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Channel Islands National Park
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Channel Islands Live Bald Eagle Webcam

 
 

(For full screen viewing, right click on the video image and select "Zoom" and then select "Full Screen." The video will be pixelated since the resolution of the streaming video is 320 x 240. To exit full screen, push the "Escape" key or right click on the video image and select "Exit Full Screen.")

In spring 2006, the first chick to hatch unaided by humans on the Channel Islands in over 50 years made headlines across the country. Thrilled with the public interest in this historic event, federal agencies and the Ventura County Office of Education established a webcam that brought live, streaming images of the chick and its parents into the schools and homes of millions of Americans.

Due to the success of this webcam, it has been reestablished on Santa Cruz Island to watch this years nesting activity. The solar-powered camera runs daily between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Viewers will need a computer with high bandwidth and Windows Media Player.

The bald eagle webcam was made possible through the generous donation of time, expertise, and equipment from the Ventura County Office of Education along with funding and support by the Montrose Settlements Restoration Program and the National Park Service. The bald eagle nest is on the portion of Santa Cruz Island that is owned by The Nature Conservancy and they are graciously hosting the webcam.

 

2006 Eagle Webcam Highlights

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Northside Bald Eagle Chick Feeding at Different Stages of Development


Southside Bald Eagle Chick's First Flight

Bald Eagles
Discussion Board
Discussion board for nesting bald eagles on Santa Cruz Island.
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adult bald eagle
Bald Eagle
Learn more about bald eagles in the park.
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Montrose settlement
Montrose Settlements Restoration Program
Restoring natural resources harmed by DDTs and PCBs.
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IWS
Institute for Wildlife Studies
Reintroducing bald eagles to the Channel Islands.
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Blue whale                                          Photo: Brad Sillasen  

Did You Know?
Park and sanctuary waters are home to the largest aggregation of blue whales in the world. Approximately 10% of the global blue whale population gathers in the channel during the summer.
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Last Updated: September 23, 2009 at 14:15 EST