ANOTHER LIVE Bald Eagle Nest Cam in Illinois (no sightings)
Posted by
NewMexiKen on
Mar 04, 2011; 3:24pm
URL: http://bald-eagles-of-broward-county-florida.17.s1.nabble.com/LIVE-Bald-Eagle-Nest-Camera-in-Iowa-tp6067807p6088840.html
Note that this camera is mounted in a tree that sways in the wind. The camera appears to have a 1 second refresh rate, rather than the continuous live feed in the Iowa camera. This causes distortion as each frame loads with the nest in a slightly different position. See narrative below about how the nest was reinforced with 2x4s after being blown down.
"February 26 – Eagle is sitting low in nest, incubation is beginning. (Due to the position of the camera, the amount of eggs laid will not be known until they hatch). .."
Sponsored by Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, this camera is located at Lock and Dam 13 in Fulton, Il.
http://www.sumriver.org/webcam.html#Direct link to the nest
http://208.86.162.113:82/CgiStart?page=Single&Language=0History of this camera -
Plans were to place a camera over the nest to monitor the nesting activities of the eagles. This nest has been active for seven years; however it has blown down 4 times. Last year was no different for it blew down in August of 2010, luckily after the young eagles fledged. Our goal was to install the camera in September before any activity took place. But, high water throughout the summer and fall months stopped that idea. Water levels finally dropped and we were able to install the camera in November of 2010. The pair of eagles started to repair the nest but at the same time they began building a new nest. We were unaware of the new site until after the camera was installed. Since we were already up there, the decision to sturdy the nest was made and a couple of 2x4s were installed. The boards would allow a sturdy platform for the nest and chances of blowing down would decrease dramatically. There are hopes that this nest may be used again.
This camera is placed high in the canopy of a larger tree nearby the new nest site. On windy days you will notice movement.