BTES has partnered with the ETSU Department of Biological Science for their EagleCam Project to live stream an eagle’s nest that is located in the BTES service area.
BTES TV+ cable customers can view the live stream on channels 1001 and 1002. Don’t have BTES TV+? Contact us today at 423-968-1526 to upgrade!
Information from ETSU's Department of Biological Science:
In November 2015, BTES and the Department of Biological Sciences set up a live streaming camera focused on an active nest of Bald Eagles, our national bird. The mated pair of Bald Eagles are located in Bluff City. This camera provides a novel perspective into the lives and habits of these beautiful birds. Bald Eagles are long-lived birds of prey that have high nest site fidelity and will reuse the same structure for years. As part of the courtship behavior, mated pairs of Bald Eagles will bring new twigs and branches to the pre-existing nest each breeding season which results in a massive structure that can be well over one ton in weight! Eggs should be laid by early January. This is a prime opportunity to observe these iconic birds in their natural habitat, undisturbed.
Dr. Fred Alsop, our resident ornithologist, has taken the lead in this project from its conception more than a year ago. The support for the project to this point has been enthusiastic; ranging from the CEO of the regional power company to the private landowner whose property hosts our nesting Bald Eagles. These birds have even gained new supporters in the power company workers who have spent many hours on site installing equipment.
