The sun rises on another beautiful day and the pasture awakens. Harriet and M15 welcome the early morning with vocal greetings. They have perched overnight side by side mostly in the nest tree this week. They stretch and preen and engage in mating to begin the day. M15 hops down to the nest to survey the nest bowl. A lot of soft moss and grasses have been added this week. Harriet follows and adds her touches as she aerates the nest bowl. They are readying the nest for soon to be arriving eggs. Harriet’s time to lay eggs in years prior to last year was in November. Behaviors may point to her getting back to that time frame. Regardless, we know that eggs will arrive when she is ready.
M15 has displayed beyond all expectations his abilities and capabilities as an exceptional mate for Harriet. Harriet welcomes the delivery of a wide variety of menu items daily. M15 shows his eagerness to please Harriet and provide for her needs. Although Harriet seems confident in M15, she still asserts her dominant ways to ensure that he will be loyal to her and their offspring. This loyalty is critical when their eggs arrive. M15 will play an integral part in the incubation of eggs and rearing of eaglets. Thoughts were that last season was his first time being an Eagle Dad. He did an excellent job and will be even more experienced this time. His list of accomplishments continues to grow.
Harriet appears content and calm as she spends more time in the nest area. Her proven role as Eagle Mom is well documented over the seasons. Her actions are purposeful and stern as well as loving and nurturing. Harriet’s devotion to her mate, her young and her nest and territory are unquestionable. She perseveres through adversity keeping the family together. She is the ultimate Eagle Matriarch.
All the experiences in Eagle life prepare them for the continuance of their species. Harriet and M15 are well equipped and on the course to do just that. Nest Notes by dadsjazz
Photo Above by David Eppley
Ground Video by wskrsnwings
- A Bright Morning To Add Sticks, Cast Pellets, Vocalize 11-05-16 https://youtu.be/aqxk9Zx4zeE
- M Adds Sticks/Grasses~H Hangs On Branches~Another Pellet 11-06-16 https://youtu.be/7QczlPUfO7s
- A Four Star Morning~Breakfish~Mating~Sticks~Grasses 11-08-16 https://youtu.be/Z9tdnJmRnKI
- M15 Adds Sticks & Grasses~Harriet Simply Radiates Beauty 11-10-16 https://youtu.be/wUiHGm58kpY
- Mutual Contentment Before The Early Flight Out~Other Pasture Sights 11-11-16 https://youtu.be/q9QI8G2EJTU
Cam Video by Lady Hawk
- SWFL Eagles ~ Headless Fish for Harriet; Pond Visit by M15 11.5.16 https://youtu.be/9dgDtUZlxjc
- SWFL Eagles ~ Another Fish Gift for Harriet; Pond Visits by Both 11.6.16 https://youtu.be/0tRZduvt-ZU
- SWFL Eagles ~ Quiet Time for H & M; Bonding before Bed 11.6.16 (GOOD VIEW OF MATING) https://youtu.be/xajsNHvF8lk
- SWFL Eagles ~ M15 Brings Prey; Covers with Palm Frond 11.7.16 https://youtu.be/Chogbja11g0
- SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet Eats; M lays in Nest Bowl 11.7.16 https://youtu.be/LPInOniR7Nw
- SWFL Eagles ~ Photogenic Harriet; Fish Delivery 11.8.16 https://youtu.be/z791U028WQM
- SWFL Eagles ~ M15’s Palm Frond 11.8.16 https://youtu.be/82Grc3ZDpk0
- SWFL Eagles ~ M15 Flies in with Prey for Harriet 11.9.16 https://youtu.be/2drht-8hpvk
- SWFL Eagles ~ Morning Rituals & Teamwork 11.10.16 https://youtu.be/LSoRNw9uw-I
- SWFL Eagles ~ A little Lovin’ 11.11.16 https://youtu.be/ZU4I2IpiC_U
- SWFL Eagles ~ Partial Fish, Sticks & Grasses 11.12.16 https://youtu.be/KXvkB-g8G6g
- SWFL Eagles ~ M15 Brings Huge Rabbit; Harriet Bathes in Pond PART ONE 11.12.16 https://youtu.be/KTdAWqgdOAI
- SWFL Eagles ~ PART TWO Opossum Tail; Rabbit & Pond Visit by Dad 11.12.1g https://youtu.be/4PBQ1xaj914
- SWFL Eagles ~ Evening Rituals; Side Kick, PS & Bonding 11.12.16 https://youtu.be/yy-R5f2QMCg
- SWFL Eagles ~ Quiet Moments at Pond 11.12.16 https://youtu.be/rcvMbCt7_QE
VIDEO EXTRA by Lady Hawk
- SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet, E7 & E8 Last Morning Together 5.6.16 (VIDEO EXTRA) https://youtu.be/NoLIb7hTs_U
Cam Video by Uta GroBe
- BEWSFL11/05/16-07:57 Long break from Harriet in dead tree https://youtu.be/RFhfn5XiGqs
- BESWFL11/05/16-09:17 Stick and grass delivered from Mom Harriet https://youtu.be/JY556QBcpuc
- BWSFL11/05/16 Close up Harriet on morning https://youtu.be/6URgpbYliws
- BESWFL11/05/16- 15:12 Fish gift for Harriet-video cut https://youtu.be/tAALhrATf2k
- BESWFL11/08/16-07:53 Fish gift as breakfast for Harriet https://youtu.be/OKH5GNwoXak
- BESWFL11/08/16 08:18Harriet is breaking her beloved pine from nest tree https://youtu.be/mEANq0KlgbA
- BEWSFL11/08/16-08:51first love then kick https://youtu.be/WRGIbqK67lI
- BESWFL11/08/16- 16:01 Fish gift as snack for Harriet https://youtu.be/B7gNO9HLvA4
- BEWSFL11/09/16 Grass , sticks and food gift delivery this morning https://youtu.be/x53N9VwyOns
Photo Above by Desiree Deliz