A few updates have been posted on RRP's Facebook page:
May 26, 2016 10:43am EDT
"Decorah North Mom is alive and has flown from the nest. Dad was seen earlier on the yonder perch branch, and DN1 is alive and has been exhibiting normal behavior. We are discussing the next steps and will keep everyone posted. I don't have time to round up photos now, but we will post some as soon as we can."
"Contrary to some reports on other pages or sites, DN1 has not been fed DN2. The body of DN2 remains in the nest right now. As the cap below shows, we have a parent perched nearby on watch, and DN1 is fine as of this posting at 1:40pm CT."
Sherri Elliott -- "I posted this comment in the thread below, but many of you may have missed it and are asking the same questions:
Many of you continue to ask if the camera can be turned back on; if DN2's body can be removed; and the current condition of the eagles.
Mom, Dad and DN1 are doing fine and we have given you observations of them all alive, healthy and exhibiting normal behavior.
The camera will be turned back on when RRP decides to do so. While many of you may want to see DN1 in the nest, and parents coming in and out, there are others who would be very disturbed at seeing DN2 continue to lay in the nest. RRP is cognizant of all viewers feelings and has opted to turn off the live feed and give you periodic updates.
RRP continues to work with federal and state agencies to discuss options and develop possible plans as well as being permitted to retrieve a deceased eaglet in an active eagle nest. It is a complicated process, as well as a very difficult logistical situation. The nest is not easily accessed and the terrain below the tree is on a slope making a bucket truck impossible. Any planning has to be done with the governing bodies that oversee the protection of bald eagles, as well as careful planning as to potential hazards and risks to the nesting eagles and the climbers. I would please ask all of you to trust that RRP is doing everything possible to do what can be done. We are all hoping for the best outcome."
They have also posted a current screen capture of the nest (the live feed is still off at this time). DN2 is not visible in the photo, so it is safe to view.