The Berry College bald eagle family could be growing by two.
Mama Eagle laid two eggs last week in one of two nests on the Rome campus. But those eggs aren’t expected to hatch until at least 30 more days, a college spokeswoman said Monday.
If the two latest eggs hatch, they will be the fourth and fifth offspring for the parent eagles, who have called Berry home since spring 2012.
In less than three years, the eagle family has become the most popular residents on the 27,000-acre campus, thanks to the "Eagle Cam," which allows virtual access to the birds from anywhere. On Sunday, the Eagle Cam recorded a record 20 million views, the college said.
The birds are so popular, they have their own Facebook page, where more than 84,000 followers get frequent updates.
The pair successfully produced two eaglets, named B1 and B2, in early 2013. Last year, two eggs were laid, but only one was viable, according to Christine Kozelle, Berry spokeswoman. B3 was born in early 2014. All of these eaglets successfully fledged, but are sometimes spotted on campus.
On Jan. 6, the first egg of the year was laid, and a second followed Friday. The eggs should hatch between 33 and 37 days, meaning February could be an exciting time for the eagles and their fans.
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