Links and Q&A

Explore our 7 squirrel real-time nature cams on SquirrelNest.Live wildlife YouTube channel (updated February 1, 2026):

• Stream 1of7: http://youtu.be/cA480uosylk Nests 2&5 Squirrel Shelly and her 4 unruly babies
• Stream 2of7: http://youtu.be/wd3LARNXDlg Bright bird feeder
• Stream 3of7: http://youtu.be/6Gf23W0fUb4 Expectant Rose's Nests 3&4  
• Stream 4of7: http://youtu.be/AuW3FZZWz-E Our 200 squirrel cameras: a window into squirrel life
• Stream 5of7: http://youtu.be/6ao3ixo8c1A Feed squirrels from chat on Wonderland webcam
• Stream 6of7: http://youtu.be/3zwdM2_6IUY Two squirrel nests side-by-side (Nest 1 Lily and Nest 9 SquirTel)
• Stream 7of7: http://youtu.be/cWaEuw9d_ZI Nest 9 Expectant squirrel named Squirtel. Use chat commands to see many camera views

Channel Q&A 

[Real-time smart streams]: Our streams switch views when new animals are detected on cameras inside or near the nest: following squirrels as they move from the nest to nest tunnel and then sit on the branches near the nest. 

[Safe nests]: All nests are built to promote healthy life of squirrel occupants. We use solid wood, hide sharp nails behind wire mesh and add predator baffles. We clean and disinfect nests at least yearly. 

[How streams work]: This real-time feature is powered by 200 smart security cameras, 4 network video recorders and 8 computers running smart software: the most tech advanced stream in the world! 

[Why so many cameras?]: Because how else can we follow the life of these beautiful creatures? Mothers adore and pamper their babies, they recognize and greet their children from years ago and siblings remember each other too (as long as their babies are safe).

[Take control!]: On some streams you can take control of live views inside and outside the nests by typing commands in chat (read stream description). 

[Wild squirrels]: We do not domesticate or interact with squirrels in person, nor we approach occupied nests. We do try to protect squirrels from predators: by keeping raccoons and foxes away with smart ultrasound sound alarms and strategically placed fences.

[All donations] and memberships go to nuts and nests for squirrels and birds.  In all years of running our channel, we had just one month (Hana!) when YT & donations covered at least half of what we spend on this project. Cameras and nest maintenance are expensive but fulfilling. Enjoy!