Eagle hatchling makes debut

At least one Bald Eagle chick has hatched in the nest along the North Fork of the Palouse River in the Glenwood area.

The chick, covered in a gray down, was first visible a little more than a week ago. The two adult eagles share nesting duties. If one flies to take a break, the other immediately goes to the nest to eaglet-sit.

Only 50 percent of eagle chicks will survive their first year, according to baldeagleinfo.com.

Eagles typically lay two to three eggs, which are about the size of goose eggs. Since the eggs are laid a day or two apart, the first hatching chick will have a head start on t...