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:
- Both Glen Hazel Eaglets Cross 30 Days as Rapid Growth Takes OverBy May 5, 2026, both Glen Hazel eaglets had crossed the 30-day milestone, placing GH3 and GH4 in one of the most important growth stages of the nest season. GH3 reached 30 days old on May 3, while GH4, two days younger, reached that same milestone on May 5. This is the stage when bald…
- Luna Finds Sandy’s Tongue After Feeding Time, and Sandy Has No Idea What’s ComingAfter Jackie finished feeding Sandy and Luna at the Big Bear bald eagle nest, the results were written all over those little eaglet bodies. Both four-week-old eaglets had huge crops, full bellies, and the unmistakable look of youngsters who had just enjoyed a very successful meal. But instead of quietly slipping into a post-feeding nap,…
- Decorah Eagles: Eaglets Look Bigger Than Ever After a Clunky Fish MilestoneThe Decorah Eagles eaglets had one of those unforgettable “look how big they are now” moments on May 1, 2026, as DH3 and DH4 showed just how quickly they are growing. DH3 is now 35 days old, while DH4 is 33 days old, and both youngsters are deep in that wonderfully awkward stage where every…
- Ravens Chase Jackie Across Big Bear, Then She Turns the Fight AroundRavens chased Jackie across Big Bear on April 30, 2026, but the chase did not stay one-sided for long. Watch Live <—— nest & approach cams The territorial activity started after Jackie left the nest and flew to the Cactus Snag. Shadow later came toward the same area, but he did not land. Instead, he headed…
- Jackie Sets Down a Giant Fish, Then Lets Her Eaglets Figure It OutOn April 29, 2026, something shifted in the Big Bear nest when Jackie set down a giant fish in front of her eaglets, then stepped away instead of immediately feeding them. What looked at first like another meal delivery quickly turned into something bigger, quieter, and far more meaningful.
- Stella Returns at 3AM to Find Her Missing Eaglet Back HomeThe U.S. Steel bald eagle nest gave us one of those rare moments that feels almost too beautiful to be real. After a frightening rescue, surgery, and a careful return to the nest, USS-11 was back home. Then, in the quiet darkness of the early morning, Stella returned and found her missing eaglet waiting for…
- U.S. Steel Eaglet Fishing Hook Rescue: USS 11 Returns to Nest After SurgeryOn 4/28/26, the U.S. Steel eaglet fishing hook rescue reached a powerful turning point as rescuers returned USS 11 to the nest, nine days after his rescue and recovery from surgery to remove a dangerous fishing hook. Just days earlier, the young chick’s life hung in the balance. Now, against the odds, he is back…
- Decorah Eagles: HD Brings Another Fish as Soaked Eaglets Begin a Big Feather TransformationThe rain had already done its work by the time HD returned to the Decorah Eagles nest on April 27, 2026. The eaglets sat low and soaked, their down darkened and clumped from steady rainfall, looking smaller at first glance. But as HD flew in bringing another fresh fish, something else became impossible to miss.…
- Shadow’s Injured Foot Had Everyone Worried—Until His Next Move at the Big Bear NestFor a few days, something about Shadow didn’t feel right. Every time he returned to the Big Bear nest, there was a subtle hesitation. He appeared to have injured his left foot, landing a little off balance, shifting his weight carefully as he settled in. It wasn’t dramatic, but it didn’t need to be. Even…
- U.S. Steel Eaglet Fishing Hook Rescue: Tiny Chick Swallows Hook, Now Fighting to SurviveA Morning Feeding Suddenly Becomes a Fight for Survival On 4/19/26, What began as an ordinary feeding at the U.S. Steel Bald Eagle nest quickly shifted into something far more serious. A two-week-old eaglet, known as USS 11, was being fed like any other morning. The rhythm was familiar. Food delivered. Hunger answered. Growth unfolding…
- Escapee Chick Leaves Nest Bowl and Explores Pantry Area at Big Bear NestSomething shifted in the Big Bear nest on April 19, 2026, and it didn’t come with a fall or a mistake. It came with a decision. At just two weeks old, an escapee chick left the nest bowl, as Chick #1 climbed over the large “baby gate” stick and made its way across the nest…
- Fort St. Vrain Bald Eagle Egg Hatches on Easter Morning as a Second Egg Starts to PipThe Fort St. Vrain Bald Eagle nest had a beautiful surprise on the morning of April 5, 2026. The first Fort St. Vrain bald eagle egg hatched of four eggs, and the new baby eaglet has been named FSV56. Even more exciting, a second egg has already pipped, which means another chick may be on…
- Second Chick Hatches at Big Bear as Jackie Feeds First EagletSomething remarkable unfolded in the Big Bear nest, not in separate moments, but all at once. As the second egg began to hatch on the morning of April 5, 2026, Jackie was already leaning in, carefully feeding chick #1 for the very first time. One life was just beginning to break free, while another was…
- After So Much Waiting, Jackie and Shadow Finally Welcome Their First ChickOn April 4, 2026, after hours of work inside the shell, the first chick hatched at the Big Bear nest, and Jackie and Shadow finally welcomed their first eaglet of the 2026 season. For hours, the little one kept pushing, resting, and pushing again. Jackie stayed on the nest through much of the afternoon and…
- Jackie & Shadow’s Egg Shows a Confirmed Pip at Big BearOn April 3, 2026, the moment Big Bear viewers have been waiting for finally appeared in the nest. One of Jackie and Shadow’s eggs shows a confirmed pip, the first clear sign that hatching has officially begun. After little chirps were heard yesterday afternoon, again in the evening, and throughout the night, today brought the…
- Glen Hazel’s First Eaglet Has Hatched, and Another May Follow SoonGlen Hazel’s first eaglet of 2026 has officially arrived. GH3 hatched around 9:20 a.m. and was already sitting upright just hours later, as growing signs in the nest hinted the second egg may be close behind.
- Jackie and Shadow Seem to Hear Something as Big Bear Pip Watch BuildsJackie and Shadow seem more focused than ever as Big Bear Pip Watch builds. With egg #1 on day 37 and egg #2 on day 34, the first pip could be getting close as both parents lean in, pause over the eggs, and appear to listen for the first tiny signs of change.
- E26 Sends a Duck Diving With Bold Swoops at the SWFL PondFor a young eagle still learning how to turn instinct into skill, E26’s Bold Swoops at the SWFL Pond felt like a real step forward. On March 31, 2026, E26 brought sudden action to the SWFL pasture pond, sweeping in low and fast at a Muscovy duck and sending it diving for safety. Nearby herons…
- Decorah Eagles: Dad Feeds the Eaglets for the First Time After Mom’s Windy Nest DepartureAt the Decorah Eagles nest on March 31, 2026, the wind pushed hard through the nest while mom covered both eaglets in the bowl. Then the sequence changed quickly. She stood up, called out, and left the nest for a break. Seconds later, dad arrived and took over, setting up one of the clearest early…
- U.S. Steel Bald Eagles Welcome Chick #2 as Egg #3 Starts to PipThe USS Bald Eagle Nest Cam delivered another unforgettable moment on March 31, 2026, at 1:12 PM when egg #2 hatched. Then, by the early hours of April 1, 2026, egg #3 showed a pip, turning an already exciting hatch watch into something even more special. There are now two chicks in the nest, and…
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
