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Bald Eagle Pair Mr. President and Lotus Expect Eaglets

4/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

The bald eagle known as Mr. President and his mate Lotus have been together since 2022 and may welcome eaglets this nesting season.
They have been observed taking turns on their nest, which likely contains at least one egg laid around March 21.
Rese Cloyd from the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment noted that if the eggs hatch, it could happen by the end of April.
Mr. President is 17 years old, nearing the typical lifespan for bald eagles.
Last year, the pair did not produce any eaglets.

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Story summary

The bald eagle known as Mr. President and his mate Lotus have been together since 2022 and may welcome eaglets this nesting season.
They have been observed taking turns on their nest, which likely contains at least one egg laid around March 21.
Rese Cloyd from the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment noted that if the eggs hatch, it could happen by the end of April.
Mr. President is 17 years old, nearing the typical lifespan for bald eagles.
Last year, the pair did not produce any eaglets.