Greater spotted eagle's nest, Estonia Live Cam

Status: | offline |
Country: | Estonia |
Timezone: | GMT+03:00 |
Broadcast update date: | 03.11.2024 |
Webcam check date: | 03.04.2025 |
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A live webcam provides real-time footage of the greater spotted eagle's nest, set in a wild forest within Harjumaa county, Estonia. The specific location of the nest and camera is kept private to prevent disturbance from tourists. The greater spotted eagle, a bird of prey belonging to the hawk family, faces significant challenges in Europe compared to other eagle species. These eagles can be found nesting across Eurasia, stretching from Finland, Poland, Hungary, and Romania to Mongolia, China, and Pakistan. In Russia, they are present from Kaliningrad to Primorye. During winter months, the greater spotted eagle migrates to regions in India, Iran, and Indochina. Nesting sites typically include trees in mixed forests, often close to floodplain meadows, marshes, rivers, and lakes. These birds may reuse the same nest for several consecutive years. Their diet consists of rodents, reptiles, amphibians, and small birds. Through this live webcam, viewers can observe the greater spotted eagles as they hunt in the forest and care for their young. The female begins laying eggs in May, producing between one to three speckled eggs, though the most common clutch is two. Eggs are laid at different times, and after approximately 40 days of