Sea Eagle Nest Cam Australia (White-Bellied Sea Eagles)
Watch a live sea eagle nest cam from Sydney Olympic Park in Australia and follow Lady and Dad, a pair of White-bellied Sea Eagles, through the breeding season. The continuous live camera gives viewers a close look at nest life, including incubation, feeding visits, pair bonding, weather changes, and the quiet daily moments that make this nest so special.
About the nest
This live sea eagle nest camera is positioned approximately 50 feet above the ground in a eucalyptus tree within a protected nature reserve at Sydney Olympic Park. The nest is home to a pair of White-Bellied Sea Eagles (Haliaeetus leucogaster), one of Australia’s largest native birds of prey.
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Report of Ranger Judy for yesterday (11/27) – “Last evening (11/26) at 19:19 gull prey was brought in, though 35 was not seen at the nest. One adult spent last night by the nest. Early both adults were seen on River roost and lovely flowers were seen that were left in memory of SE36. Then at 7:24 fish prey was brought to the nest though 35 was not seen to eat any. We feel 35 is still in the area though.” Today (11/28) at 17:48 the dad brought a fish but Big didn’t show up, so the mom (I assume… Read more »
Thanks Mary, i physically felt a veil of sadness cover me when i read what Ranger Judy said, gone. Poor Lil, but she did know what it was like to fly, and hope Big will soar for years.The parents are super, loved Mom making sure Lil got a bite and protection from the terrible birds. Thanks to you for all your observations and humor. This is my last picture November 21
I know what you mean. It was heartbreaking to read. Can really get attached to these birds when witnessing the miracle of their hatch to life and watching their gradual development into beautiful and graceful yet strong creatures. I agree. These parents are great! They always provided enough food for their young ones. Your welcome, jersey. Here’s one of my last ones of Lil. He was protecting his food from Big. His feathers are so beautiful.
I sometimes wonder if Big misses Lil’s presence because they were together so much. Maybe Big flew away looking for Lil. I too hope that Big will have a happy eagle life.
The ranger said that they spotted the parents a couple of times yesterday, but not Big, so I assume that Big is gone now. I miss seeing them both. I’ll see you, jersey, when it’s hatch time at the SWFL and the Duke Eagle cams.
Thank you for sharing your picture of our precious sea eagles SE35 & SE36 MaryNJ! So heartbreaking to think that SE36 was gone less than a week later! I cry every time that I see a picture or video of SE36 who persevered to survive from day one only to be gone less than 3 1/2 months later! But he is in heaven flying high with a full crop & no other birds trying to attack or chase him! He will forever be in my heart! SEH ❤️🥹
You’re welcome, eagle lover18. It was very disappointing to hear about Lil because he was making such good progress. Plenty of tears shed here too. Watching these eagle cams can be difficult at times for the soft-hearted. Last year, there were a lot of eggs and eaglets at the SPO nests who didn’t make it for various reasons. I think that we’re all hoping for more successes this season. It makes a person realize how fantastic it is when an eagle survives the first five years to adulthood. I’m so glad that eagles are legally protected. SEH to you too… Read more »
I wonder if a necropsy was done on Lil🤔 Hope the same parent stay til next year. On to SWFL an hope they have a great season. See you Mary
No word on a necropsy yet.
Jersey, see my note up above on the necropsy result.
In spite of the sad news we received today, we have a lot to be thankful for, so I want to wish all of my fellow eagle lovers/wildlife watchers a very Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃
Sad news about E36 · We are sad to report that our younger eaglet SE36 was found dead on the upper floor of a construction site across the river from the nest. We were able to positively identify our fledgling from its distinctive foot ridges. SE36 fledged on November 6 and for some time we have been privileged to see and hear it nearby the nest in the forest – learning to be an eagle. It was seen in the Amory area on November 22, flying strongly and chased by swoopers. We were also pleased to see that it… Read more »
This is so sad. It seems this nest seems to have unhappy endings for its fledglings. I hope they can get the cams back online so we can check on S35.
Hmmm, cam is offline
On the Sea Eagle Cam chat, they said that they didn’t see any of the eagles near the nest area, but they heard the eagles honking at swooping birds at a nearby island called Mangrove Island.
Oh Mary, thiss is so sad the Lil did not make it😭
I just read this on the Sea Eagle Cam Chat site. It is so sad, jersey. 😪 It’s so hard for young eaglets to survive through their first year of life. So many obstacles and dangers to deal with in their young life. I wonder what happened that Lil went up there. Maybe he thought that he could get away from all of those birds chasing him, or maybe a construction worker left part of their lunch there and Lil was hungry. Too bad none of the construction workers saw Lil up there and called for help when Lil was… Read more »
Someone commented on FB that E36 (Lil) was seen flying with the parents at the river in the morning and then the accident happened at lunchtime the same day. A construction worker at the site saw Lil and called a rescue organization who went on a lift at the construction site to retrieve Lil. Another individual who lives in the area posted that the construction site is a big commercial building with units on top, about 1/3 mile from the river and across from the reserve. They said that in addition to building construction, they are building a bridge across… Read more »
Big is becoming a certified couch potato. Not flying around, not exploring, or fishing. At the nest all day and all night watching…for a food delivery. The parents need to break Big of this habit.
3pm A currawong started harassing Big. Big defended the nest for 20 minutes.
15:47 and the currawong is back again, but didn’t stay as long this time.