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Minnesota installs EagleCam after 2,000-pound, 20-year-old nest destroyed in snowstorm


The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the launch of new eagle cameras after the collapse of a live-streamed nest housing two birds and their chick. The new camera will showcase a different nesting pair in a different location, while the old EagleCam will continue to operate as the original pair has built a new nest nearby. Both cameras are live on the DNR website and YouTube channel.

The collapse of the old nest that housed the unofficially named pair “Nancy and Beau” during a heavy snowstorm led to an outpouring of grief from viewers around the world. The chick was found dead, sparking sadness among the popular Facebook groups that followed the pair closely.

The eagles at the new location have nested there for at least four years and have reared several broods of eaglets. The female is expected to lay eggs around February, with a hatching period of about 35 days. The pair is known for their dedicated care for their chicks, constantly bringing them dead fish to satisfy their appetites.

The DNR, which does not name the animals it follows, has installed the new camera at the new nest at a cost of about $5,000, with support from Minneapolis-based Xcel Energy. The eagles serve as ambassadors for the agency’s Nongame Wildlife Program, which supports wildlife projects across the state. The cameras are set to go live on Thursday to coincide with a statewide charity event.

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