This project is a partnership between the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Outdoor Channel, and the Friends of the National Conservation Training Center. We also acknowledge the many dedicated eagle fans from around the country and the world who have been with us from the beginning, and who have provided a great deal of support for this project.
The eagle nest is located approximately 75 miles from Washington, D.C. on the campus of The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services' National Conservation Training Center. The campus is in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, approximately 1/4 mile from the Potomac River.
*COMMUNITY NOTE*
After 22 years, the original bald eagle’s nest at the USFWS National Conservation Training Center is gone. On April 19, 2025 at 10:00 pm a sudden windstorm blew the big nest from the top of its sycamore tree home.
Sadly, none of the three eaglets survived the 90 ft. fall. They were four weeks old.
Fortunately, both adult eagles are ok and have been seen flying and perching in the big nest tree and nearby trees.
Last fall, the eagle pair built a new nest about 15 ft. below the original nest and in the same tree. This new nest is in a very strong section of the tree and had minimal damage. We are hopeful the eagle pair will use this new nest to raise their young next season.
Background: In the fall of 2003, the original eagle pair began to build their nest, and the first eggs were laid in the spring of 2004. In the fall of 2005, NCTC installed the first nest camera and online viewers were amazed to see intimate views of life in the nest. Supported by the Friends of NCTC, the Outdoor Channel, and dedicated citizen scientists the NCTC nest developed a large online following across North America and around the world, including many K-12 school classrooms.
We extend condolences to everyone who enjoyed daily visits to the NCTC Eaglecam and many thanks for all the kind words of support. Here is a memorial tribute to the original nest and to all the bald eagles & eaglets that made it their home.
*EDITOR'S NOTE*
Camera 1 on this page shows the roost tree where the eagles often perch at night.
Camera 2 on this page shows where the main nest used to be. The eagles perch on this "lookout post" at times.
Camera 3 on this page shows the new lower nest where the eagle pair are often seen in early morning @ 5:00 am ET.
Links/Resources: National Conservation Training Center | Friends of the NCTC | Nest Location | Nest History & FAQ | Daily Journal | Hatch Dates
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