Eyeing Eaglets Those beaks are almost as big as the babies' heads! Each one used a sharp "tooth" near the end of its beak to break out of its egg. These hungry eaglets are ready to snatch fish and meat from their parents' beaks and tear it up themselves. The strong sharp beaks help adults tear up fish and frozen roadkill. They can use their beaks gently, too, when they feed the kids! It will be 4 or 5 years before the babies' heads and tails turn white. What else did you observe? More>> Facebook Pinterest Twitter © 1997 – 2019 Journey North. All rights reserved.