Great Horned Owl Nest Cam

A Wild Nest in the Ponderosa Pines

This live camera looks directly into a Great Horned Owl nest cradled in the branches of a mature ponderosa pine in western Montana. The rugged forest setting, framed by needled boughs and weathered cones, is classic habitat for these adaptable raptors, which readily take over nests built by hawks, ravens or squirrels.

A Formidable Apex Predator

The Great Horned Owl is one of North America's most powerful birds of prey, recognized by its prominent ear tufts, piercing yellow eyes and deep hooting call. Silent flight and formidable talons make it a top hunter across an enormous range of landscapes, from deserts to boreal forests.

A Front-Row Seat to Owl Family Life

Viewers can watch the resident pair raise their owlets through every stage of nesting — from tending fragile young to the gangly fledgling weeks when the branchers venture out along nearby limbs. Each visit reveals natural behaviour rarely seen so intimately.

In Partnership with the Owl Research Institute

The feed is operated in collaboration with the Owl Research Institute (ORI) of Charlo, Montana, a nonprofit dedicated to owl conservation, research and education. The camera supports their mission by bringing the secretive world of owls to a worldwide audience.