The Little Eaglet That Could - Little Miami Conservancy: Baker, Bette, LM5, LM6, LM7 (4/17)

I've been seeing your messages & comments of concern for LM7, and I dug in a bit to investigate.
LM7 is not at death's door, but yes - s/he is having a bit of a struggle. LM7 is 5 days behind his/her siblings, and that is significant. LM7 is also sharing a nest with some bonking siblings. LM5 seems to be doing most of it, I believe - but honestly, I've seen all three get a bonk or two in on the others. LM7 is obviously smaller than its siblings, and if things get a bit tense on the nest, LM7 is obviously not in a great position.
With that said, LM7 DOES get food. Not as much as we'd like, and probably not quite as much as s/he really needs, especially at this stage. It's not an optimal situation for the little one, but we can't count him/her out yet. I was very impressed with this little one from the very start, and I do seem them as a smart, clever, strong-willed eaglet. This video is a good one to watch if you're worried about our little champ. It not only shows LM7 eating, but it shows the smart strategies LM7 employs to get that feeding. When you're the youngest, you have your place in the pecking order, and LM7 is smart enough to see (and seize) their opportunities. This is skill-building that firstborns often lack, so when our younger eaglets do make it, they are often in a great position to start their new lives strong, smart, and ready for the challenges they face.
Just don't count LM7 out yet. It's a tough life for an eagle, and a bit of a tougher life for a third-born eaglet... but they DO make it.
Hatch Dates: 3/28, 3/29, 4/2
Screen rec from Little Miami Conservancy Bald Eagle Nest Camera - Ohio (April 17, 2024)
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[@emilyward9943]

If 7 makes it he’ll be the strongest eagle out of the three.

[@waynecharles1359]

Love this little one praying

[@pinkdot8034]

Praying LM7 stays away from sibs & they stop the bonks. Praying 4 good weather, tons of food 4 nest & many extra feedings 4 LM7. 2 days ago, its foot got stuck in sticks but only a few seconds & worried about size difference & squishing. Always pulling 4 underdog🙏

[@christinemash382]

You are little peanut grow to be big peanut and have touch many many hearts! You will be a beautiful adorable eagle when you are fully fledged. You will always be in my heart!🥰

[@LinkaBellGAME]

You can do it LM7! And it's true what you say the youngest seem to be better adapted once they have fledged the nest.

[@Summit1962]

I hope LM7 will manage to prevail against his siblings and survive ❤

[@loriholmes8705]

Thank you! It was a joy to see 7 eat so much.

[@donnat9753]

I love this little guy!! Cute and fiesty! He/she is determined to get fed and doesn’t give up easily! Thanks for the wonderful video!! I’ll be cheering for this little one! You go littie #7 ❤️

[@c.r.272]

I'm rooting for you, LM7!!! You got this! Thanks for the video showing our cute little peanut.

[@jenimac53]

Wanted to make update as I'm the mod at this nest, LM7, this morning 4-18, has had food at both the feedings so far this morning as of 10am💪little peanut! Currently 7 has a very full crop & looks like s/he grew overnight!!❤ Thanks as always to WingofWhimsy for another wonderful video!! Come check out our wonderful eagle family!! Cheers to all❤🦅

[@debs987]

Thanks! ❤️🙏🐥

[@suzancecil2239]

@WingsOfWhimsy - you have captured so many precious moments of the 'littles' this year, and LM7 is one awesome example. thank you for highlighting these small milestones that are so encouraging toward their monumental feat to fledge and beyond🦅💖

[@isabelbarroso3381]

This trio is not well behaved like Thunder's. These three are constantly bonking especially the youngest one.🙏🐣🐣🐣

[@josephtrotter]

A lil beauty!! 💕

[@pinkdot8034]

You are brave and so loved LM7! Sending you prayers, love, strength & hope💚

[@Ellentarheelfan]

Love our little 7❤

[@robertchamberlain452]

06:44

[@loretta7683]

Please. 🙏🏼This little one looks sickly.

[@Summit1962]

I hope the little one makes it, he is a fighter ❤

[@karene9967]

Hope he makes it he's so tiny and petite And his head keeps falling