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In 2011, in one of the projects of the Latvian Fund for Nature, which was dedicated to the study of white-tailed eagles and ospreys, the idea arose to install live cameras near the nests. Installing cameras near nests or animal trails is a widely used method of nature research in the world, but live cameras were not yet known to the general public of Latvia at that time.

Every season, the Latvian Fund for Nature provides about ten live broadcasts from the nests of various birds, in recent years – also an underwater live broadcast from the fish way. Bird livestreams have gained a lot of popularity in the community and have an average of 5 million views from all over the world every year.

Live broadcasts of Latvian birds allow you to look into a bird’s nest in close proximity and in high quality, thus allowing people to get to know the natural processes. Our live broadcasts are also internationally appreciated and have repeatedly come to the attention of foreign media.

It should be emphasized that we do not interfere with natural processes, so unpleasant scenes can also be observed during live broadcasts.

Live bird shows are made possible by donations from viewers. 4G internet is provided by LMT.

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The Black stork (Ciconia nigra)

Rīgas meži
According to the information available to Māris Strazds, the nest site in Riga Forests has been documented since 2003, with estimates suggesting it was constructed around 2001 based on its size and characteristics. Since 2006, the nest has been monitored almost annually. Offspring have been observed in the years 2006,…

The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

Vicinity of Skrīveri
In 2002, Imants Jakovļevs discovered common kestrels nesting in an old raven’s nest on a high-voltage line support while compiling data for the second atlas of Latvian nesting birds. Nesting in high-voltage line structures near Skrīveri, Aizkraukle, and Lielvārde was observed in subsequent years. After a 2014 article by Aigars…

The Eurasian goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), in CCUH territory, nest 1

Rīga
Nesting of the Eurasian goshawk in the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH) area in Riga has been observed since 2015. Currently, two Eurasian goshawk nests are situated close to each other and remain in good condition. However, the third, historically oldest nest has fallen. All the nests are constructed in…

The Black stork (Ciconia nigra)

Ogre county
The Black stork nesting site in Ogre County has been known since at least 2003, but the nest itself was only discovered in January 2021. It is believed that this nest may have been built in 2010, following the abandonment of a previous nest. In 2021, there were no chicks,…

The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) 

Kurzeme
The nest we are observing is situated in Kurzeme and has been known since 2004, according to the information available to Aigars Kalvāns. It is built in the branching area of a bent old pine tree. From 2007 to 2023, the nest was used every year, and in 2007, 2010,…

The lesser spotted eagle (Clanga pomarina)

Zemgale
The lesser spotted eagle’s nest, located in the west of Zemgale, was discovered in 2018 but has been there for a longer period. It is situated 17 meters up in a spruce tree, supported by a stable three-branched structure. Judging by its location this nest is typical for lesser spotted…

Salmonids in the Līgatne river near the restored fishway

Līgatne
The camera offers a unique view into the underwater life of the Līgatne River, specifically below the fishway that was restored in the summer of 2020. The fishway in the Līgatne River is a rare structure in Latvia, designed to facilitate the migration of fish and other aquatic organisms around…

The white stork (Ciconia ciconia)

Tukums
The live broadcast from the white stork’s nest is made possible through collaboration with AS “Sadales tīkls.” According to the data from Nature Protection Board and AS “Sadales tīkls” (ST), over 8,000 stork nests have been recorded on the supports of overhead power lines in recent years. Approximately 70% of…

The Eurasian goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), in CCUH territory, nest 2

Riga
The nesting of Eurasian goshawks in the area of the Children’s Clinical University Hospital in Riga has been observed since 2015. Currently, there are two active hen hawk nests located close to each other, both in good condition. However, the third and historically oldest nest has fallen. All of these…