The father helps incubate the eggs and raise the young. This Male eagle, M-15 lost his mate Harriet in February of 2023. She had disappeared and never returned, meaning she passed away. He raised 2 eaglets by himself, and they fledged successfully. After they left the nest, he and F23 became mates, and raised 1 Eaglet last season The second egg didn't hatch, as it was badly damaged.