Welcome to the John Bunker Sands Eagle Tower Cam
2020 New Camera Installation Video
Two days of installation work are presented in this five-minute video. Click anywhere in the image to start.
JBS Eagle Tower Cam Information Site
In partnership with John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
In partnership with John Bunker Sands Wetland Center
Nest Statistics
Location: 25 miles SE of Dallas, TX
Tower Height: 100 feet (30.48 m)
Nest Height: 85 feet (26 meters)
Weight (est): 700 lbs (318 kg)
Diameter (est): 8.7 feet (2.65 m)
Most Asked
Eagle's Names: "Mom" & "Dad"
Ages: Unknown.
Lifespan: Approximately 30 yrs
Eggs laid? Mid-December.
Do both birds incubate? Yes
More answers on our FAQ Page
Special Request
During the 2024/2025 nesting season, sheets of plastic interfered with the eagles and eaglets several times. PLEASE dispose of plastics responsibly.
Here's what happens when you don't...
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Updated: December 21, 2025
Egg #2 Laid Dec 21, 2025
It's normal for eagles to leave eggs unincubated for periods of time. Why? See our FAQ page "About the Egg(s)" section, and the question "How long does it take for an egg to hatch?"
Egg #1 Laid Dec 18, 2025
It's normal for eagles to leave eggs unincubated for periods of time. Why? See our FAQ page "About the Egg(s)" section, and the question "How long does it take for an egg to hatch?"
Updated: September 21, 2025
Eagles Return Sept 21, 2025
Chortles were heard on Sept 21. Eagles were spotted on camera on Sept 22, 2025. They will work on the nest for several weeks. Egg-laying typically begins in mid-December.
Updated: August 10, 2025
New (Additional) Eagle Nest Camera Installed
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, a devoted group of volunteers gathered at the Eagle Tower to install a second camera. The new cam is mounted at the end of the tower arm above the nest, and is aimed back toward the nest, giving an opposite view from the original camera. The new cam is higher resolution, and it too can be rotated, tilted, and zoomed into the nest.
Camera links:
JBS Eagle Cam #1
JBS Eagle Cam #2
Updated: April 12, 2025
Eaglet #2 Fledged! Apr 12, 2025
Eaglet #1 Fledged! Apr 10, 2025
Big Storm! Mar 4, 2025
Eaglets Hatching! Jan 22, 2025
Second Egg Laid: Dec 18, 2024
Egg Laid: Dec 15, 2024
Eagles Return: Sep 17, 2024
Eaglet fledged June 5, 2024 (approx)
Eaglet Hatched! Jan 24, 2024
At 7:18 a.m. Central Time, JBS-23 (eaglet #2) fledged! Both eaglets will stay in the area for a while as they learn hunting and other skills from ";Mom" & "Dad".
JBS-23 Flight Images:
Thinking
Warm Up
Flight!
JBS-23 Fledge Video [2:06]
Not familiar with eagle terminology? Visit our GLOSSARY page!
At 9:34 a.m. Central Time, one eaglet flew from the nest! It will stay in the area for a while as it learns hunting and other skills from ";Mom" & "Dad". One more to go!
JBS-22 Flight Images:
Ready!
Launch!
Flight!
JBS-22 Pre-flight Video [5:27]
JBS-22 Fledge Video [1:27]
Not familiar with eagle terminology? Visit our GLOSSARY page!
60+ mph winds at the nest today! Mom, chicks, and nest survived.
Eaglets began hatching this morning!
It's normal for eagles to leave eggs unincubated for periods of time. Why? See our FAQ page "About the Egg(s)" section, and the question "How long does it take for an egg to hatch?"
Egg visible in the nest cup the morning of Dec 15!. It's normal for eagles to leave the egg unincubated for periods of time. Why? See our FAQ page "About the Egg(s)" section, and the question "How long does it take for an egg to hatch?"
"Mom" or "Dad" eagle heard on the tower cam microphone 9/17! (3:40 mark in this video). Also: Coyote howls, and a turkey vulture walking and squawking on the tower!
Note: Live chat on the streaming video site will not be available this season.
Baby eagle. Strong voice!
Listen here. (1:29)
(Our apologies for the wind noise.)
Two days of installation work are presented in this five-minute video. Click anywhere in the image to start.
