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Bald Eagle Nest LocatorNests accessible for public viewing
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| Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Blackpoint Wildlife Drive |
Titusville Florida (south) Sterling Forest |
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| Melbourne Murrell Rd., just off North Wickham Rd. |
Titusville Florida (north) South Lake |
Give Bald Eagles Their Space
There is a critical period of time when the female Bald Eagle is incubating the eggs and until the baby eglets are several weeks old. Do not invade the eagle's space during this period. It is important that the adult eagles do not leave the nest for an extended period of time. Actually, the best distance to observe the activity is seventy or more yards from the nest. There is no reason to get any closer than this, as the activity is obscured by the edge of the nest. Remember, even though the Bald Eagle was removed from the endangered list, it is still a threatened species.The most interesting time to watch the activity at a Bald Eagle's nest is when they start to bring sticks and twigs to repair the nest, as well as later when the adult eagles return to the nest to feed the young eglets. As a photographer you will get some great in flight shots during this time, as the eagles fly overhead. Using Digiscope for photography, or a sixty power scope for just observing, will make for an interesing outing.