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Osprey Nest Cam

You are watching the Elshoff Osprey Nest Camera.
This is live footage streaming from Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

This is a special place managed first and foremost for the benefit of animals and their habitats.
This camera allows us a privileged view of wild birds and other wildlife going about their daily lives without disturbance.​

Please remember:

  • These are wild animals. Their behaviors such as feeding, resting, mating, raising young, and sometimes fighting or dying are all natural parts of life in the wild. Refuge staff will not intervene except in rare circumstances where human-caused hazards are involved.
  • Viewer discretion advised. There may be moments that are difficult to watch, including predation, injury, or nest failure. While this can be emotional, these events are a natural part of a healthy ecosystem.
  • Stay on designated roads and trails. To protect wildlife, please do not attempt to locate or approach this nest or camera in person. Staying on designated roads and trails helps keep birds and other wildlife safe and undisturbed.
  • Keep it legal. This camera, and the nesting site it features, is located within a Closed Area on the Refuge and trespassing is punishable by fine.

Cam donation

This camera is owned and operated by the Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge as part of our ongoing effort to educate and engage a community of supporter for Malheur Refuge.

Its purchase and first full year of streaming service support has been sponsored by the generosity of a SINGLE DONOR!

Streaming support for this camera will cost $179/mo or $2,148/yr. If you would like to contribute direct support to the future hosting of this camera or another future camera, please make a donation today!

The Elshoff Osprey Nest Camera is named in honor of Alice Elshoff, FOMR founding member and board emeritus, and her late husband Cal Elshoff. Together Cal and Alice left an indelible mark on Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Learn more about their legacy and how they assisted the Refuge in acquire the parcel of land on which this nest platform sits today. CLICK HERE!

Peter Pearsall Western Meadowlark

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