Hilton Head Island Live Great Horned Owl Nest Cam

Brought to you by Hilton Head Land Trust, Russell Patterson Law, Hargray, and Monster Tree Company

About This Nest
Experience the wonder of nature with the first-ever live-streaming Great Horned Owl nest cam on Hilton Head Island. Located at a private, undisclosed location, this nest is monitored with two cameras—a Pan/Tilt/Zoom cam and a fixed HD cam—providing multiple views of the owls' activities without disturbance.

About Great Horned Owls
These Great Horned Owls, known for adapting nests built by other birds, returned for a successful season in 2023-2024, laying an egg on January 2, 2024. Courting male owls perform impressive displays and bring food to the female, with most pairs mating for life. Known for their distinctive size, females typically weigh around 3.5 pounds, larger than their male counterparts.

With the ability to rotate their heads 270 degrees, these owls are powerful hunters. They lay between 1-4 eggs per year, with incubation lasting about 33 days. The owlets start exploring nearby branches around five weeks and learn to fly by 9-10 weeks, cared for by both parents for months. Their diet is diverse, from small mammals to birds and, occasionally, reptiles and insects.

About Hilton Head Island
Nestled in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Hilton Head Island is renowned for its pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, and historical landscapes. Home to various species, the island's habitats support red-tailed hawks, osprey, great blue herons, and, of course, the majestic Great Horned Owl.