The sun barely rises as E12 and E13 are bounding with energy to start their day of fresh discoveries. It has been only few weeks since fledging, taking their first flights away from the nest tree, and they have become accomplished, skillful, and fearless fliers in the skies. Their senses of wonder and exploration have taken them to new adventures. They maneuver through the pasture crisscrossing in mid-air, soaring the skies and rocketing from one place to another with precision and confidence. They give chase to Mom and Dad, or anything that moves or flies. E12 and E13 practiced hunting swooping and circling around the pond after the egrets and ducks. E12 scopes out the ground picking up sticks and other treasures. E12 grabbed tree branches on the fly taking after Mom’s example. E13 watches from the pond snag as E12 visits the pond to take a drink, soak and bathe all while keeping an eye on the visitors there. They follow each other seeming to be inseparable one moment and far apart at other times. E12 has been observed perched in a tree at Yonder Pond traveling farther from the nest tree and pasture.
Harriet and M15 still provided food and protection for their adventurous E’s. Mom and Dad roosted for a few nights in the nest tree and on the attic branch possibly showing a united effort to the pesky Owls or any other intruders. M15 delivered meals to the ground in various places and to tree branches showing more opportunities to eat away from the nest. Hunting for their own food is the most critical skill they will develop. E13 has great stealing abilities versus E12’s quickness in getting to the food. E12 stepped up their game bringing prey to the nest and even sharing it with E13.
M15 has outdone himself as provider and teacher to his eager E’s. Harriet’s days seem more relaxed as her grown babies become more independent. Mom and Dad’s roles will be diminishing as E12 and E13 break through more milestones engaging instincts and lessons learned. Their advancement has been extraordinary as they continue their passage to life as majestic Eagles.
Video Highlights
Ground Video by wskrsnwings
- E’s On The Hunt For Birds, Each Other And Mom & Dad 03-20-19 http://bit.ly/2TZp7H7
- The E’s Chase Birds & Vice Versa~Fly Abouts In & Out 03-22-19 http://bit.ly/2YhqpNh
Video by Anja Edelman (from SWFEC cameras)
- 3/19/2019.. E12 really likes that pond! https://bit.ly/2TMmIQW
- 3/19/2019..E12 & E13 soaring over the pasture.. https://bit.ly/2JrGE77
- 3/19/2019.. E going after an Egret.. https://bit.ly/2Ya3LpR
- 3/21/2019.. E12 Chasing birds and hanging out at the office side of the pond https://bit.ly/2UWCyos
- 3/22/2019.. family waking up, getting active and breaking branches https://bit.ly/2TokXo8
- E12 taking a steamy spa while E13 is watching from snag tree https://bit.ly/2U8E3mo
- E12 to the ground playing with pine branches~ SWFL EAGLES http://bit.ly/2TvLUq3
Video by Lady Hawk (from SWFEC cameras)
- SWFL Eagles ~ E12 Hanging Out On Attic With Relaxed Foot & Heraldic Wing Spread ~ 3.17.19 https://bit.ly/2HryycF
- SWFL Eagles ~ 12 Weeks Old ~ Mom, E12 & E13 All Together 3.17.19 https://bit.ly/2TVWlqW
- SWFL Eagles ~ E12 Versus The Camera Strap!~ 3.17.19 https://bit.ly/2ueRqDa
- SWFL Eagles ~ Great Horned Owl Flies In & Perches On Pasture Snag 3.18.19 https://bit.ly/2HHe9jh
- SWFL Eagles ~E12 & Harriet ~ Ladies Night At The Pond 3.08.19 https://bit.ly/2JoiWID
- SWFL Eagles ~ E12 ~ Beautiful Closeups At Twelve Weeks Old! 3.18.19 https://bit.ly/2FlxzHl
- SWFL Eagles ~ The Big Chase ~ E12 Goes After Egret At The Pond w/ SLO MO 3.19.19 http://bit.ly/2CuZvbd
- SWFL Eagles ~ Play Time At The Pond ~ Posing On Cement Block 3.19.19 http://bit.ly/2OhWQX5
- SWFL Eagles ~ Double Flights ~ E12 & E13 Soar Over The Pasture ~ E12’s Solo Flight 3.19.19 https://bit.ly/2JtjdtX
- SWFL Eagles ~ The Great Escape ~ E12 Chases Duck & Egret ~ Almost Gotcha~ 3.20.19 https://bit.ly/2Jrm72c
- SWFL Eagles ~ WOW! E12 BRINGS RODENT (HEADLESS SQUIRREL) TO NEST!!! 3.20.19 https://bit.ly/2TpHL6K
- SWFL Eagles ~ Both E’s Chase Egret From Pond ~ Collide Mid Air ~ Harriet At Sunrise 3.21.19 https://bit.ly/2Yfhgoh
- SWFL Eagles ~ Osprey Dives Into Pond & Scores A Fish w/ SLO MO 3.22.19 https://bit.ly/2WkfC2K
- SWFL Eagles ~ Muscovy Ducks Marathon Mating At Pond 3.22.19 https://bit.ly/2WlWLom
- SWFL Eagles ~ E12 Playing At Pond ~ Chases Mom & Dad (Hilarious) ~ Side Kick & Bonding 3.22.19 https://bit.ly/2urxxJ0
- SWFL Eagles ~ Anhinga Beats Fish Against Rocks & Swallows Whole; M Flushes Out Osprey 3.23.19 http://bit.ly/2YhKvXs
- SWFL Eagles ~ AMAZING To See!! E12 Pulls Off Pine Bough From Tree ~ Playtime On Ground 3.24.19 https://bit.ly/2Wr8CS5
- SWFL Eagles ~ Honey Not In Front Of The Kids! ~ E12 & E13 Watch Bonding ~ Rocky Theme Song 3.24.19 https://bit.ly/2HNuXVP