autumn Colors]

Thundering and the wind sounds really bad. Looks like they're not hurting for food in the nest, though.

http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles

[xchrom]

1. wonder what that critter was? nt

[Motown_Johnny]

2. not sure what it was but now it is lunch

[geardaddy]

4. I know. I was wondering the same thing.

Probably a rodent of some type.

[Aerows]

6. Looks like a prairie dog

It could be a rabbit, but it looks like a large prairie dog to me.

EDIT: With the closeup, I saw the claws. Definitely a prairie dog with the long, rounded claws.

I can't tell you how MUCH I have enjoyed watching these eagles. I love the hummingbird cam, too.

[Berserker]

12. That is a Muskrat

very numerous in Iowa.

[Le Taz Hot]

3. I noticed that.

What's in there and has anyone seen the 2nd chick fed yet? As of yesterday Chick #1 was getting all the food and #2 hadn't had any yet.

[Autumn Colors]

5. Yeah

We did see #2 get a little bit of food yesterday, but he was so wobbly. #1 was definitely getting the bulk of it, though.

[ScreamingMeemie]

8. Chick number 2 does not need to eat as much as he is still getting

nutrients from the yolk sac.

[Autumn Colors]

7. Feeding time again, I think! Oops. .. he went back underneath.

So windy...

[proud patriot]

9. sweet

[Lochloosa]

10. Snuggling in again

[liberal N proud]

11. Mother natures test