Live Feed: Eagle cams bring the great outdoors to your computer

WASHINGTON – A war is brewing in the Chesapeake Bay high above the ground, where generations of bald eagles are vying for precious territory.

Humans can catch a glimpse of these battles with cameras strategically hidden in nests along the James River. The Richmond pair, along with 16 others scattered through the region, are under surveillance by the Center for Conservation Biology.

Watch the live feed of the Richmond eagles below:


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Why all the fuss?

Humans just can’t seem to stay in one place. As cities and neighborhoods expand, trees are chopped down and eagles are forced out of their natural habitats. Young, sexually mature eagles are forced to compete with older eagles for prime real estate.

Scientists report seeing “combat wounds” in many birds, and “deaths are becoming increasingly common as these conflicts escalate,” the conservation center says.

Through the cams, experts hope to learn more about territorial behavior and nesting ecology. Plus, the baby birds are pretty cute to watch.

True eagle-philes can also check out the Decorah Bald Eagle Cam in Iowa, where a mama bird is expected to lay eggs any day now, reports Wired.com.


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The Iowa webcam is part of a 12-video network operated by the Raptor Resource Project, which also monitors falcons, ospreys, hawks and owls.

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