Harriet and M15 are adapting to Eagle life after the passing of E14. This is a different journey for Harriet over past nesting seasons that have been observed. In two previous seasons, there was a loss of an Eaglet leaving an Eaglet to be cared for. Since the second Egg did not hatch, Harriet and M15 have to adjust to a nesting season with no babies to raise. They are hard-wired to perpetuate their species and this is new territory in fulfilling their purpose.
Will Harriet and M15 try again for eggs and young? Some actions look as if they are starting the season over. They stay close to each other, soar the skies together, engage in frequent bonding, and protect their territory. They have brought many sticks to the nest working on the nest rails and grasses for the bowl. They each flew to the nest with food and prey.
While Harriet is usually in her fertile period for a few weeks in November, some female Eagles have been known to go in and out of fertility throughout the season. Other documentation has seen eggs laid again immediately after eggs were lost for various reasons. Not much information shows Eagles to have another clutch after the loss of Eaglets. In nature, there are no absolutes. There are many questions from those who have watched Harriet and M15’s behaviors over these weeks. As of this writing, everything witnessed is new and lessons will be learned as more will be revealed. Nest Notes by dadsjazz
Video Highlights
Ground Video by wskrsnwings
- Harriet & M15.. A Bond So Strong, Breathtaking To Watch 01-16-20 https://youtu.be/-ilV8WZoLwQ
- Observing H & M’s Behaviors After The Loss Of E14…Always Teaching Us 01-21-20 https://youtu.be/F0SQIMTOBGI
- H & M Away Watching Sunrise At The River? E14’s Memorial Grows 01-24-20 https://youtu.be/g0beuWHW98A
Video by JCsEagleCottage (From SWFEC cameras)
- Tuesday Jan 21 2020 SWFL Eagles.. Sharing the fish, close up of M.. https://youtu.be/OZc1KN95xBg
- Wednesday Jan 22 2020.. SWFL Eagles.. Both busy bringing sticks to the nest.. https://youtu.be/agh_hUr8Yy4
- Thursday Jan 23 2020. SWFL Eagles.. Bonding Attempt.. https://youtu.be/h-mdraiQNJE
- Friday 01 24 2020. SWFL Eagles.. M joining Harriet on the upper branch.. https://youtu.be/ESUFWTreEtI
- Friday 01/24/2020 SWFL Eagles.. Lots of sunset activities.. https://youtu.be/IXlPomhI1BA
Video by Lady Hawk (from SWFEC cameras)
- Magnificent M15 Close-ups! Harriet Brings In A Headless Fish This Time! 1.21.20 https://youtu.be/jlDxVf-Es2o
- SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet & M15 ~ Stick Wars & Discussions! Working HARD On The Nest! 1.22.20 https://youtu.be/tVKrwA6n5qg
- SWFL Eagles ~ M15 Likes His View ~ From HARRIET’S BACK!! Bonding & E14 Memorial Close-ups 1.23.20https://youtu.be/5LAeyepGdR0
- SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet Does It AGAIN & Gives Her *FOOT!* Bonding & Beautiful Close-ups of M15 1.24.20 https://youtu.be/V2-kdS7opUI
- SWFL Eagles ~ Team Harriet & M15 Vocals & Extreme Close-ups! Fixing Up The Nest! 1.27.20 https://youtu.be/OwtDlD0yxXQ