ETSU Eagle Nest

This camera looks toward a bald eagle nest built high in a pine tree near Johnson City, in the hills of northeastern Tennessee. Viewers usually see the nest structure itself, the surrounding branches and sky, and the adult eagles coming and going as they tend the nest. The setting is recognisable by the wooded Appalachian landscape and the open view toward the nest.

The most active viewing comes during the nesting season, when adults bring food and chicks move about the nest. Early morning and late afternoon often bring more movement, while midday can be quiet. Weather changes the scene noticeably, with wind moving the branches and rain or snow altering the light. Outside the breeding period the nest is often empty.

Johnson City sits in the Appalachian region of northeastern Tennessee, an area of ridges, valleys and mixed forest. Bald eagles nest near water and woodland, and the region's rivers and lakes support them. Visitors to the area hike, fish and explore the surrounding mountains, and the city serves as a base for trips into the countryside.