This is the final installment in my summer blog series about animal cams. Previously, I focused on zoos and aquariums. Now we turn our lens to livestream camera feeds in the wild.
AfriCam
Founded in 1999, AfriCam is a passionate group of wildlife enthusiasts whose primary purpose is to showcase Africa’s wildlife and generate conservation awareness.
Audubon
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. They maintain SO MANY amazing bird cams!
Cayman Reef Cam
Welcome to this lagoon reef system on Grand Cayman's East End. Installed on a platform, this live solar-powered camera overlooks a boulder star coral, known as a "cleaning station," where larger fish come to be cleaned by small cleaner wrasse and shrimp. Keep an eye out for blue tangs, porcupine fish, spotted eagle rays, southern stingrays, nurse sharks, barracudas, and the occasional Caribbean reef shark! As a bonus, this livestream includes music and inhale/exhale prompts to make this a meditation experience.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The Cornell Lab Bird Cams connect viewers worldwide to the diverse and intimate world of birds. My favorite one to watch is the Panama Fruit Feeders. One thing that sets this website apart is the focus on the individual bird species that could show up in each feed.
Katmai National Park in Alaska
Watch salmon leaping up the falls, while brown bears compete with each other for the best fishing spots. The largest and most successful bears can catch and eat more than 30 salmon (over 120 pounds) per day! Bears are most abundant at Brooks Falls in late June and July during the sockeye salmon migration, but also keep an eye out for bald eagles, lots of gulls, and maybe even the occasional wolf trying to partake in the salmon buffet. Make sure you also take a look at the park's official website.
