Harrison Bay Eagle Cam Fundraiser 2018 is live

Donate!   Thank you to all our viewers who enjoy watching our eagle cam and helping us keep tabs on our nesting eagles. As our frequent viewers know our project is supported primarily by our viewers. We have gone through a lot of struggles over the years from the natural variety that our eagles endure to the technological complexities we have to overcome, but still our viewers have been wonderful each year in providing enough donations to the Friends of Harrison Bay State Park that we are able to support this project and keep it going. If you would like to know more about our fundraiser please check out the fundraiser page:

Fundraiser 2018

Since the loss of our beloved Eloise (1/14), Elliott has had 4 suitors. Thus far no eggs and may or may not happen this season. We are just glad we get to enjoy Elliott & all his Ladies.

Since January 14, 2018 when we lost our beloved Eloise, Elliott has had 4 mates. First came Eliza ( January 15 – 30) who had been here last season also. Then the Banded Lady, Aurora, arrived on January 31 and stayed around until February 5. She appeared again on February 8 but only a brief afternoon visit.  Early evening February 8 saw F3 arrive. Last day we could confirm she was in the nest was February 27. And now we have another female, F4 who we believe arrived Friday, March 2.  She may have been around sooner than that but cams were up and down so no confirmation could be made. Will F4 be the final female for this season? Only the eagles know!

Ever wondered what happens in a Bald Eagle Nest? What about the timeline of events from nest building, bonding, egg laying, hatch, branching, and finally a successful fledge?  This is a wonderful book for all ages. Inside a Bald Eagle’s Nest: A Photographic Journey Through the American Bald Eagle Nesting Season by Teena Ruark Gorrow &‎ Craig A. Koppie 

Richard Beardon, one of our Harrison Bay Eagle Cam photographers, provided this wonderful video of HB11 & HB12 trying to climb on the tee marker. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

2018 has seen many Lady Eagles. Sadly we lost our beloved Eloise (1/13 last day seen in the nest). Eloise passed away Sunday, January 14 at UT Vet Clinic. Eliza, who had appeared in September, 2016, then returned and was Elliott’s lady until 1/30.  With no nest cam available for the 2016 – 2017 nesting season, we can’t confirm how long Eliza was around. We do believe Eloise returned to possibly lay 2 eggs and raise HB11 & HB12. Aurora, our Banded Lady, arrived 1/31 and stole Elliott’s heart until 2/5. On Thursday, 2/8 Aurora was seen in the nest in the morning, Eliza in the afternoon, and then the new Lady, F3, arrived in the evening. She was last seen 2/27. She may have been there longer but cams were up and down so no confirmation.  Despite Elliott’s best efforts, she never laid in the nest nor did she stick around. We thought F3 might be the final 2018 female. Well, that all changed on March 2 with the arrival of F4. Will F4 be Elliott’s choice as a permanent mate? Only the eagles know and they aren’t sharing any details!

Diagram of the Named Branches as seen from our Nest Camera

Remembering Eloise A beautiful tribute to our wonderful Eloise. Created by Paul Carter and Landseer Communications and Consulting. Fly high and free Eloise!

Remembering Eloise Coloring Page Thanks to the talented folks at Landseer Communications and Consulting for creating this wonderful picture.  Share with friends, students, family, and anyone else that may be interested.  Have your own coloring contest!