EagleCam
Welcome to the EagleCam, a collaboration with Duke Farms.
The Below message is from Duke Farms regarding the eagle cam:
Duke Farms regrets to report that we will be unable to provide live stream video via our Eagle Cam for the 2012 nesting season. Several components of the system were repaired last autumn due to damage sustained during Hurricane Irene. Unfortunately, when the camera was put into operation, we discovered that the damage to the operating system was more extensive than originally known.
Nesting Bald Eagles are designated as an endangered species in New Jersey and we are prohibited from approaching the nest area to effect further repairs while the nest remains active. As always, the welfare of the eagles must be our primary concern. Bald eagles have been known to abandon a nest when disturbed by human activity.
Bald Eagles are extremely sensitive to human disturbance. At no time should anyone approach nesting eagles. People who want to observe or photograph eagles and who come too close may actually cause the birds to abandon a nest.
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Duke Farms Eagle Banding 2011
Located on Duke Farms in central New Jersey, the EagleCam allows viewers an up close and personal view into the lives of a pair of bald eagles as they breed, incubate, and raise young. It is a perfect tool for teaching about wildlife and covers a variety of topics including animal behavior, bird biology and natural history, endangered species, food webs, contamination, and MORE!
Duke Farms Eagle Cam FAQ’s
How long have eagles been nesting at Duke Farms?
The eagle nest at Duke Farms was first discovered in the fall of 2004. The pair started using the nest in 2005.
In what type of tree is the nest located?
The nest is located in a sycamore tree that is about 120 feet tall.
How big is the nest?
The nest is approximately 6 feet wide and 6 feet deep.
How high is the nest?
The nest is about 80 feet high.
How long has the camera been at the nest?
The camera was set up in 2008 and transmitted the picture beginning in March 2008.
Zoom+ Duke Farms eagle nest camera.
Where is the camera located?
The camera is in a tree about 60 feet away from the nest, positioned above to view the nest from above. The camera can be maneuvered remotely to pan, tilt and zoom.
How many young have been raised in this nest?
A total of 13 eagle chicks have been raised and fledged from this nest since 2005.
2005- 1 chick
2006- 2 chicks
2007- 1 chick
2008- 2 chicks
2009- 3 chicks
2010- 2 chicks
2010- 2 chicks
When do the birds start incubating?
In 2011, the pair started incubating on February 20.
Are the adult eagles banded?
In 2009 and 2010 it was noted that both the male and female were NJ- banded birds, because they each had a green color band on one leg and a silver federal band on the other. In 2011, however, there was a new female in the pair, which we know because she was not banded.
Have any of the chicks been banded?
Yes, the chicks were banded in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
2007- 1 chick- male
2009- 3 chicks- males
2010- 2 chicks-females
2011- 2 chicks- males
How is the eagle cam funded?
Duke Farms hosts the eagle camera and the internet connection. The Endangered and Nongame Species Program and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ support their work and conduct the on-site banding and provide biological consulting.
How many eagle nests are in NJ?
In 2011 there were 113 nesting eagle pairs monitored in New Jersey. Ninety-five of these were active (laid eggs) and 71 were successful in producing 119 young.
To learn more about eagles in New Jersey you can read the 2011 New Jersey Bald Eagle Project Report.
Learn More:
 | 2011 EagleCam Nest Updates - 59.8KB |
| 2011 NJ Bald Eagle Project Report - 842.7KB |
| 2010 Bald Eagle Project Report - 534.7KB |
| 2010 Eagle Cam Nest Updates - 31.0KB |
| Adopt a Species - Bald eagle - 197.5KB |
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