Baby bald eagles typically stay in the nest for about 8 to 14 weeks before they fledge and begin to fly. After fledging, they may remain in the nesting territory for an additional 4 to 12 weeks while learning to hunt and fly.

About the Eagles

The Decorah North eagles are nesting on private property north of Decorah, Iowa. Their nest is located in a white oak tree in a scrap of forest bordering a valley. A stream is located across a field where cattle are pastured. In general, the eagles begin courtship in October, productive mating in late January or early February, and egg-laying in mid to late February. Hatching usually begins in late March to early April, and the eaglets fledge in mid-to-late June. While young usually disperse between August and October, the adults remain on territory year round.