See a pair of American Bald Eagles that have built a nest in the Garden. Visitors can get a good view of the nest and its inhabitants from NATO Tower or our Tropical Garden. Or, watch online using our special "Eagle Cam."
The eagle cam is off for the season.
- The first egg was laid on January 31. Hatched March 11. ID band NC. Male. Fledged May 27.
- The second egg was laid on February 3. Hatched March 13. ID band ND. Male. Fledged May29.
- The third egg was laid on February 6. Hatched March 14. ID band NE. Male. Fledged May 31.
- Eaglet banded on March 31. See photos
- Eaglets banded on May 5, satellite tr
ansmitter fitted on oldest eaglet and given name "Camellia" for tracking purposes. See photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question about what you are seeing? Here are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions. Learn more ...
History of the Norfolk Botanical Garden nest
The eagles have been nesting at Norfolk Botanical Garden since 2004. Twelve eaglets have fledged from the nest since then. Learn more...
Eagle Blogs
Keep up to date with the events in the nest by reading a blog posted by the Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries. Learn more ...
Also see a blog on the eagles by the Center for Conservation Biology at William & Mary. Learn more ...
See who else is watching the cam!
Eagle watching draws viewers from around the world. Want to see who else is fascinated by the cam? Learn more...
Eaglets Make Learning Fun!
Let's face it, learning about wildlife is a quite a bit easier when you can watch it...live. Want to see if your school is among those who can't stop watching the Eagle Cam? Learn more...
- Download "Flying High With The Fledglings (.pdf)" - a special teacher's resource
Talk With Other Watchers
Norfolk Botanical Garden Eagles Forum - A forum about our eagles set up by dedicated watchers
Other forums with threads about the NBG eagles:
Maine Bald Eagle Cam Discussion
Hancock Wildlife Foundation
Keep The Camera Rolling
Your donation helps support costs to maintain computers, transmitters and countless other technical necessities that are required to bring the eagles to your computer. In addition, your donation can fund improvements to equipment, future expansion of the project and education programs. A gift of $50 will support one day's operation of the Eagle Cam loved by viewers around the globe. Donate today and make a world of difference.
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