Sibling Rivalry: Michigan Eaglet Knocks the Other Out in Adorable Fashion [Watch: Eagle Cam]

BEULAH, MI – It has been 11 days since the hatching of the first eaglet, its sibling the day after, and while we’re not all staring at the adorableness of a just-hatched eaglet anymore, one thing is for certain. They’re still cute.

If you haven’t been following these mini freedom flyers, the pair hatched within one day of each other at the Platte River State Fish Hatchery and their entire existence has been broadcasted to the public.

Thanks to Carbon Media Group, the live broadcaster, partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, we have been able to watch them hatch, eat and most recently, fight.

Well, it wasn’t much of a fight. Eaglet number one sucker punched eaglet number two and the little guy was seeing stars (and stripes?).

So while the live viewers were holding their breath in fear, the victor stood proud and waited for its reward, which came in the form of fish bits. Apparently the bald eagle mother approves of that type of rough behavior.

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Carbon TV has said that they will make an official announcement when they decide on names for the eaglets, and we are all eager to hear the verdict.

Many have taken to the comment section of the Live Eagle Cam to suggest names and voice opinions on the entertainment. The section has reached more than 2,000 comments at this point.

Many of the them are from concerned onlookers with commentary like “They’re gonna fall out!” or “Where did mom and dad go!?”

The eagle cam following has rallied together, however, by giving reassurance that the parents are nearby and providing interesting facts to put minds at ease.

WATCH: Live Eagle Cam

One commenter, Heather Neihardt Giganti, noted that the eaglets probably only feel the love of each other, when in reality they have plenty.

“They have stolen MANY hearts,” she wrote.

Based on the supportive comments on the page, it is safe to say we are all thankful for Carbon TV and the Michigan DNR for providing this rare opportunity, for free.

Screenshot of eaglets courtesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources/Carbon Media Group