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Webcam of nesting eagles takes off
CBC News Viewpoint | April 2006
 At one point, the eagles noticed the camera and pecked at it. (CBC)
Last week, the website went online as the eagles laid two eggs that are expected to hatch by the end of the month.
Retired accountant David Carrick said he has been keeping an eye on the pair of eagles in his secluded property for 14 years. But about 18 months ago – with government permission – he got an even closer look, installing a camera in the nest while the eagles were away on their annual migration.
Last week, about 40,000 viewers a day went to the site after the female laid her clutch for this year. And Hancock has had to add three new web servers to meet the demand.
Carrick hopes the intimate look at the nesting eagles will make people think twice about threatening the species' habitat.
Your letters:
I too would like to thank Mr. Carrick for this web cam. Years ago, my late husband, as part of his Masters thesis for Acadia University, did the first study of eagles in Nova Scotia. He would be so excited to think that the bald eagle could be observed so painlessly.
I remember climbing a tree in Crowdis Bridge, Cape Breton, to see whether any eggs had been laid. This would have been a much safer and less heart stopping method! Alas, that was in the 1960's when the eagles were still being affected by pesticides. Thank you again Mr. Carrick.
—S. McCabe-Gittens | Truro, N.S.
I have sent the web site on to all the people in my address book and think most of them are watching. This is one of the nicest things I have seen in a very long time.
Just think - some people criticize the internet!! I thank all who are involved and have worked so hard for all of us.
—Marge Hendricks | Duncan, B.C.
I appreciate the effort to conserve nature, but the maintainers of the web site should have chosen a cross-platform technology to stream the actual video.
Instead, they chose Windows Media Player, which, with the exception of a few complicated hacks, will only run on Windows. Users of alternative Mac and Linux operating systems will not be able to view "nature at its finest".
Please use a cross-platform technology like Flash (Windows, Mac and Linux) or QuickTime (Windows and Mac only) to stream the content.
—Luke deGruchy | Montreal
We live in Millbay,and have an Eagles nest very close to our home. This is our 3rd year watching the nest and waiting for the hatch of the young ones. The Eagle cam puts a new dimension on watching these beautiful birds and the internet has given us the ability to experience this wonderful thing.
—Thomas Sinclair | MillBay, B.C.
I am delighted with this opportunity to view such a magnificent specimen in its natural habitat. What a treat! The sights and sounds of this majestic bird are calming and leave one with a feeling of wonder.
I shall be watching for those eggs to hatch! I wish to thank David Carrick for his wonderful idea and for allowing us to share his appreciation of nature. I also wish to thank CBC for allowing its patrons to view this wonderful sight. Thanks so much!
—Dorise Barrett | Thunder Bay, Ont.
Fantastic!! I don't want to turn it off.
Nature at it's finest.
—Trish Gavin | Halifax
I have been watching the camera on the eagles with my family. I think it is the best thing i have seen!!!! WOW!!! what a learning opportunity.
Thankyou so much for this.
—Tami | New Denver, B.C.
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