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:
- 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…
- Bella & Scout Now Have Two Eaglets at the NCTC Bald Eagle NestThe NCTC Eagle Nest has entered one of the sweetest stages of the season, because Bella and Scout now have two eaglets. After days of careful watching and growing anticipation, the first egg hatched on March 27, 2026, and the second followed on the morning of March 30, turning the nest from a place of…
- Big Bear Pip Watch Starts March 31: Signs a Hatch Could Be NearBig Bear pip watch starts March 31 for egg #1, placing the nest at the doorstep of one of the most important stages of the season. Day 35 does not promise that a visible pip will appear right away, but it does mark the point when the timeline begins to narrow. Big Bear eagle eggs…
- After 37 Days, Stella and Irvin’s First Bald Eagle Chick Hatches at U.S. SteelAfter 37 days of waiting, the moment finally arrived at the U.S. Steel bald eagle nest when Stella and Irvin’s first chick hatched, turning a quiet day into one of the season’s biggest milestones. Earlier that morning, the egg already showed a dramatic opening in the shell, and by the time the chick emerged on…
- Decorah Eagles: DH4 Hatches Overnight and the Nest Wakes Up to Two Tiny EagletsThe Decorah Eagles DH4 hatched overnight and changed everything at the nest by sunrise. After hours of waiting, the second chick arrived at 1:30 a.m. CT on March 29, 2026. By 6:48 a.m., the nest offered that first sweet morning look at two tiny eaglets together, giving HM2 and HD the complete little family so…
- One Egg Opens at the Decorah Eagles Nest and the Wait Suddenly Feels OverFor days, the Decorah Eagles nest was a place of patience. The parents took turns covering the eggs through chilly mornings and long quiet hours. Viewers kept checking in, hoping the next look at the nest would bring the first real sign that something had changed. That first sign came on March 26, when a…
- Young E26 Looks Cornered at the SWFL Eagles Nest, Then Turns the Tables on an IntruderFor a few tense seconds on March 25, 2026, it looked like the intruder had young E26 cornered at the SWFL eagles nest. The female had already been seen near the SWFL eagles nest earlier in the day, but the evening encounter turned sharper the moment she came in low. With her feet extended, she…
- Glen Hazel Eagles Near Hatch Watch as the Final Days of Incubation Take ShapeThe Glen Hazel eagles are closing out March with two eggs tucked deep in the nest bowl and the next stage of the season drawing closer. Hatch watch has not started yet, but the nest is now moving through the final days before that window begins. At the center of it all, the female remains…
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
