Cornell Lab Bird Cams

What Cornell Lab Bird Cams actually is

Cornell's ornithology lab runs cameras on nests and feeders: bald eagles, barn owls, albatrosses in Hawaii, hummingbirds and a permanently busy Ontario feeder. Seasons are followed from nest building through hatching to fledging, with researchers annotating what is happening and why.

Why it is worth your time

Following one nest across a season becomes a real commitment, and lab staff answer questions in the chat when something goes wrong on camera.

Common questions

Is Cornell Lab Bird Cams free?

Yes. Cornell Lab Bird Cams is free and does not ask you to register or hand over an email address before you can use it.

How long does Cornell Lab Bird Cams take?

Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention. We file it under "Coffee break" — watch one nest from first egg to first flight.

Does Cornell Lab Bird Cams work on a phone?

Yes. Cornell Lab Bird Cams works on a phone as well as it does on a laptop.

What kind of site is Cornell Lab Bird Cams?

We list it under The Wholesome Web — for when the feed has been too much. Following one nest across a season becomes a real commitment, and lab staff answer questions in the chat when something goes wrong on camera.