KANSAS CITY — A pair of nesting bald eagles in Blue Springs can now be watched live in Missouri's first eagle nest cam.
The live feed allows people to experience a seldom-seen part of a bald eagle’s life cycle in real-time, says the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Bald eagles have made an impressive comeback in North America after dwindling to only about 3,000 nesting pairs in the 1950s. Today, more than 10,000 pairs nest in the United States annually, including about 200 in Missouri.
Eagle nests are large, reaching 13 feet deep and eight feet across. Bald eagles typically mate for life, and a pair produces one to three eggs annually, though rarely do all three chicks reach maturity. Young bald eagles acquire adult plumage at about age 5 and can live for up to 30 years. Eagles eat a combination of wild prey and carrion.
Bald eagles are a protected species in the United States. The specific location of this nest will not be disclosed to ensure the safety of the pair and their young. Members of the public should not seek out the nest or bother the birds in any way.
The eagle cam is a project of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) along with its partners the City of Blue Springs, Evergy, Capital Electric Line Builders, Axis Communications, and Wild Souls Wildlife Rehabilitation.