Hays cam installed in partnership with CSE Corporation now streaming live
[Fox Chapel, PA, December 27, 2018] – Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania and its eagle cam partner, CSE, announce that the Hays, PA Bald Eagle webcam was positioned this morning to view the eagles’ nest site. The camera has been upgraded for 2019 and will provide a 36x optical zoom. It will broadcast in HD with sound and the stream will include a rewind feature that allows viewers to see up to two hours of previous nest activity.
The live stream may be viewed at aswp.org/pages/hays-nest or csecorporation.com/Pittsburgh-Hays-Bald-Eagle-Cam.
The cam installation takes place prior to the eagles’ breeding season to ensure no disruption to the birds. A seasoned tree climber from Arborel Tree Service, a Davey Company scales a tree in close proximity to the nest to affix the camera. The camera is powered by solar panels—additional batteries for the panels were added this year to increase power to the cam.
The Hays Bald Eagles began working on a new nest this fall, necessitating the webcam’s relocation. It’s not uncommon for Bald Eagles to move nests. Building nests—be it a new nest or adding on to an existing nest—is an important part of the pair’s bonding behavior. While breeding season begins in January, The first eggs of each year are typically laid in mid to late February.
“We are excited to bring the Bald Eagle webcams into viewers’ homes again this year,” said Jim Bonner, executive director, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. “Audubon and CSE have helped the people of Pittsburgh—and really people all over the world—to become connected to the Hays Bald Eagles. We look forward to another year of both viewing the birds and continuing our successful Bald Eagle distance learning programs with local schools, which allow students to watch the eagles while asking real-time questions to environmental educators.”
“CSE is proud to partner with Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania to provide and support the technology that allows Pittsburgh and the world to enjoy the beauty that is right in our own backyard,” said Bill Powers, director of environmental & surveillance systems.
The Hays webcam is a collaborative project between CSE and Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, with assistance from Arborel Tree Service, a Davey Company. The webcam at the Harmar nest is owned by Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, streams from ASWP owned property, and is made possible through the generous support of Comcast Business. Both live video feeds have been granted a special permit by the Pennsylvania Game Commission for educational purposes. The Game Commission's mission is: To manage wild birds, wild mammals, and their habitats for current and future generations.
= new reply since forum marked as read
