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XEBirdcam

  1. The baby falcons at Sherco plant are getting bigger every day! Check them out here birdcam.xcelenergy.com/falcon.html 8:50 AM May 24th via web
  2. Herons who lost their home in the tornado last year rebuilt near Riverside plant. Check them out on our new heron cam! birdcam.xcelenergy.com/heron.html 10:12 AM May 23rd via web
  3. Nature took its course at Fort St. Vrain recently. The first eaglet died; then a heavy rainstorm caused the other two to die of exposure. 10:05 AM May 10th via web
  4. Received some great feedback from an eagle cam fan who has enjoyed the Decorah nest for two years. She loves the new camera. 10:00 AM May 10th via web
  5. Lots of questions about the owlets at Valmont. They're at the age where they are venturing out of the nest. 9:54 AM May 10th via web
  6. Falcon Cam at Sherco is back up and running. 8:34 AM Apr 13th via web
  7. We're having technical problems this morning with the Falcon Cam at our Sherco plant. Thanks for your patience! 7:15 AM Apr 13th via web
  8. There are two owlets at Valmont!! twitter.com/XEBirdcam/stat… 5:59 AM Mar 21st via web
  9. Did anyone see the visitor at Sherco?? Check out the Sherco Falcon cam! 9:03 AM Mar 15th via web
  10. Looks like there are 2 residents in the Valmont nest... twitter.com/XEBirdcam/stat… 8:10 AM Mar 14th via web
  11. Has anyone seen any interesting activity on the Valmont or Fort St. Vrain owl cams?? 6:39 AM Mar 13th via web
  12. Check out the Valmont Daily Pics, there are three eggs in the owl nest! 8:46 AM Mar 7th via web
  13. Valmont Owl Daily pics are back up, but now we're experiencing issues with the Fort St. Vrain ones. We'll let you know when they're fixed! 7:17 AM Mar 7th via web
  14. @Loopysquirrel The cams are always on & it's unlikely the birds notice. Since they're in the corner sometimes the owls cozy up to them! 9:41 AM Mar 2nd via web in reply to Loopysquirrel
  15. @shirleywendell birdcam.xcelenergy.com is updated with 2012 season spotings. Let us know if you spot any activity from the eagles or owls! 10:48 AM Mar 1st via web in reply to shirleywendell
  16. How many eggs do you think are in the Fort St. Vrain Bald Eagle nest? twitter.com/XEBirdcam/stat… 10:40 AM Mar 1st via web
  17. Check out the owls at Valmont and Fort St. Vrain! Who has been watching and knows if there are any eggs? 9:46 AM Mar 1st via web
  18. If you are having trouble seeing the Decorah Eagle Cam, go to ustream.tv/raptorresource 9:10 AM Feb 29th via web
  19. Fort St. Vrain Owl ready for a close up! twitter.com/XEBirdcam/stat… 7:26 AM Feb 29th via web
  20. Camera connection issues have been fixed. Check out the Valmont Owl Cam to see if you can spot the first egg of the season! 7:10 AM Feb 29th via web
  • Name Xcel Energy Bird Cam
  • Location Minnesota and Colorado
  • Web http://xcelenergy...
  • Bio Xcel Energy's Bird Cam gives you a bird's eye view of the nesting habits of owls, ospreys, eagles and peregrine falcons that live near our power plants
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