MDC launches first live bald eagle camera feed

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Conservation has launched a live camera feed of a bald eagle pair, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of these iconic birds.

In partnership with several organizations, the department has installed the first and only live bald eagle camera in Missouri.

The feed is now active and available for viewing.

The bald eagle population has made a significant recovery in North America, growing from approximately 3,000 nesting pairs in the 1950s to over 10,000 pairs annually in the United States. Missouri is home to around 200 nesting pairs.