U.S. National Arboretum & Partnering Entities Launch Eagle Nest Cameras In DC

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: Spelling his female mate, a male Bald Eagle lands on his nest containing two eggs at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC on March 11, 2016. The pair, named named 'Mr. President' and 'The First Lady' is currently nesting in a Tulip Poplar tree amongst the Azalea Collection at the U.S. National Arboretum. The female laid two eggs, one on February 10th and the other on Valentine's Day. With an incubation period of roughly 35 days, eaglets could hatch as early as March 15th. Officials have cordoned off the surrounding area and the general public is not allowed access to insure successful incubation. However, thanks to the recent installation of high definition eagle cameras, anyone can watch this pair as they expect their first eaglets to hatch in the coming days. Also, a dim light on the camera makes it possible to watch the birds 24/7. The nesting, hatching, feeding, and care of the DC eagles and their eaglets can be viewed at eagles.org/dceaglecam. The U.S. National Arboretum, in collaboration the American Eagle Foundation (AEF), Alfred State, SUNY College of Technology, with resources and support from DC Department of Energy and Environment and US Fish and Wildlife Service all pitched in to erect the solar-powered eaglecams. This same pair of mated Bald Eagles successfully nested at this same spot last year producing an eaglet. They were the first Bald Eagle pair to nest in this location since 1947. Press release is at: http://www.usna.usda.gov/aefpr.pdf (Photo by Linda Davidson / The Washington Post via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: Spelling his female mate, a male Bald Eagle lands on his nest containing two eggs at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC on March 11, 2016. The pair, named named 'Mr. President' and 'The First Lady' is currently nesting in a Tulip Poplar tree amongst the Azalea Collection at the U.S. National Arboretum. The female laid two eggs, one on February 10th and the other on Valentine's Day. With an incubation period of roughly 35 days, eaglets could hatch as early as March 15th. Officials have cordoned off the surrounding area and the general public is not allowed access to insure successful incubation. However, thanks to the recent installation of high definition eagle cameras, anyone can watch this pair as they expect their first eaglets to hatch in the coming days. Also, a dim light on the camera makes it possible to watch the birds 24/7. The nesting, hatching, feeding, and care of the DC eagles and their eaglets can be viewed at eagles.org/dceaglecam. The U.S. National Arboretum, in collaboration the American Eagle Foundation (AEF), Alfred State, SUNY College of Technology, with resources and support from DC Department of Energy and Environment and US Fish and Wildlife Service all pitched in to erect the solar-powered eaglecams. This same pair of mated Bald Eagles successfully nested at this same spot last year producing an eaglet. They were the first Bald Eagle pair to nest in this location since 1947. Press release is at: http://www.usna.usda.gov/aefpr.pdf (Photo by Linda Davidson / The Washington Post via Getty Images)
U.S. National Arboretum & Partnering Entities Launch Eagle Nest Cameras In DC
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