The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Eagle Cam is back online.
The Game Commission on Wednesday launched the latest installment of its Eagle Cam.
The camera allows viewers worldwide access to live video and audio captured at a bald eagle nest in Hanover, Pa. and streamed in real time via the internet.
Game Commission Executive Director R. Matthew Hough said the uncertain future of the eagles that will be spending time in front of the camera is part of the reason it’s attracted so many viewers.
Even last year, when the nesting attempt ended early, more than 550,000 individuals tuned in to watch. And during the successful nesting two years ago, there were about 1.5 million viewers.
“The Game Commission’s Eagle Cam allows us to view bald eagles in a way you really can’t in the wild,” Hough said. “Over the past four years, we’ve seen an adult eagle defend its egg against a raiding raccoon, watched as another adult unwaveringly continued to incubate eggs as snow piled up on its back, and had to deal with a newly obstructed view after one chick targeted the camera lens. Even during last year’s failed nesting attempt, watching the eagles’ response was fascinating.
“With the Eagle Cam, what will happen next is anyone’s guess,” Hough said.
Twitter and Facebook users also can share the Eagle Cam with friends by tweeting #PGCeaglecam.
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