There are a whole load of killer YouTube livestreams out there, from live condition reports at our favorite ski areas to street cams of some of the world’s largest cities. Of course the best live cameras are the ones that feature wildlife, especially if you’re looking for something to do during your work day that isn’t work.
If you’re a big fan of wildlife live cameras, birds, and the Salmon River mountains in Idaho, Idaho Fish and Game‘s newest live camera in the Salmon Region is worth a watch. Launched this April, the new camera gives you a look at ospreys as they go about their day.
The camera is situated over a platform nest at the Salmon Outdoor Classroom, a public space that allows the community to enjoy nature, wildlife viewing, and general outdoor education. The high-resolution livestream camera allows for a glimpse into the breeding behavior, chick rearing, and other activities of one of Salmon’s most recognizable birds of prey.
Ospreys are active in the Salmon River valley between April and August annually. Outside of that time period, these stunning birds migrate to South America, where they remain throughout the northern hemisphere’s winter.
The live camera was made possible through donations of time, expertise, and funding from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Salmon Valley Stewardship, Idaho Power, CusterTel, SteamWorld, and K12.Tech. Further news, updates, and information on the live camera can be found here.
