Harriet and M15 welcomed their precious babies this past week. The bond they created over the last months and constant caring for their eggs presented them the gift of two rambunctious hatchlings. As E7 and E8 emerged from their shells, M15 appeared to be immediately smitten with the sight of his offspring. He arrived on the nest to curiously peer under Harriet to get a glimpse of the tiny beings. Soft and tender vocals between M15 and Harriet seemed to communicate the specialness of the events. Harriet with all of her expertise assumed Mom mode in her care of their beloved Chicks.
M15 seemed overwhelmed at his first try of Chick sitting. M15’s instincts and eagerness are serving him well as he practices feeding the Chicks for the first time. He seems to genuinely enjoy his time with them. Awkwardness is replaced with surety and maturity as he delivers fish and prey to feed his family. Harriet has lead by example and encouraged M15 along the way. She entrusted their new babies to M15 and he fulfilled his role superbly.
E7 and E8 are assured nurturing and protection from these two dedicated Eagle parents who work together in wonderful harmony. M15 has melded into his role in this Eagle Family. M15 has been referred to by many names since his arrival last year. The names are of no consequence as these cherished Chicks look to him as Dad. Nest Notes by dadsjazz
Video by Lady Hawk
- SWFL Eagles ~ Dual Feedings; M15 is helping with the kids 1.29.16
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- SWFL Eagles ~ E8 scores big on breakfast by Dad today; E7 does a PS 1.30.16
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- SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet feeds babies; E8 gets a big share 1.31.16
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- SWFL Eagles ~ Sweet peaceful feeding of both babies 1 31 16
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Video by LawLin72
- Southwest Florida Eagles ~ Harriet’s Challenge to Feed Two, Jan. 28, 2016 https://youtu.be/hrB4TabwEzQ
- SWFLEagles ~ Locked Beaks! Nervous Dad calls out for mom, Jan 29, 2016 https://youtu.be/knS_dec9kPw
- SWFL EAGLES~ UNDER SEIGE BY E7~E8 GETS FED BY HARRIET, JAN 29, 2016 https://youtu.be/Tq984bvyAAg
- SWFL EAGLES ~ WATCH OUT DAD, JAN 31, 2016 https://youtu.be/3PHSPfWUEe8
Video byknarley123
- 1-29-16 Let’s Get Ready To Rumble! https://youtu.be/ojArjRvhk6M
- 1-29-16~~ Feeding Time With M15 and Harriet https://youtu.be/pbilCJTefWg
Video by scyllabub
- Oh what a horrible morning! Chicks dry, Harriet feeds them – SW Florida Bald Eagles https://youtu.be/rUz5I-yag9M
- Eaglets kept dry but cannot be fed, rain rain rain – SW Florida Bald Eagles 1 https://youtu.be/PS7Rjc0khYQ
- SWFLEagales~Feeding time, E7 opens up E8’s head wound, E8 gets some good morsels. https://youtu.be/miNSPKnJejw
Video by UrDogN
- SWFLEagles~Accidental Bites & Many Misses For E8; No Misses For E7 ~ 1-28-16 https://youtu.be/qHKG5dE9f_s
- SWFLEagles~Precious Feeding Clips That Will Surely Bring A Smile & Some Giggles ~ 1-28-16 https://youtu.be/OvO9peqgeq0
- SWFLEagles~A Moms Devotion…Recovering The End Of Two Days Of Rain ~ 1-28-16 https://youtu.be/S-Gag5S1cxk
- SWFLEagles~A Fresh New Day; Imprinting ~ 1-29-16 https://youtu.be/7mUA859h6lo
- SWFLEagles~Battle Of The Baby Beaks, H Delivers Fish, Feeding ~ 1-29-16 https://youtu.be/4WEmL9j-PXU
- SWFLEagles~Round Two: Battle Of The Baby Beaks & Puddle Tour ~ 1-29-16 https://youtu.be/gDEtT_w7sJo
- SWFLEagles~It’s A-LIVE One; M’s First Attempt To Feed & More Highlights ~ 1-29-16 https://youtu.be/L4tRhZ3Shto
- SWFLEagles!Instincts Kick In To Feed, Family Meal, M Offers Bite To H, Special!~ 1-29-16 https://youtu.be/KYXaEvEwQxk
- SWFLEagles~Way To Go Dad ! Figuring Out How To Feed Successfully ~ 1-30-16 https://youtu.be/4FMZXdSvuiI
- SWFLEagles~Good Eats, Both Chicks Well Fed, Some Rivalry ~ 1-30-16 https://youtu.be/SjQ4LlTW7Jc
- SWFLEagles~Sunday Morning Breaks With Feeding, New Fish, Fluff, Fighting ~ 1-31-16 https://youtu.be/EHyqDE62pKk
- SWFLEagles~Private Feeding For Lil E8; Dad So Proud…It’s A Squirrel & More Highlights ~ 1-31-16 https://youtu.be/e1o3ay8pcT4
Video by Uta Grobe
- SWFL01-29-16 16:00 M15 want baby guard tugged Harriets tail feathern https://youtu.be/mnMJdp5_odU
- SWFL01-30-16 11:30 Dad feeds any pieces ,left ,Mom fly in and feeds any pieces https://youtu.be/frHcMTFjigo
- SWFL01-30-16 14:31 Short afternoon feeding from Mom https://youtu.be/-9oBNMeK52k
- SWFL01-30-16 15:27 Next feeding from Harriet https://youtu.be/iI7IqCW-ZFg
