ETSU Eaglet Dies

One of the first eaglets to hatch at the ETSU Johnson City eagle nest has fallen from its home and is presumed dead. According to a post from Michelle France, an admin on the ETSU Eagle Cam Facebook page, the eaglet referred to as JC17 fell from the nest on Tuesday night.The eaglet was removed from the nest cup when its mother, Shima, moved to investigate a flying squirrel nearby. The eaglet had been on her talon or foot area.Scientists say baby eagles can’t see any better than humans in the dark.