Gracie the eagle recently laid two eggs on the Hilton Head Island Land Trust’s newly-installed second Eagle Cam . She laid her first egg on Jan. 3 and her second on Tuesday. Gracie and her mate George have been nesting at the undisclosed location on the island for 13 years, but this season is their debut on the big screen.
The land trust’s first Raptor Cam, which started in 2021, is still running though the nest is currently empty after sustaining damage from Hurricane Helene. It was previously occupied by ospreys and a pair of Great Horned Owls who took over after the original owners, a pair of eagles, abandoned the nest.
It’s possible Gracie and George could have another egg on the way, according to Robin Storey, president of the Hilton Head Island Land Trust. Gracie and George had three eggs last year, though one didn’t survive. It’s typical for eagles in this area to have two eggs.
People can view the Eagle Cam here .
The original Raptor Cam attracted viewers from across the world and it typically averaged 300,000 viewers each season. Storey is hoping that two cameras will bring more views this year, but with the first nest sitting empty the clock is ticking.