Durbe Eagles Lay Second Egg — Local Birds Prove That Even Nature Can Live More Civilized Than Riga

The Durbe sea eagle pair, with their characteristic order and discipline, has laid a second egg, proving that even birds in this corner of Kurzeme live more civilized than the average Riga resident in a communal apartment. Milda and her partner Zorro continue to demonstrate how to properly build a family — without scandals, without disturbing the neighbors, and with a clear division of labor.

Nature observers are anxiously watching whether a third egg will be laid, as then the youngest chick could suffer from aggression from the older ones. It's roughly like the birth of a third child in a typical Latvian family — everyone knows there will be problems with dividing attention. "We hope Milda will stop at two eggs," says local nature observer Jānis, "otherwise it'll be like with our neighbors — the older ones always oppress the youngest."

Durbe, this neighboring town that prides itself on its peacefulness, once again proves that everything happens more orderly here than elsewhere. Even the eagles here plan their future more responsibly than the average Riga resident, who doesn't ask themselves about living space before having a child. Meanwhile, Milda and Zorro continue building their nest at the height of a nine-story building, which by Durbe standards is almost like a skyscraper.

Last year this pair already proved their parenting skills by raising two young birds — Leo and Neo. Now they're ready to repeat their success, and all of Latvia is holding its breath to see if they can avoid the third egg drama. The only thing that remains unclear is why Durbe eagles have acquired better family planning skills than the average Latvian.