A calm February morning at the Decorah eagle nest found HD arranging sticks and shaping the nest bowl, a quiet moment of nest work that often signals the season is moving forward.
Jackie’s early morning visit to the Big Bear bald eagle nest on January 20, 2026, began quietly, long before sunrise. At around 6 a.m., while the forest was still wrapped in darkness, she flew in and settled onto the nest, setting the tone for a moment that felt both calm and full of anticipation.