Minnesota DNR EagleCam goes live

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam launched its new season Dec. 2.

The EagleCam shows the nesting behavior of a breeding pair of bald eagles, featuring the same active nest as last season. This season viewers will enjoy an improved view of the nest, as the camera has been repositioned and an antenna has been added to offer a sharper image. Since 2013, the Nongame Wildlife Program has provided the DNR EagleCam as a way for people to easily connect with nature as they witness the fascinating lives of breeding birds.

The previous EagleCam, located at a different site, is also live and continues to display the territory once occupied by the original EagleCam nest, which fell in April 2023. It provides viewers an opportunity to see other wildlife that occasionally visit the site.

Both cameras can be viewed on the DNR website and on the DNR YouTube channel. Viewers can also find information on bald eagles and learn about the work of the DNR Nongame Wildlife Program.

Viewers tuning into the DNR EagleCam this month will observe an eagle pair courting and upgrading their nest. They bring in new nesting material and large sticks each year as a bonding activity. The pair typically increases their activity at the nest as winter progresses and will usually have two or three eggs by mid-February, which the adults incubate for about 35 days. Both adults participate in incubating the eggs and caring for the chicks. Once the chicks hatch, the camera will show the intriguing process of bald eagles raising their chicks. The EagleCam pair successfully fledged two eaglets last season.