Goshawk Nest in Old Pine

An Elusive Forest Raptor

The Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) is one of the most secretive birds of prey in northern Europe, and this camera offers a rare, uninterrupted look at its hidden world. The pair raise their young in a massive stick nest reused over many seasons.

A Nest Among the Pines

Set high in the gnarled branches of a mature pine, the nest is a deep, well-built bowl of sticks. The surrounding canopy of green leaves and weathered bark frames the scene, a small pocket of wild habitat within an urban hospital campus.

Conservation in the City

In Latvia the goshawk is a threatened species, and several pairs have nested on these hospital grounds for years. The livestream, run by the Latvian Fund for Nature, lets viewers follow the breeding cycle while raising awareness of urban wildlife and the value of protecting nesting sites.

What You Can See

Watch for the adults arriving with prey, the careful tending of eggs and chicks, and the gradual growth of the young raptors. Each visit reveals the quiet drama of a wild family living right above a busy Latvian city.