Welcome to the Heartland Forest Barn Swallow Nest Cam!

Barn Swallows are remarkable aerial insect hunters that return each spring from as far as South America to nest in Ontario. Barn Swallows continue to face conservation challenges due to habitat loss and declining insect populations. They remain listed as Threatened under Canada’s Species at Risk Act, and their active nests, eggs, and young are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act. By watching quietly from a distance, you’re helping us share the importance of protecting these incredible birds.