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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. Furthermore, this Bald Eagle cam listing provides you the ability to view nests from all over the United States and experience the regrowth of this wonderful species.
Bald Eagle Cams – How to tell the difference between mom and dad?
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.
Bald Eagle Cams – 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.
Bald Ealge Cams – 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.
Bald Eagle Cams – Which Eagle Hunts For The Food?
They both hunt. The female might be on the nest more often when brooding..
Bald Eagle Cams – 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.
Interesting Fact:
The Bald Eagle is really not 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.
Bald Eagle Cams – 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.
Bald Eagle Cams – What happens to all the inedible stuff – muskrat tails, rabbit skulls and such?
As you will see while watching the Bald Eagle Cams, Most of the stuff that isn’t eaten – feathers, bones, etc. will remain in the nest.
In addition, to hear Bald Eagle sounds, including a range map showing where they live check out allaboutbirds.org
Latest Posts:
- Video – Nest Prepping Is In Full Swing – Egg Laying Coming Soon! – SWFL Bald Eagle CamHNF – Both parents have been busy getting the nest ready for eggs. In this video you will see soft grass being brought in, a stick delivery, mating, re-arranging sticks and several nest bowl tests. Historically eggs have been laid in mid to late November at this nest. watch live:https://sportsmansparadiseonline.com/bald-eagle-cams/southwest-florida-eagle-cam/
- Video – Decorah North Eagles Chase Off Adult Eagle IntruderHNF – Yesterday was a day full of fending off intruders for the norths. In this video you will see an adult intruder eagle in the nest tree and then shortly after both mom and dad show up. The intruder eagle immediately flies away to a nearby branch. The intruder is believed to be a…
- Video – 2 Juvenile Eagles Visit Decorah NorthHNF – Two beautiful Juvenile bald eagles showed up near the nest tree today(11/4/24). They flew back and forth across the pasture then eventually got booted out by the Decorah North mom and dad. In this video you will see close-ups of one juvenile and zoom ins of both. watch live:https://sportsmansparadiseonline.com/bald-eagle-cams/decorah-north-nest/
- Video – Eagle VS Turtle – KNF Bald Eagle Nest CamHNF – One of the KNF eagles decided to take a razorback musk turtle back to the nest for dinner. After struggling for several minutes trying to eat it the turtle decided to teach the eagle a lesson. It bit down on one of the eagles talons. The eagle immediately realized what happened and went…
- New Camera – Upgrades – Big Bear EaglesHNF – Wednesday was a busy day of maintenance and upgrades. The maintenance work involved upgrading the power and connectivity infrastructure, increasing the battery bank (weighing over 500 pounds), and installing a new Wide View camera for better visibility. Despite technical challenges like a broken solar panel and communication issues between components, Jackie the eagle…
- Video – M15 Brings Special Gift For F23 – SWFL Bald Eagle CamHNF – M15 brought an Armadillo gift for F23. It was love at first bite. ๐ You are watching the SWFL Eagle cams. Named M-15(male eagle) and F-23(female eagle), this pair of Adult Bald Eagles are located in Southwest Florida(SWFL) in North Fort Myers. Get a live look at the daily activities of a mating…
- Video – Great Horned Owls Visit Nest Last Night – SWFL Eagle CamHNF – Seems like they’ve been coming around a lot more this year. This time around they came in and immediately got some hoots out. After that they proceeded to the nest bowl and sized that up. I’m told they were around for a long time last night. Hopefully the eagles will run them off…
- Video – Crows Attempt To Steal Food From SWFL Eagle NestHNF – In this video you will see a murder of crows fly in and poke around at the nest looking for an easy meal. This happened earlier today(10/23/24). They didn’t find much of anything for food, but did manage to mess with one of the camera housings, tear off some tree bark and fly…
- Video – Decorah North Eagles Take On A Giant Stick ChallengeHNF – The Decorah north nest is buzzing with activity as nest building is in full swing! This recent video shows the male eagle meticulously arranging a small stick in the nest.ย Not long after, DNF swoops in with a gigantic stick! The pair then jumps into action, coordinating their efforts to maneuver this new addition…
- F23 Takes A Bath – SWFL Bald Eagle Nest CamHNF – Spotted! Our local star, F23, was captured taking a bath in the pasture pond by the lens of Desiree Deliz Photography. The images showcase F23 luxuriating in the water, splashing about, and shaking off droplets before flying away! The day started early for our bird couple, M15 and F23, engaging in nest-building duties.…
- Video – Owl Attacks DNF! – Decorah North Bald Eagle NestHNF – ๐ฆ **Eagle Encounter** The Decorah North bald eagles were minding their own business, snoozing on a branch at the nest, when an unexpected guest swooped in. A Barred owl, notorious for being aggressive, suddenly attacked the female eagle! ๐ฎ โก๏ธ**The Attack** This surprise assault happens super fast, approximately 8 seconds into the video.…
- Jackie Brings In 1st Fluff Of The Nesting Season! – Big Bear Eagle CamHNF – ๐ฆ **Eagle Sightings**: This week started with Jackie and Shadow’s brief nest visit. Jackie brought a stick and made her presence known with a little sneeze. Shadow joined her at sunset, and they moved sticks around, occasionally bumping into each other. ๐ **A Tangled Exit**: When Jackie decided to follow Shadow, her talons…
- Video – Nest Preparations Begin – SWFL Bald Eagle CamHNF – M15 and F23 worked on fluffing nest material, moving sticks around and fixing crib rails yesterday afternoon. This video starts at about the 5 minute mark which is just as the “nestorations” begin. watch live:https://sportsmansparadiseonline.com/bald-eagle-cams/southwest-florida-eagle-cam/
- Video – Jackie & Shadow Visit – Fire Update – Big Bear EaglesHNF – ๐ฆ ๐ณ Jackie and Shadow, the majestic residents of Big Bear treated us to a visit to their nest yesterday evening before roosting. Their evening ‘nestorations’ routine was calming to watch: 1๏ธโฃ Jackie arrived first, fussing over tiny twigs and inspecting the nest bowl. ๐ Perhaps some ants were making a home there too!…
- Video – Sub-adult eagles visiting – USS Bald Eagle CamMLโฆ๏ธWA – Sub Adult spends second night at the nest. watch live:
- Video – Jackie & Shadow Return To Nest Area – Big Bear EaglesHNF – ๐ฆ **Eagle Update:** Jackie and Shadow were spotted near their nest in the early hours! It’s wonderful to hear them together again. ๐ณย **Roost Tree Chronicles:** Tonight, they were initially on separate branches, but decided to cuddle up on the same one, declaring, “We’re back. And we’re fine!” ๐ฆ๐ **Fire Report:** The Line…
- SWFL Bald Eagle Cam ReturnsHNF – ๐Guess what? The southwest Florida Bald Eagle cameras are back online after a few months off! ๐ Every year, the live cams take a break around the end of May. This downtime lasts until mid-September or early October, just in time for nesting season. ๐ฆ Now, you can tune in live to witness…
- Video – Jackie & Shadow In A Smoky Valley – Big Bear Eagle Nest CamHNF – ๐ฅ**Line Fire Impact on Big Bear Valley**๐ฅ The Line Fire started near Highland on September 5 and has since covered 25,000 acres. The containment is at 5%, with 1,708 personnel involved. Although the fire hasn’t directly hit Big Bear Valley, heavy drift smoke has, leading to the closure of 2 out of 3…
- Video – Parents Visit New Nest – Decorah North EaglesHNF – ๐ฆ **Eagle Update: Decorah North Eagles** The Decorah North Eagles recently paid a visit to their new man-made nest, constructed by the Raptor Resource Project (RRP) after their old one fell. It seems they’ve given their approval to the new digs! **Nest Building Track Record** The RRP has had a 100% success rate…
- SWFL Eagle Cam UpdateHNF – ๐ฆ Just in time for Florida’s Bald Eagle breeding season, which kicks off on October 1st and runs through mid-May, M15 and F23 have been spotted engaging in some pair bonding activities. ๐ They’ve been seen visiting the nest pasture and tree, perching together, and even fluffing up their nest – a sign…