National Arboretum Nest
AEF Places HD Video Cams on Bald Eagle Nest in Washington, DC
For the first time since 1947, Bald Eagles have returned to the National Arboretum in Washington, DC. In March, 2015, a pair of Bald Eagles were observed mating near Kingman Island, a large island to the south of the Arboretum in the Anacostia River. They were then observed carrying sticks to a tall tulip poplar tree on the south side of Mount Hamilton— A nest was built, eggs were laid, and eaglets were successfully raised and fledged.
The tree is situated on the western edge of the Arboretum’s famed Glen Dale azalea collection, which has been a destination of springtime visitors to the Arboretum since 1949. Now that the Bald Eagles are in residence, the road will be closed to visitors so the eagles won’t be disturbed.
View a virtual guided tour of the Arboretum. (This is Flash based and will not work on all devices.)
This season, watch them go about their daily activities, through high-definition video cams made possible by the American Eagle Foundation. These cams can zoom in and stream every exciting moment in the nest. Hopefully, new babies will hatch, fledge, and fly free.
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