Livestream: 2nd Bald Eaglet Hatches In DC

WASHINGTON, DC -- The second bald eagle egg in the nest high above the U.S. National Arboretum in Northeast D.C. has hatched.

The chick broke out of its shell at 4:13 a.m. on Thursday, and for now it is being called DC7 until a more permanent name is chosen. You can watch a live feed of the nest here.

The other eaglet, DC6, hatched just a few days ago. Their parents, Mr. President and First Lady, have made this nest their home for the past few years, and are now up to seven eaglets total in their time in D.C.

Hello Gorgeous! DC7 hatched during night shift at 4:13 am EST. DC7’s head is on the bottom. #americaneaglefoundation #dceaglecam #baldeagles #DC pic.twitter.com/YzUbatcchT
— Mr. P & First Lady (@dceaglecam) May 3, 2018

There have been moments of drama this year at the nest, according to the Washington Post. A female bald eagle has been trying to get the attention of Mr. President, much to the chagrin of the First Lady, who puffed herself up to face off against the intruder. And a raccoon tried to get into the nest but was rebuffed by the watchful parents.

It takes about 13 weeks for eaglets to become fully grown, so they should be ready to leave the nest sometime in mid-summer.

(Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)