Live Bald Eagle Cams
| Texas Eagle Cam active Nov-Mar | |
| KNF Eagle Cam active Dec-April | Hays Eagle Cam active Jan-May |
| USS Eagle Cam active Jan-May | Decorah Eagle Nest active February – June |
| Berry Eagles active January – May | SW Florida Eagle Nest active November – March |
| Big Bear Eagle Nest active late Jan – May | Decorah North Nest active February – June |
| Notre Dame Bald Eagles active February – June | Duke Farms Eagles active January – May |
| MN DNR Nest active February – June | NCTC Eagle Cams active February – June |
| Fort St. Vrain Eagles active February – June | more Live Wildlife Cams |
About Bald Eagles
Once a plentiful species, the Bald Eagle was selected as the national bird of the United States in 1782, but, the population of this magnificent bird dropped drastically in the 20th century due to the use of pesticides, overhunting and pollution of rivers. However, a successful recovery plan was created, and it is currently proposed for removal from the endangered species list. This listing provides you the ability to view nests from all over the United States and experience the regrowth of this wonderful species.
How to tell the difference between male and female?
The female Bald Eagle is larger in size and her wingspan is longer. Also, her back talon(hallux talon) is longer, and she has a bigger, longer beak. In fact, the beak may even start behind her eye whereas the male beak may not. While watching the Bald Eagle Cams you will notice a sizeable difference between male and female.
Physical Characteristics
Length: 28 – 38 in (71-96cm)
Weight: 6 1/2 – 14 lbs (3.0-6.5kg)
Migration: Partial migrant
Habitat: Nearby water, including rivers, as well as lakes and coastal locations up to an altitude of 6,500 ft.
Population: Scarce
Population and Growth:
Currently, its been estimated that over 6,000 mating pairs of Bald Eagles breed in the lower 48 states and far more than that in Canada and Alaska. In fact, some the the organizations who set up and maintain these Bald Eagle cams track the population and growth of their local Bald Eagle population.
How big are Bald Eagle eggs?
Bald Eagle eggs are about the size of a tennis ball, but oval shaped like an egg normally is of course. A bald eagle egg weighs 120-130 grams. For example, a large chicken egg weighs about 50 grams. (28 grams = 1 ounce) While watching the Bald Eagle cams you will often get a close up view to see the eggs in more detail during zoom sessions.
Winter Feeding Information:
From the time they hatch to the time the young Bald Eagles fledge is about 10 to 13 weeks. Of course, the Bald Eagle cams follow this process from start to finnish.
When will the baby eaglets take their first flight?
During the winter large numbers of Bald Eagles gather at the spawning grounds of salmon, trout and other river fish. These Bald Eagles compete against other predatory birds and bears for the dead and dying fish. Some of the Bald Eagle cams have PTZ cams which allows them to focus on areas other than the nest.
Which Eagle Hunts For The Food?
They both hunt. The female might be on the nest more often when brooding..
Are the cameras that are used on the eagles nest, shining a light on the eagle all night long?
Indeed, they do have a cam light shining on them all night long. However, the cameras light is called infrared and can’t be seen by humans or animals. Only cameras can pick it up. For example, if you walked out to that nest at night it would look pitch black outside. In fact, almost every Bald Eagle cam has this feature.
What the Bald Eagle looks like:
The adult Bald Eagle is unmistakable due to the prominent white head, yellow eyes, bill and feet which contrast the dark brown of its wings and back. However, the juvenile’s plumage is not as recognizable as adults and some times can be mistaken as a Golden Eagle. Moreover, the juvenile will develop into its full adult plumage at 4 years of age. Of course, the more you watch Bald Eagle cams, the more you will learn about how to tell the difference between a male and female Bald Eagle. Reading the comments section below each live cam or asking questions is also another great way to learn about Bald Eagles.
What happens to all the inedible stuff?
Most of the stuff that isn’t eaten – feathers, bones, etc. will remain in the nest.
Latest Posts:
- DH3’s Oopsie Shows Why Decorah Eagles Eaglets’ Flight Week MattersDH3 and DH4 are suddenly using the Decorah Eagles nest tree in a whole new way. From DH3’s heart-stopping oopsie and recovery to DH4’s tricky landings and HD’s fish-delivery drama, this flight week is showing just how quickly the eaglets are changing.
- USS Eaglet Hutch Branches at 74 Days Old, Then Slides BackUSS eaglet Hutch reached a major milestone at 74 days old, branching for the first time at the U.S. Steel bald eagle nest near Pittsburgh before slipping and sliding back home.
- Luna Gets Big Air at Big Bear as Sandy Steals the SoundtrackLuna gets big air at Big Bear during an exciting round of pre-flight training, while Sandy’s sweet, honking voice steals the soundtrack from the nest.
- Decorah Eagles: DH3 and DH4 Climb Higher Before First FlightsAt the Decorah Eagles nest in Iowa, DH3 and DH4 are climbing higher through the nest tree as their first flights draw closer. What begins as branching practice turns into a lively sibling moment, with one eaglet perched above while the other stretches its wings below. The nest bowl is no longer their whole world, and every move makes the sky feel a little closer.
- Sandy the Eaglet Tried to Swallow a Fish Whole. Then Things Got Weird.Sandy the eaglet stunned Big Bear eagle cam viewers on June 10, 2026, after trying to swallow Jackie’s fish delivery whole. What started as a bold grab quickly turned into a surprising sibling lesson as Luna stayed close, waited for an opening, and eventually claimed a share of the meal.
- Luna Steps Beyond the Big Bear Nest Bowl as First Flight NearsLuna has stepped beyond the Big Bear nest bowl, entering the branching stage before first flight. She has not fledged yet, but the nest is beginning to feel like a launchpad.
- Two Decorah Eagles Started as Tiny Chicks. Now Try Telling Them ApartDH3 and DH4 began as tiny Decorah Eagle chicks. Now, this June 6 time-lapse shows just how much they have changed as fledge time draws closer.
- Sid the Eaglet’s First Branch Hop Becomes a U.S. Steel Nest MilestoneSid the eaglet reached a big milestone at the U.S. Steel eagle nest when one quick, wobbly move showed just how close Hutch, Sid, and Maz are getting to fledging.
- Sandy and Luna Face Their First Night Alone in the Big Bear NestSandy and Luna’s first night alone in the Big Bear eagle nest became a quiet, bittersweet milestone as Jackie and Shadow roosted nearby and the young eaglets faced a new step toward independence together.
- Decorah Eaglets Leave the Nest Bowl Behind as Branching BeginsThe Decorah Eagles nest no longer looks like the same place. By June 3, 2026, Decorah eaglets DH3 and DH4 had both moved beyond the nest bowl and entered the branching stage, turning a once-crowded nursery into a training ground as the fledge countdown gets closer. The nest looks different now. What once held two…
- Sandy’s First Branch: One Brave Hop to the Big Bear “Back Porch”On June 2, 2026, at Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear eagle nest in Big Bear Lake, California, Sandy’s first branch turned one brave hop to the back porch into a major milestone for the growing eaglet. The moment did not begin with a dramatic leap. It began with lunch. Shadow arrived at the nest with…
- Sandy and Luna Fledge Countdown Begins at Big Bear Eagle NestOn May 31, 2026, at Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear eagle nest in Big Bear Lake, California, the last day of May turned into a lively fledge countdown as Sandy and Luna filled the nest with wing slaps, heavy-footed stomps, food excitement, and growing-eaglet energy. The nest no longer looks like a quiet nursery. It…
- Decorah Eagles: Eaglet DH3 Takes a Giant First Leap from the NestAt the Decorah Eagles nest in Iowa, eaglet DH3 took a giant first leap into the next stage of nest life on May 28, 2026. The young eagle left the nest floor and landed on the large left branch beside the main trunk, marking DH3’s first confirmed branching milestone. In the video, DH3’s wings open…
- Irvin The Bald Eagle Goes Treasure Hunting At The USS Eagle NestOn May 28, 2026, Irvin went treasure hunting at the U.S. Steel eagle nest near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He dug into the nest bowl, hopped in place, and stomped through the soft lining as if something valuable had been hidden below. With Hutch, Sid, and Maz growing larger by the day, the USS eagle nest has…
- Shadow Comes In Hot With a Fish, and Sandy Goes Straight for Dad’s ToesOn May 27, 2026, at the Big Bear eagle nest in Big Bear Lake, California, Shadow came in hot with a fish, and Sandy wasted no time turning the delivery into a toe-grabbing, fish-chasing family moment. Watch Live <—— nest & approach cams Jackie was already on the nest and had just begun a feeding when…
- Jackie Protects Sandy and Luna as Heavy Winds Sweep Through Big BearOn May 26 and May 27, 2026, Jackie protected Sandy and Luna at the Big Bear eagle nest in California as heavy winds swept through the mountains, turning two late-May nights into a powerful reminder that even nearly grown eaglets are still sheltered by their mother. Sandy and Luna are no longer the tiny nestlings…
- Decorah Eagles: DH3 Climbs Higher as the Nest Suddenly Feels SmallerThe Decorah Eagles nest in Decorah, Iowa, suddenly felt smaller on May 27, 2026. At 64 days old, DH3 reached a new milestone by climbing up the V-branch and then making its way onto another branch across from it a few minutes later. It was one of those quiet but powerful moments when the nest…
- Sid Has Had Enough of Maz’s Winger Wars at U.S. Steel NestMaz’s winger wars took over the U.S. Steel nest on May 25, 2026, but Sid did not stay on the sidelines for long. At 56 days old, Maz started the wing action with plenty of growing-eagle power, and at 54 days old, Sid was close enough to catch the full sweep of it. After one…
- Sandy’s Goose-Like Honk Comes Just as the Big Bear Eaglets Start Acting Grown UpOn May 25, 2026, at the Big Bear eagle nest in Big Bear Valley, California, Sandy’s goose-like honk came at the perfect time, right as she and Luna were beginning to look less like tiny eaglets waiting for help and more like young bald eagles testing the edges of independence. At 51 days old, Sandy…
- Decorah Eagles Double Fish Drop Turns Nest Tension Into a FeastOn May 26, 2026, a Decorah Eagles double fish drop turned the nest in Decorah, Iowa, into a burst of noise, wings, and hunger before ending in a peaceful feast. With two growing eaglets waiting in the nest, the first delivery brought instant excitement. Both youngsters moved quickly, each eager to claim the meal before…
What is a pip?
A pip hole is a tiny hole that the eaglet inside the egg makes with its “egg tooth” (a sharp little point at the end of its beek) in the outside shell when it first starts to hatch.
Interesting Fact:
Bald Eagles really aren’t bald like it’s name portrays, but gets that title because it’s head is covered with white feathers which gives the impression of baldness when compared to it’s dark feathered body.
See a range map showing where bald eagles reside at allaboutbirds.org
