EagleCam nest goes live in Ramsey County with pair of breeding Bald Eagles

An EagleCam showing the nesting behavior of a breeding pair of bald eagles went live in Ramsey County on Giving Tuesday according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Information The live camera footage will feature the same progressing nest as last season with a better view thanks to a repositioned camera and antenna for sharper image the DNR communicated Since the DNR s Nongame Wildlife Activity has provided the EagleCam for people to connect with nature and witness the fascinating lives of breeding birds The EagleCam went live on GivingTuesday to inspire donations to the Nongame Wildlife Fund to advocacy the state s at-risk wildlife and the maintenance and repairs of the EagleCam Gifts to the Nongame Wildlife Fund can be made on Minnesota income tax forms or the DNR website mndnr gov donate In addition Xcel Strength donates its services to make the EagleCam manageable officers commented The recovery of the bald eagle population is a conservation success story revealed Kristin Hall Nongame Wildlife Plan supervisor Donations to the Nongame Wildlife Operation helped restore the bald eagle population in Minnesota and aided their recovery nationally That shows what is achievable for the hundreds of at-risk wildlife that still need our help The previous EagleCam located at a different site where a nest fell in is still live so people can see other wildlife that still visits the area Both cameras can be viewed on the DNR website mndnr gov eaglecam and on the DNR YouTube channel youtube com channel UCkibG ONyUmGlnOR F qq Q Viewers can also find information on bald eagles and learn about the work of the DNR Nongame Wildlife Operation This month the new EagleCam will show the eagle pair courting and upgrading the nest They bring in new nesting material and large sticks each year as a bonding activity the DNR disclosed 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 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 Related Articles Video Cougar seen in Duluth considered to have walked from Nebraska Here are the cats and dogs and skunk we featured in the Morning Analysis in November Como Zoo s -year-old zebra Ulysses has died officers declared Here are readers pets and wildlife we featured in our October newsletter Como Park Zoo Conservatory issues last call for Mold-A-Rama magic