Lake Pleasant Eagles In The Cliffside Nest

Arizona Game and Fish Department

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Live Streaming Wild Bald Eagles in Arizona

To bring Arizona's unique wildlife into the public eye, the Arizona Game and Fish Department aimed to use live streaming to showcase the state's natural wonders. In Lake Pleasant Regional Park, just north of Phoenix, an eagle nest perched on a cliffside captured the department's attention. The decision to live stream these eagles allows the public to observe their daily triumphs and challenges, providing a rare glimpse into the life of desert-dwelling eagles.

"Our goal is to provide opportunities for people to truly appreciate and connect with Arizona’s wildlife, and live-feed wildlife cameras such as this help us to do exactly that," said Randy Babb, the Game and Fish Department’s Watchable Wildlife Program Manager.
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Webcam Installed in the Desert Covered With Rocks So the Eagles Don't See It

We Never Turn Away from a Challenge

Installing remote live-streaming webcams is as challenging as it sounds, especially when factoring in the extreme desert heat. Careful planning and design were critical for this particular project, which required extensive collaboration with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The process included custom network configurations, precise mapping and measuring, and even strenuous hikes to reach the site.

As with many remote installations, a one-size-fits-all solution simply wouldn’t work. The system had to be designed to endure the harsh desert environment. This off-grid setup utilized solar power, fixed wireless to extend the network across mountain peaks, and a custom audio configuration with a microphone positioned precariously near the nest, hanging off a cliff. Every detail was tailored to ensure a reliable and immersive live-streaming experience in this extreme location.
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