Norfolk, VA (March 10, 2007) –The tiny, fuzzy form of an eaglet could be seen for the first time today on the live video streaming from a camera positioned on an eagle nest in the treetops 85 feet above Norfolk Botanical Garden. The eaglet hatched from one of three eggs laid by an eagle pair that has nested in the garden for the past four years. The other eggs are expected to hatch within days and because of the live footage, which can be accessed at www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org, the world can watch it happen.
In November 2006 the eagle pair returned to Norfolk, and to their 800-pound nest originally built in 2003, to begin preparations for the eggs which were laid on January 31, February 3, and
February 7.
The second eaglet is expected to hatch sometime between March 9 and 11 and the third between March 13 and 15.
“We are very exited to be able to again work with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and WVEC to provide this unique wildlife experience,” said Don Buma, executive director for Norfolk Botanical Garden. “It is such a great experience to watch the eggs hatch and see the little fuzz balls grow up.”
For more information about eagles or the live video feed a press release on the eagle camera is available at http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/mediaroom/Eaglecam2007.shtml
In addition to the live video, the Garden provides a daily eagle talk, which gives guests an opportunity to see the nest in person, learn more about eagles and about this very productive nest. It is at 1:30 every day and is free with Garden admission.
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) has also launched an eagle blog with expert information provided by VDGIF Watchable Wildlife Biologist Stephen Living which can be reached from the garden website at http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/EagleCam.shtml.
About Norfolk Botanical Garden
Norfolk Botanical Garden is dedicated to enriching life by promoting the enjoyment of plants and the environment through beautiful gardens and education programs. The Garden is managed by the Norfolk Botanical Garden Society in cooperation with the City of Norfolk. Now recognized as a Virginia Historic Landmark, it also is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Norfolk Botanical Garden is located at 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23518. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and military, $5 for children ages 13 – 18, $4 for children ages 4 – 12, and free to children under 3 with a parent. For more information, visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org.
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