Savannah & Derek are live again! WCNC Eagle cam

[patsy6]

Oh no!  None of them hatched?  Reminds me of 2011 with Beauty and Archer.

[Kris G.]

Oh no!  None of them hatched?  Reminds me of 2011 with Beauty and Archer.

Their egg didn't hatch last year either..kind of sad for them.  Some say age could be a factor..have to see when they candle them if they weren't fertile, just like last year.

[Donna]

So sad! They did all that remodeling too so no predators can get in! 

[MAK]

 

[Carol P.]

Very sad.  

[Kris G.]

First egg, laid yesterday, for Savannah and Derek!  Hope things go better this year.

[Kris G.]

Egg #2 for Savannah and Derek!   

[Kris G.]

Egg #3!   

[Kris G.]

Hatching expected in next 7-10 days!

https://m.facebook.com/SavannahEagle/posts/1321339897895123

[Kris G.]

Sadly, none of the 3 eggs hatched and the hatching window has closed.  According to the FB post, all 3 will be collected this coming Monday. 

[AlisonL]

Sadly, none of the 3 eggs hatched and the hatching window has closed.  According to the FB post, all 3 will be collected this coming Monday. 

So sad to read this . . . I was hoping that Savannah and Derek would have a successful year. They are such a great pair. 

[Annette]

How old are the eagles?

[MAK]

 

[Kris G.]

How old are the eagles?

I believe I read they're in their 20's but people at the facility say they're still of the age to breed.  Savannah and Derek are both captive birds, with permanent wing injuries, and they've hatched babies in the past but not since 2013. The eggs will be checked for viability, according to the question/answer posts on FB.

[Donna]

My keepers want you to know that the eggs are not going to hatch this year. Here's to us for nesting TWICE this season! We are champs. The Bird Curator will pull the eggs on Monday and check them out. Then she'll give us an update about what she sees. Expect that on Tuesday or Wednesday when everyone gets in and can discuss the findings! Happy Spring.

  They gave it a good shot!