Watch Bald Eagles Court Near The Mississippi River Live

After months of staring at a blurry, knocked-out view, the DNR EagleCam is finally back and just in time for a brand-new eagle season.

A pair of bald eagles along the Mississippi River are already starting their winter courtship, giving us all a front-row seat to one of Minnesota’s favorite wildlife traditions.

THE EAGLECAM IS BACK AFTER BEING KNOCKED OUT OF PLACE

Last year, in March, the EagleCam view of an Eagle's nest was knocked out of place, and the DNR was unable to correct the camera because they had an 'actively incubating eagle pair' and didn't want to disrupt the eagles at that time in their natural habitat.

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But now, the EagleCam is back and following a pair of bald eagles. The nest is close to the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities.

EAGLECAM CHALLENGES OVER THE PAST YEAR

The improved view of the nest has been active since December 2nd, and they have added an antenna to offer a sharper image as well.

The previous EagleCam still works and shows the territory area of the original EagleCam nest that fell during a storm in April of 2023.

NOW IS THE TIME TO START WATCHING THE DNR EAGLECAM

Now is the time to start watching the cams, as eagles have already started their courting process, working on upgrading their nests, and acting out bonding activities during this season.

WHEN WILL OUR EAGLES START LAYING EGGS?

The DNR also said that they typically will lay 2 to 3 eggs by the middle of February, and will incubate for approximately 35 days. After that, we typically get to watch the chicks hatch and follow the journey of the parents feeding and caring for them, as well as right up to the point the eaglets leave the nest.

HOW TO WATCH THE EAGLECAM

If you want to follow along with us, you can watch the EagleCam by clicking HERE.

Kristin Hall, Nongame Wildlife Program Supervisor, said, 'The recovery of the bald eagle population is a conservation success story. The DNR's EagleCam celebrates this success and gives us a unique opportunity to witness these once endangered birds as they prepare for and raise new chicks. Donations to the Nongame Wildlife Program helped restore the bald eagle population in Minnesota and aided their recovery nationally. That shows what is possible for the hundreds of at-risk wildlife that still need our help."

So if you want to watch an amazing true-life nature story unfold before your very eyes, watch along with us, and enjoy the close-up views.

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