DNR EagleCam

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Note to viewers: This is live video of wild Bald eagles living in nature. Natural struggles will occur and some of the feeding or other wild bird behaviors may be difficult to watch. Please use discretion when watching this cam. DNR staff monitor these cameras. There is no sound on either livestream.

Welcome to the EagleCam!

This wildlife camera follows a pair of bald eagles during their breeding season. Minnesota has one of the largest bald eagle populations in the lower 48 states. This pair’s nest is located near the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities area. Watch their story unfold. (Note: there is no audio with this camera at this time.)

Season updates

February update

The eagle pair welcomed an egg in the morning of Monday, Feb. 16. It’s possible that one to two more eggs may have been laid since then, as a typical eagle clutch contains one to three eggs, with two being the most common. Eagle eggs are dull white without markings and 2.3-3.3 inches long. They usually hatch after 34-39 days of incubation, so there should be signs of a chick in the nest as early as March 21.

Until then, at least one adult eagle will always be visible on camera. The pair will take turns incubating the egg(s), allowing each other breaks to hunt, meaning there should be some great eagle activity to view in the coming weeks. The adults will move very carefully while in the nest as they attend to their clutch.

With the camera in its present location, we are unable to show an overhead view like previous seasons. When we began this EagleCam season, the pair had two nests in close proximity to each other. We had no way of knowing which nest the pair would use this season. We wanted to ensure we would be able to offer a view of the pair no matter which nest they used, so we placed the camera as high up as we possibly could in a location where the camera could view either nest. The pair chose the nest that is further away from the camera and at eye level with it. We know this results in a disappointing view, making it impossible to observe the eggs. We will not disturb the eagles now that they are incubating a clutch, so cannot move the camera, but are committed to showing the nest as best we can.

EagleCam and bald eagle FAQ

Past EagleCam seasons

Support the EagleCam

Nongame Wildlife Program

Love eagles? So do we!

The DNR EagleCam is run by Minnesota's Nongame Wildlife Program. Our program's goal is to ensure a future for Minnesota's at-risk wildlife, as well as engage Minnesotans in wildlife outreach and education. The EagleCam is one of our best tools for bringing Minnesota’s wildlife to everyone. And your donations help keep it running!

You can donate online anytime. All donations are double-matched and help Minnesota's rare and vulnerable wildlife. Residents of Minnesota can also give a gift to the EagleCam on their state tax forms by donating a portion of their tax return to the Nongame Wildlife Fund.

We sincerely thank you for any amount you give, it all makes a difference in the life of Minnesota’s animals. Our work helping Minnesota's wildlife and running the EagleCam wouldn’t be possible without you. What started as a humble wildlife camera has turned into a vibrant community of supporters. From the teachers streaming the camera in their classrooms to the Friends of the Minnesota Nongame EagleCam to every viewer, you keep the camera going. Thank you!

We also thank Xcel Energy for their ongoing support of our EagleCams.