NCTC Eagles ~ Nest Collapses With Bella & Her Eaglets! 💔 UPDATE From NCTC! 4.19.25

This evening during fierce winds, the nest collapses at 9:59:50pm with Bella & the three eaglets. Randy & Jim went to the site to assess. The winds came on so sudden and so strong like a micro burst of some sort.

Randy reports: "Jim and I found all three eaglets under the tree, but sadly none survived the 90’ fall to the ground. The strong winds blew the nest apart - it was scattered across the ground. A big thanks to all our concerned nest watchers. I wish we had better news to report. We hope Bella & Scout are ok - we’ll look for them in the morning. We think Bella flew off - we did not see her on the ground. Scout was perched in another tree."

This is such heartbreaking news. My deepest condolences to the entire NCTC family and viewers who love this eagle family. Thank you Randy & Jim for searching for the eaglets. RIP sweet E10, E11 & E12 - you are always in hearts forever. Soar high above the storms on your angel wings. 💔💔💔 Heaven has three new angels tonight & E10, E11 & E12 will be the brightest stars in the sky!

Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk

This project is a partnership between the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Outdoor Channel, and the Friends of the National Conservation Training Center. We also acknowledge the many dedicated eagle fans from around the country and the world who have been with us from the beginning, and who have provided a great deal of support for this project.

The eagle nest is located approximately 75 miles from Washington, D.C. on the campus of The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' National Conservation Training Center. The campus is in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, approximately 1/4 mile from the Potomac River.

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