Watch the Black Eagles live on webcam

The Black Eagles in Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens have gained such status and admiration under photographers and residents in the area, that it forced the Gardens to install a webcam better known as the Eagle Webcam to monitor them.

Spokesperson at the gardens Ronny Tshabalala explained that the eagles drew much attention last year as their fledgling left the nest in September and they moved out of their nest during November and December as two Peregrine falcons moved in. The falcons were on there way again at the end of December and the eagles returned shortly thereafter.

Read the story on how the Falcons moved in here.

“The two eagles have always drawn attention to the gardens and it seems like they are playing the two lead roles in a TV drama and that is why we decided to install the webcams in 2014.”

He added that the team at Africam decided to take it upon themselves and upgrade the webcam on 20 and 21 January.

“They are going to improve the reliability of the webcam and they have already moved the camera to a strategic spot to enable the viewers to see the eggs and the chicks.”

He added that the camera will be upgraded to HD resolution.

“In addition they will also install new sound for better quality and less waterfall noise.”

Here is the link to connect directly to the webcam and watch the Black Eagles live in action: https://www.africam.com/wildlife/black_eagle_webcam

“We want to thank Africam for their assistance and help in the Black Eagle webcam project,” concluded Tshabalala.

Details: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens 086 100 1278.