On December 28, 2011, a curious mouse visited the Decorah eagle's nest.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ma and Pa Eagle talk over brunch (videos)
This video gives a wonderful inside look at the lives of eagles. The father eagle (Pa) returns to the nest with a dead bird, that will soon become the next meal. You can hear as he repeatedly calls for Ma bird. At 3:58 you can hear as the female answers him.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Tired raccoon crashes in Decorah eagle's nest (videos)
What appeared to be one tired raccoon, decided to crash in the Decorah eagle's nest for nearly an hour. The little guy climbed into the nest, then apparently took a nap.
Check out the cuteness below. Let's just hope the raccoons move on before the eaglets are born!
Check out the cuteness below. Let's just hope the raccoons move on before the eaglets are born!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Mom and Pop Decorah Eagle work together to finish the nest (videos)
It would be nice if more humans would work together like these eagles when it comes to preparing the home! Mom and Pop Decorah eagles may be seen putting the finishing touches on their nest as they add branches, sticks, and twigs to round off the top.
The Raptor Research Project captured this video on November 23, 2011.
The Raptor Research Project captured this video on November 23, 2011.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Decorah Eagles put finishing touches on nest (videos)
On November 15, 2011, the Decorah Eagles worked harmoniously on their nest. Check out their efforts below. For 2012, the Raptor Resource Project will refer to the eaglest as D12, D13, D14, and so on.
I can't wait!
I can't wait!
Monday, October 17, 2011
A curious gray squirrel visits the Decorah eagle's nest (videos)
On October 17, 2011, a curious gray squirrel decided the Decorah's eagle's nest would be a good place to hunt for acorns: WRONG! Doing what good daddy eagle's do best, the father eagle swung into action and swiftly scooted the squirrel away.
Check out the action below.
Check out the action below.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Daddy Decorah eagle tries to figure out what camera is (videos)
On October 8, 2011, the Raptor Resource Project got some great footage of the daddy Decorah eagle as he explored the camera. He put his face up extremely close and even pecked at the camera!
Check out the action below.
Check out the action below.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Raccoon gets a surprise when trying to mess with Decorah eagles nest (videos)
This may be one of the funniest sights captured by the Raptor Research Project, though it wouldn't have been funny if the mother eagle had laid eggs! A sneaky raccoon tried to access the nest, but momma Eagle showed him who was boss! Let's hope the frisky creature has learned his lesson and won't return anytime soon!
The incident was filmed just three days after both momma and papa eagle were in the nest: September 16, 2011.
The incident was filmed just three days after both momma and papa eagle were in the nest: September 16, 2011.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Mother and Father Decorah Eagles return to nest (videos)
On September 7, 2011, the mother Decorah eagle was spotted at the nest. Six days later, the Raptor Resource Group filmed both the mother and father eagles at the nest. You may see the video below.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Mother Decorah Eagle revisists nest (videos)
On September 7, 2011, the mother Decorah eagle returned to the nest. You may see the video from Raptor Resource below.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Watch video captured live as Decorah eagle lays first egg
Watch video captured live as Decorah eagle lays first egg
On February 23, 2011, the Raptor Rescue Group captured the live filming of the Decorah eagle as she laid her first of three eggs. By April 6, 2011, all three eggs hatched while the world watched live video over the Internet.
The snow was still visible in parts of the nest as the mother eagle waited patiently for the first egg to arrive. The videos below encompass approximately 20 minutes and at first glance it appears that nothing is happening, but lo and behold, the camera was capturing a true marvel of nature, and one that often isn’t
viewed firsthand.
It isn’t until the second video that the egg is actually delivered and soon after, the second egg would arrive. The second egg would make its arrival on February 26, 2011 followed by the third egg which showed up on March 2, 2011.
In the second video below, you can see as the eagle looks around and appears to be waiting patiently for egg. 
After delivering the egg, she slowly turned around then gently rolled the egg with her beak to a better spot where she could sit and incubate it.
The nest is in a tree approximately 80 feet in the air and if you look towards the upper right corner of the video, it is possible to see traffic driving by.
On February 23, 2011, the Raptor Rescue Group captured the live filming of the Decorah eagle as she laid her first of three eggs. By April 6, 2011, all three eggs hatched while the world watched live video over the Internet. The snow was still visible in parts of the nest as the mother eagle waited patiently for the first egg to arrive. The videos below encompass approximately 20 minutes and at first glance it appears that nothing is happening, but lo and behold, the camera was capturing a true marvel of nature, and one that often isn’t
viewed firsthand.It isn’t until the second video that the egg is actually delivered and soon after, the second egg would arrive. The second egg would make its arrival on February 26, 2011 followed by the third egg which showed up on March 2, 2011.
In the second video below, you can see as the eagle looks around and appears to be waiting patiently for egg. After delivering the egg, she slowly turned around then gently rolled the egg with her beak to a better spot where she could sit and incubate it.The nest is in a tree approximately 80 feet in the air and if you look towards the upper right corner of the video, it is possible to see traffic driving by.
Amazing video shows female eagle as she calls for male, tells him to get home and take care of the eggs
Amazing video shows female eagle as she calls for male, tells him to get home and take care of the eggs
It may seem a marvel of nature, but essentially, it’s something that all women can identify with. In the video below, you’ll see the female eagle (known as the Decorah eagle) as she calls for her mate and tell him to come home and take care of the eggs. The call is the female eagle’s way of alerting her mate that she needs to leave the nest. The video was taken on March 2, 2011, the same day she delivered the third egg. Did she know that the third egg was on the way; therefore she needed him to stay in the nest with her?
Apparently, the male eagle was busy tending to other things and didn’t get the message that wifey wanted him home. She finally left the eggs unattended in the nest to go find her mate. After she left the nest, she continued to call for him, as can be heard on the video.
The female returned to the nest to check on the eggs then soon after, the male arrived and reclaimed the duties.
It may seem a marvel of nature, but essentially, it’s something that all women can identify with. In the video below, you’ll see the female eagle (known as the Decorah eagle) as she calls for her mate and tell him to come home and take care of the eggs. The call is the female eagle’s way of alerting her mate that she needs to leave the nest. The video was taken on March 2, 2011, the same day she delivered the third egg. Did she know that the third egg was on the way; therefore she needed him to stay in the nest with her?
Apparently, the male eagle was busy tending to other things and didn’t get the message that wifey wanted him home. She finally left the eggs unattended in the nest to go find her mate. After she left the nest, she continued to call for him, as can be heard on the video.
The female returned to the nest to check on the eggs then soon after, the male arrived and reclaimed the duties.
First video of third Decorah eagle egg captured in early March
First video of third Decorah eagle egg captured in early March
On April 6, 2011, the world watched with awe and wonder as the third of the Decorah, Iowa eagle eggs hatched. As the event was streamed live thanks to the Raptor Resource Project. The nonprofit organization is behind the live 24/7 web cam and also maintains nests to ensure the propagation of endangered and threatened bird species. By February 26, 2011, the second egg was delivered and on March 2, 2011, the video captured the eagle as she delivered the third egg.
In the video below, you can see as the mother eagle takes a quick break from incubating the eggs and you can see the eggs underneath her where they remained in the nest. At approximately 10:00 into the twelve minute video, you can see the eagle as she exhibits multiple muscle contractions indicating the third egg is being delivered.
By 11: 36 in the video you can see the appearance of all three eggs!
On April 6, 2011, the world watched with awe and wonder as the third of the Decorah, Iowa eagle eggs hatched. As the event was streamed live thanks to the Raptor Resource Project. The nonprofit organization is behind the live 24/7 web cam and also maintains nests to ensure the propagation of endangered and threatened bird species. By February 26, 2011, the second egg was delivered and on March 2, 2011, the video captured the eagle as she delivered the third egg.
In the video below, you can see as the mother eagle takes a quick break from incubating the eggs and you can see the eggs underneath her where they remained in the nest. At approximately 10:00 into the twelve minute video, you can see the eagle as she exhibits multiple muscle contractions indicating the third egg is being delivered.
By 11: 36 in the video you can see the appearance of all three eggs!
Video captures Decorah eagle as she lays second egg
Video captures Decorah eagle as she lays second egg
On February 26, 2011, the eagles now known as the Decorah eagles laid their second egg and the excitement was caught on videotape. Earlier in the day, the live webcam captured the male eagle as he alternated with the female eagle incubating the egg, as at that time there was only one. The video showed many great close-ups on the male’s face and it is truly amazing to witness this aspect of nature in its true form.
You can watch the video that shows the eagle as her wings move with every pulse and muscle contraction as she delivers the second egg. The delivery was at night and the Raptor Resource Project cam uses infrared light for nighttime viewing, so the film is very clear and crisp, but in black and white. Many other cams lose the ability to see clearly at night, but not so with the Raptor Resource Project. In the video you can fast forward to the 1 minute and 10 seconds mark to see the exact moment where the second egg was delivered.
After the second eggs delivery, the mother moves around and prepares the area a little more to ensure the eggs will be thoroughly protected and well incubated. At the 2:44 mark you can see both eggs as the mother settles them in then rests atop them to incubate them.
On February 26, 2011, the eagles now known as the Decorah eagles laid their second egg and the excitement was caught on videotape. Earlier in the day, the live webcam captured the male eagle as he alternated with the female eagle incubating the egg, as at that time there was only one. The video showed many great close-ups on the male’s face and it is truly amazing to witness this aspect of nature in its true form.
You can watch the video that shows the eagle as her wings move with every pulse and muscle contraction as she delivers the second egg. The delivery was at night and the Raptor Resource Project cam uses infrared light for nighttime viewing, so the film is very clear and crisp, but in black and white. Many other cams lose the ability to see clearly at night, but not so with the Raptor Resource Project. In the video you can fast forward to the 1 minute and 10 seconds mark to see the exact moment where the second egg was delivered.
After the second eggs delivery, the mother moves around and prepares the area a little more to ensure the eggs will be thoroughly protected and well incubated. At the 2:44 mark you can see both eggs as the mother settles them in then rests atop them to incubate them.
Male Decorah Bald Eagle incubates egg (videos)
Male Decorah Bald Eagle incubates egg (videos)
What may be one of the most beautiful aspects of the live eagle cam is seeing the actions of the male bald eagle in the birthing process. The male eagle shows he is a devoted father from the beginning. In the video below, captured on February 26, 2011, you can see as the male eagle alternated with the female eagle in caring for the first egg. The nest, surrounded by a thick layer of snow features one, solitary egg and you can watch as the father leaves the egg in preparation for the female to resume her duties.
The Raptor Resource Project did a superb job with their filming and captured the video in such a way that shows the beauty of the male eagle, with great closeups of his face. The video was captured just hours before the female Decorah eagle would lay her second egg.
What may be one of the most beautiful aspects of the live eagle cam is seeing the actions of the male bald eagle in the birthing process. The male eagle shows he is a devoted father from the beginning. In the video below, captured on February 26, 2011, you can see as the male eagle alternated with the female eagle in caring for the first egg. The nest, surrounded by a thick layer of snow features one, solitary egg and you can watch as the father leaves the egg in preparation for the female to resume her duties.
The Raptor Resource Project did a superb job with their filming and captured the video in such a way that shows the beauty of the male eagle, with great closeups of his face. The video was captured just hours before the female Decorah eagle would lay her second egg.
Watch Decorah Eagles Build Nest (videos)
Watch Decorah Eagles Build Nest (videos)
The following videos are from January 7, 2011 and show the Decorah, Iowa nest as it is built in preparation for what would now be known as the three Deorah eaglets. One video shows the mother eagle as she visited the tree between 1:00 and 3:00 pm, and build the nest. You can get a first hand look at the mother as she carefully build the nest, moving stick by stick and getting the site ready for the eggs.
The second video shows a curious squirrel as he or she mischievously checks out the building of the nest. The squirrel climbs into the nest and makes its way to the edge before deciding to leave.
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The following videos are from January 7, 2011 and show the Decorah, Iowa nest as it is built in preparation for what would now be known as the three Deorah eaglets. One video shows the mother eagle as she visited the tree between 1:00 and 3:00 pm, and build the nest. You can get a first hand look at the mother as she carefully build the nest, moving stick by stick and getting the site ready for the eggs.
The second video shows a curious squirrel as he or she mischievously checks out the building of the nest. The squirrel climbs into the nest and makes its way to the edge before deciding to leave.
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Eagle Cam brought to you by the Raptor Resource Project
Eagle Cam brought to you by the Raptor Resource Project
The live Eagle Cam that has become a global phenomenon is made possible by the Raptor Resource Project located at a fish hatchery in Decorah, Iowa. The live video cam is streamed from a large tree located on the hatchery’s property and streams 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and uses infrared lighting to provide clear, crisp images during the night hours. Sunlight illuminates the video during the day. The infrared lighting is safe and does not harm the eagles, nor are the eagles and eaglets aware that the infrared lighting nor video camera is streaming their activities 24/7.
The Raptor Resource Project was founded in 1988 and is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the restoration and preservation of eagles, ospreys, hawks, owls and falcons. The Raptor Resource Project is actively involved in maintaining the birds’ nesting sites as well as well as provides training to help strengthen the bird’s survival. The Raptor Resource has a number of bird cams set up, not just the wildly popular live Eagle Cam that has become nearly an addiction to millions as viewers have been able to watch three eaglets hatch.
The first egg was laid on February 23, 2011 and the first egg hatched on April 1, 2011. The second egg hatched on April 3, 2011 and the third egg hatched on April 6, 2011. Now that the eaglets are all here, viewers have been given a rare, firsthand look at how the mother eagle cares for her young and the function that the father plays with taking care of his new brood.
You may see the live eagle cam above and videos from these important moments below.
The live Eagle Cam that has become a global phenomenon is made possible by the Raptor Resource Project located at a fish hatchery in Decorah, Iowa. The live video cam is streamed from a large tree located on the hatchery’s property and streams 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and uses infrared lighting to provide clear, crisp images during the night hours. Sunlight illuminates the video during the day. The infrared lighting is safe and does not harm the eagles, nor are the eagles and eaglets aware that the infrared lighting nor video camera is streaming their activities 24/7.
The Raptor Resource Project was founded in 1988 and is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the restoration and preservation of eagles, ospreys, hawks, owls and falcons. The Raptor Resource Project is actively involved in maintaining the birds’ nesting sites as well as well as provides training to help strengthen the bird’s survival. The Raptor Resource has a number of bird cams set up, not just the wildly popular live Eagle Cam that has become nearly an addiction to millions as viewers have been able to watch three eaglets hatch.
The first egg was laid on February 23, 2011 and the first egg hatched on April 1, 2011. The second egg hatched on April 3, 2011 and the third egg hatched on April 6, 2011. Now that the eaglets are all here, viewers have been given a rare, firsthand look at how the mother eagle cares for her young and the function that the father plays with taking care of his new brood.
You may see the live eagle cam above and videos from these important moments below.
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