I feel so behind in offering more details of the development/growth of the eaglets these last two weeks. So many changes in such a short period of time.
Both eaglets are doing so well. Even Sid is catching up to Vic. There is no doubt that there is a pecking order. Sid will generally let Vic eat first especially if Eddy is doing the feeding. Ellie usually places herself between the two and prevents Vic from dominating.
A quick refresher …
“At about four to six weeks, the birds are able to stand, at which time they can began tearing up their own food.
At about three to six weeks, black juvenile feathers will begin to grow in. While downy feathers are excellent insulators, they are useless and must be replaced with juvenile feathers before an eaglet can take its first flight, some 10 to 14 weeks after hatching.
At about six weeks, the eaglets are very nearly as large as their parents.”