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527 pm RJ finally gets a go. Susie steps aside and cleans her beak. RJ starts to eat his share of the fish.
NCTC - Resident Pair - Bella and ScoutImportant DatesImportant Links
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The NCTC Eagle Cam is a partnership between the USA Fish and Wildlife Service, the Outdoor Channel and The Friends of the National Conservation Training Center. Mating - Seen on the Nest: Nov 17/25
Nest History: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rsyuT7gZXApRJ3k6VPUbwKmAKHH2lwP2bQWs4fzGthI/edit?usp=sharing
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The nest is located about 75 miles from Washington, DC and is located on the campus grounds of the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC). The campus is located in Shepherdstown, West Virgina and situated about 1/4 mile to the Potomac River. Eggs Laid:
Outdoor Channel with discussion & links to the NCTC Cams https://www.outdoorchannel.com/live/eaglecam/326707/0
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Feb 15 @ 451 pm
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About the Nest Feb 18 @ 322 pm
Camera #1 - Overhead Lower Cam View - You Tube https://www.youtube.com/live/3ieUramhCCI?si=HzchGG8k08stqPjq
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The cams do not have wipers, but they do have heaters and "self-cleaning" globes designed for rain to wash the globe and drip off the globe bottom.Feb 21 @ 619 pm
Camera #2 - Best Wide Angle View - You Tube https://www.youtube.com/live/7OFQQuyryTo?si=1FckDVX-lELob67i
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As of Feb 4/26 - The current nest is roughly 6x5 and 3 ft deep - it will grow over time. The old nest was 8 x 7 and 5 ft deep. The original nest had been used for 22 years when it was blown down by a wind storm April 19, 2025.Hatch Day
Camera #3 - Lower Bowl View - You Tube https://www.youtube.com/live/fQTa-jTvdA0?si=1T1lSfzPhLvOGQR2
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March 27 @ 327 pmEagledictionary AbbrevationsFun Terms
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The You Tube Links sometimes change so in the search bar in You Tube just type in NCTC Eagle Cam and all the cam views should list.March 30 @ 834 amBST = Babysitting TreesMT= EmptyShuggles - Shaking out of the coat feathers.
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All cam links are available at the Outdoor Channel Eagle Cam Page too.COTG = Changing of the guard, switch.PS = Poop ShootSnite - Sneeze
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Facebook Bald Eagles 101 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1690426617860075DCT = Daycare TreesPancake - Laying flat in the nest.Snoozette - When the incubating adult tucks its head inside and under its wing to sleep.
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Debs Video Library on the NCTC Pair and Others https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpsaVUPBs-2okyGpcn5UfA?view_as=subscriberER= Egg RollSED = Sweet Eagle DreamsTuckaroo - When the adult draws bedding up with its beak and places it all around itself while incubating.
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Pauls Video Library https://www.youtube.com/@paulk2022/videosFludge - Accidental fledge due to a fall or misstep or being pushed off the nest before ready to fledge.UFO -= Unidentified Food ObjectHAGD - Have a good day.
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Feb 3/26 - NCTC completed the nest tree work from 330 to 630 pm. Here is an update from Randy. They trimmed about 6 feet off the dead limb that supported the original nest and left an 8 foot section that supports the new nest. The post also provides a place for the eagles to perch; a great lookout post. They ran a new 100 foot cable from the ground to camera 2 and tested all 3 cams and mics to ensure they were working well. The old cable has some stree from tension by the expanding nest and growing tree limbs likely pulling on the cam connector so they replaced the entire cable. A big thanks to Kyle and Mathew at S & K Enterprises for going "above and beyond" to get this work done safely and skillfully. Thanks to Clayton for his great technical work and to the NCTC Facility Operations Crew for quickly getting the snow plowed for us. The nest now measures 4 ft X 6ft X 3 ft deep and growing. We are looking forward to eggs being laid here.
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March 12 2-26 - On the Daily Spreadsheet effective immediately we are going to use the term Egg Check to capture checking the eggs, aerating/working up the bedding in the egg cup region and rolling the eggs. It will save us time. If there is something off then we can identify that in detail. Thanks again to Bette, Tasha and Cindy for helping me with the Daily it is greatly appreciated.
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DaysHatch DayFledge Day
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E13 AGE1362026-03-272026-06-15 - 80 days/11.42 weeks of age
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E14 AGE1332026-03-302026-06-25 87 Days/12.42 Weeks Old
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2026 NCTC Nesting Season Summary - Prepared by Deb Stecyk - July 26, 2026
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2025 – In the fall Bella & Scout started doing restorations and repairs to the new nest.
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2026 – Early in January and continuing into February the adults worked on the nest, mated.
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Eggs Laid - 3
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Feb 15, 2026 – Egg #1 Laid at 451 pm
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Feb 16 – Egg #1 – Egg was either damaged or nonviable. The egg becomes part of the nest.
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Feb 18, 2026 – 322 pm
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Feb 21, 2026 – 619 pm
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Hatch Dates
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March 27, 2026 – 327 pm
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March 30, 2026 – 834 am
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Fledge Dates
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June 15, 2026 – Susie – Age 80 days/11.42 weeks of age.
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June 25, 2026 – RJ – Age 87 days/12.42 weeks of age.
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Juveniles Last Seen at the Nest – July 12, 2026
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Both juveniles returned to the nest post fledge.
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July 2, both juvies visited the nest.
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July 5 both juveniles made solo visits to the nest.
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July 7 one juvenile was perched in the attic for four hours, heard several times calling out for the family and likely calling for food delivery. Later perches at the Daycare Tree (DCT).
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July 8 one juvenile visits the nest and later one flies by the nest may have landed in the attic.
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July 9 RJ makes a brief visit to the nest then perches in the attic. The attic is a reference to the higher branches in the sycamore nest tree that are above the nest.
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July 10 One of the juvies is heard and seen in the attic.
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July 11 One of the juveniles likely RJ makes brief visit to the nest.
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July 12 RJ or Susie visits the nest. Steps on the lure moves it. Age of the juveniles today, Susie is 106 & RJ is 103 Days Old.
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Bella & Scout Do Not Migrate - Last Seen July 20 at the DCT
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July 1 Bella delivers a fish to the nest.
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July 9 Bella is heard vocalizing from the attic. Bella has a distinctive call.
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July 12 Scout delivers a squirrel or bunny to the nest.
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July 13 Scout visits nest eats the leftovers in the nest.
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July 20 Bella and Scout were perched at the Daycare Tree for the night see video.
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July 26,2026With no recent sightings of Susie or RJ it is safe to assume they have likely left the territory to start their independent lives. We wish them both safe travels, food aplenty and a family all of their own one day. The Daily Activity Journal will move to as needed basis effective today.
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July 22,2026July 20 Bella and Scout were perched at the Daycare Tree for the night see video.
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Weather in Shepherdstown, Partly to mostly sunny, after Mother Nature got her multiple showers last night! 86/60
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646 am - Morning NCTC It is going to be a beautiful day at the nest, sunshine and beautiful temperatures expected today with a high of ☀️84 F
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Love all the early morning songs and sounds that we hear at the nest but missing Bella, Scout and the kids Susie and RJ. Hope they are doing well and staying safe.
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July 21,2026Daily Activity - Susie is 116 Days Old and RJ is 113 Days Old - Both are 15+ Weeks Old
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Weather in Shepherdstown, Mostly cloudy with a chance of severe thunderstorms. 87/67. Heavy rains are probable.
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541am Adult seen exiting DCT , circles near the BST and heads back toward the sycamore grove. The storms are calling to be pretty bad this evening. Stay safe everyone!
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741pm Adult lands at the DCT.
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816pm 2nd adult flys in from the river and lands at the DCT. Deer seen running. Cam 1.
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818 pm Raining and breezy. No sign of our eagles hopefully they are hunkered down somewhere shielded from the rain.
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827pm Both adults are perched at the DCT.
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834 pm At least one adult at the DCT. Need a zoom in to see if both are there. One may have moved to the attic.
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841pm Both are still there. 🥰
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Snake in the nest cam2 &3. 9:25pm
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1140 pm Heard the donkey yeehaw.
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1150 am Nest has been MT all morning unless I missed a visit.
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July 20,2026Daily Activity - Susie is 115 Days Old and RJ is 112 Days Old - Both are 15+ Weeks Old
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Weather in Shepherdstown, Partly to mostly sunny, just a little smokey, 83/72.
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523, 524 am - Several solo Juvenile eagle calls heard, likely perched at DCT or BST.
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526 am More juvenile like calls heard, more distance sounding so the youngster must be in flight or moved closer to the river bed.
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613 pm Distant juvenile eagle calls heard.
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616 pm Beautiful cardinal perched on a nearby branch visible on Cam 1
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741 pm - Adult arrives to the DCT. 816 pm Second adult arrives to the DCT. As daylight faded both remained perched in the DCT where they will perch for the night. Video https://youtu.be/yzhvaHx1EEA?si=IMHrcbUFDsBN-hLK
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July 19,2026Daily Activity - Susie is 114 Days Old and RJ is 111 Days Old - Both are 15+ Weeks Old
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Weather in Shepherdstown, the area was not under a bad air quality alert, however, smoke can still be smelled in the area. Partly Cloudy, no rain, 82/63.
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No updates or sightings today.
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July 18,2026Daily Activity - Susie is 113 Days Old and RJ is 110 Days Old - Both are 15+ Weeks Old
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Weather in Shepherdstown, the area is under a Code Orange alert for bad air quality. Thunderstorms likely. 91/71
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541 am Departure heard in the attic, Adult then seen flying toward the river on Cam 1.
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7 am Good Morning NCTC it is raining and an air quality alert remains in place at the nest. Air quality should improve this afternoon. Here’s to hoping we see our eagles today. Have a terrific Saturday nest mates 💖
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725 am Raining.
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725.55 am Noise heard in the attic of the tree, possibly branches falling or a landing or take off; no visuals on any of the cams.