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We create, improve, and directly maintain over 40 nests and nest sites, provide training in nest site creation and management, and develop innovations in nest site management and viewing that bring people closer to the natural world. Our birdcams include:

Decorah EagleCam: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
Decorah North EagleCam: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-north-nest/
Mississippi Flyway: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/flyway-cam/
Great Spirit Bluff FalconCam: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/gsb-falcons/
Xcel Energy cams:
https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/xcel-energy-cams/

10/22/2026

Morning nestorations with the T's in Trempealeau, WI. Mr. T took some time off from his other nest to give Mrs. T a hand - or would that be beak? Either way, it was a pleasure to see them!

10/21/2026

A look at spring peregrine falcon banding!

10/19/2026

It’s been just three days since we started streaming, and nest work is in full swing! Today’s Diction-aerie word is eagletecture [ea·gle·tec·ture]: the relentless, stick-by-stick eagle pursuit of nest perfection, which HD and HM2 demonstrated beautifully in Decorah this morning. Sticks (especially sticks placed by one’s mate!) can always be moved and improved with a little nibbling, a stick tango, or a gentle Beakerson’s reminder. I loved today’s nestorations, and the excellent breakfish one of the eagles gobbled down as the rising sun painted the sky pink and gold.

10/19/26, Decorah: HD with a two-fisted stick delivery
https://youtu.be/VacC8_oH-sg
10/19/26, Decorah: HD & HM2 stick tango, with a little beakiness
https://youtu.be/YFUUutbCaw8
10/19/26, Decorah: A fish on the fly
https://youtu.be/0di_kl6OEqQ

Meanwhile, the Decorah North neighbors are showing up and showing off, although we aren’t seeing much of DNF right now. Watchers will remember that she lost her mate, Mr. North, to an intruder last year, and we’re still waiting to see how this season shakes out.

10/18/26, DN: No eagles yet, but a family of raccoons has been spotted!
https://youtu.be/mdhze76lJvI
10/18/26, DN: A young great horned owl visits the nest, and some bucks check out the pasture
https://youtu.be/UJ4Yz9VM1W0
10/18/26, DN: And finally an eagle, possibly DNF or UM
https://youtu.be/AKW1NjW-9aM

In Trempealeau, we’ve spotted Mrs. T visiting the nest and perching in the yard, but Mr. T is back on the Minnesota island with another female. Will he establish a new thruple? Is he courting a new prospect, or did Mrs. MNI return? We hope you’ll join us for another season of As the Nest Turns, although we’d prefer that Mr. T make this nest his primary!

10/17/26, Trempealeau: Mrs. T on N2, and a camera installed upstairs
https://youtu.be/J_Ijsat1c7Q

If you want to watch bald eagles and many other birds on migration, don’t miss the Flyway cam! We’re seeing bald eagles, American white pelicans, two or three species of gulls, American avocets, and sandhill cranes. Earlier today there were so many pelicans that parts of the river looked like they were covered in snow. This video features ducks and coot feet, one of my favorites!
https://youtu.be/8IIzzW_RyM4

To watch any of our cams live, visit https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/ and pick your favorite site or bird.

Introducing our 2026 interns!Jaime is a sophomore at U.W. Platteville studying biology and zoology. What's the bird pict...
10/19/2026

Introducing our 2026 interns!

Jaime is a sophomore at U.W. Platteville studying biology and zoology. What's the bird pictured? It's a juvenile Sharp-Shinned Hawk!

These birds were handled for the purpose of scientific research under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey and in accordance with all state permitting requirements.

Introducing our 2026 interns!Ruby is a sophomore at U.W. Platteville studying environmental science. What's in her hands...
10/17/2026

Introducing our 2026 interns!

Ruby is a sophomore at U.W. Platteville studying environmental science. What's in her hands? It's a juvenile Bald Eagle, which is a rare and exciting trap for us!

These birds were handled for the purpose of scientific research under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey and in accordance with all state permitting requirements.

Introducing our 2026 interns!Megan is a junior at Luther College studying environmental science, biology, and music. Wha...
10/15/2026

Introducing our 2026 interns!

Megan is a junior at Luther College studying environmental science, biology, and music. What's in her hands? It's a juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk!

These birds were handled for the purpose of scientific research under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey and in accordance with all state permitting requirements.

Introducing our 2026 interns!Mazie is a junior at Luther College studying biology and chemistry. What's in her hands? It...
10/13/2026

Introducing our 2026 interns!

Mazie is a junior at Luther College studying biology and chemistry. What's in her hands? It's a female adult Cooper's Hawk!

These birds were handled for the purpose of scientific research under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey and in accordance with all state permitting requirements.

Missing the Decorah Eagles, Decorah North Eagles, or Trempealeau Eagles? We'll begin streaming from all three on Friday,...
10/12/2026

Missing the Decorah Eagles, Decorah North Eagles, or Trempealeau Eagles? We'll begin streaming from all three on Friday, October 16, at noon Central!

In Decorah, HD and HM2 have begun work on N6. We're glad they accepted the housewarming gift of a freshly road-killed squirrel we left for them. We replaced a camera and did some trimming near N6 and N1.

The eagle drama continues in Trempealeau! Mr. T appears to be back on the MN Island with a female eagle that could be Mrs. MNI from last year, or could be another eagle entirely, while we've seen Mrs. T near the N1/N2 nest trees. As always, the eagles aren't sharing their plans with us, but this area has a lot of eagles and nests. We'll see how everything shakes out.

At any rate, we added a camera to N2 and removed a bottle of Early American Old Spice from N1. Since none of us are hauling bottles of Old Spice up into nest trees, we assume one of the T's saw it bobbing in the river, retrieved it, and carried it up to the nest before discovering it wasn't edible.

We're not seeing much activity at Decorah North, where we repaired some cable covering and cleaned some cameras. We're reminding ourselves that DNF lost Mr. North this spring and it isn't uncommon for new mates to push nest activities back. In the meantime, there are deer and cattle to watch.

We hope to see you there!

Links
Decorah Eagles: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-eagles/
Trempealeau Eagles:
https://www.raptorresource.org/trempealeau-eagles/
Decorah North Eagles: https://www.raptorresource.org/birdcams/decorah-north-nest/

Introducing our 2026 interns!Gloria is a freshman at Luther College studying environmental studies and music performance...
10/10/2026

Introducing our 2026 interns!

Gloria is a freshman at Luther College studying environmental studies and music performance. What's in her hands? It's a juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk!

These birds were handled for the purpose of scientific research under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey and in accordance with all state permitting requirements.

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