WLT Barn Swallow Nest Cam

Live from the Nest: Barn Swallows at the Westmoreland Land Trust Schwartz Property

Welcome to our live stream of a barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) nest, located inside the historic barn at the Westmoreland Land Trust Schwartz property in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. This camera provides an intimate view of one of nature’s most agile and graceful aerial insect hunters as they nest, incubate eggs, and raise their young right under the barn rafters.

Barn swallows are migratory songbirds that return to Pennsylvania each spring after spending the winter in Central and South America. They build their nests out of mud and grass, often choosing man-made structures like barns for shelter. Watching this nest live allows viewers to witness the entire breeding process—from courtship to egg-laying, hatching, feeding, and fledging.

This camera is an important tool for education and conservation. As open farmland and old barns disappear from the landscape, barn swallows are losing critical nesting habitat. By sharing this live view, we hope to raise awareness about the value of preserving these spaces for future generations of both wildlife and people. It’s also a chance for bird lovers, educators, and students to connect with nature in real time and appreciate the life cycle of one of our most familiar rural birds.

𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀: Type “!commands” into the chat box for a list of common questions/answers about this live stream. 

𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗘𝗦: 1. Be nice to everyone; if it’s not nice, don’t say it. 2. Keep it clean and privacy-safe for all. 3. Use common sense. No controversial topics, no offensive remarks, racial, gender or other stereotypes, no posts that are political, religious or excessive in personal detail. No post related to adult beverages or substances. 4. Go easy on the emoji; one is fine; three is getting close to a flock. 5. Turn off the CAPS locks key. 6. Make friends and enjoy the company of others. Wander a bit in conversation, but not too far off the path for too long. 7. No self-promoting of your YouTube channel or other social media account without permission. 8. No talk of killing the animals/birds seen on camera.

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