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." To open directly in the full version of Windows Media Player visit .
If you are using a Mac you may need to install Flip-4-Mac to view the Bald Eagle Webcam. This will allow you to view the webcam using Quicktime. To install this free software visit Flip-4-Mac.
Viewing experiences may differ based on internet connection and device. There is currently no technical support regarding the quality of this video stream. However, we do welcome your feedback. Contact us at: Channel Islands Interpretation.
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, the National Park Service, other federal and state agencies, the , and the 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 year’s 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 .
The Channel Islands Live 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 and the National Park Service. The bald eagle nest is on the portion of Santa Cruz Island that is owned by and they are graciously hosting the webcam.
Bald Eagle Archives
View video and still images from bald eagles on the Channel Islands.
