Weekly Nest Notes: Hopeful for a Full Nest Soon

Harriet and
M15 welcomed their precious E17 and E18 only to have their babies rescued by
CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) less than a week later. As
stewards of the Earth and Nature, Humans must protect all creatures and their environment. When observations showed signs of eye infections in the Eaglets, the U.S
Fish and Wildlife Service permitted their removal and treatment. M15 flew off the nest as the bucket truck rose
to nest level and flew around the nest tree in defense mode. The Eaglet’s retrieval process was
quick, and M15 was puzzled when he returned to the nest to find his babies
gone. Harriet was away from the area at the time of rescue and returned vocal
and visibly upset to see her empty nest.

Harriet and
M15 have endured loss in their nest in previous years. They go through their
behaviors of acceptance and move on, which is a necessity in their world. Eagle
life can be harsh, and survival depends on living in the moment. Harriet and
M15 returned to check their territory through the day and perched in the nest
tree side by side overnight. They brought in sticks and nesting, worked on the
nest a little, and M15 delivered a fish for Harriet. These activities solidify their bond as a finely tuned pair. They depend on each other for support through their successes and sorrows.

E17 and E18
are recovering well in the capable hands of CROW. There is no diagnosis as of
this writing.  They are eating well, growing, and
even had a few wrestling matches. They look to be thriving in fresh
surroundings and getting a nice face wipe after a messy feeding. Hopefully,
they will soon be reunited with Mom and Dad as a beautiful Eagle Family with a full nest, again. Nest Notes by dadsjazz

Weekly Video Highlights

Ground Video by wskrsnwings

• New Life In The Pasture ~H & M Lovingly Tend To E17 & E18 01-25-21  https://youtu.be/KX2_12_drTU 

• M15 Removes Nestover/Adds Sticks~ Harriet Flies Out To Secure The Area 01-28-21  https://youtu.be/zg1YDFb1rVU

• Watching H & M After The E’s Taken To CROW 01-29-21  https://youtu.be/6CmRRvS7KjQ  

Video by JCsEagleCottage (captured from SWFEC cameras)

• Monday 1/25/2021~SWFL Eagles.. Peep, I can see you. 😍 Mom takes over guard so dad can take a break..  https://youtu.be/vcN_BXMRVpg

• Monday 1/25/2021~SWFL Eagles.. First tandem feeding by mom & dad.. 😍😍  https://youtu.be/MuraimFTf84

• Tuesday 1/26/2021~SWFL Eagles.. Hey, who says it’s your turn..  https://youtu.be/VpiTu-ykZB0

• Tuesday 1/26/2021~ SWFL Eagles.. E17 turning her/his back on E18 and tumbles down during feeding.. 😍  https://youtu.be/XynejrSeB0s

• Tuesday 1/26/2021~SWFL Eagles.. E18 looks funny with his juice punk head.. How to tell them apart..😍  https://youtu.be/e2odOKKjdwQ

• Wed 1/27/2021~SWFL Eagles.. The Owl strikes again, dad got knocked off the upper branch..  https://youtu.be/ucd_G0WU224

• Wed 1/27/2021~SWFL Eagles.. E18 gets a private feeding by dad, while 17 is sleeping..😊  https://youtu.be/5G-1-mCDE0k

• Friday 1/29/2021~SWFL Eagles.. E17 & E18 are being taken off the nest by CROW for an eye checkup..  https://youtu.be/9TiMgZSAmQY

• Friday 1/29/2021~SWFL Eagles.. H & M after the removal of their babies from the nest for eye care.❤️  https://youtu.be/RuHJRHAAgfI 

• Sat 1/30/2021~SWFL Eagles. Mom & dad’s first full day without their kids, both they’ve been in & out  https://youtu.be/Oyk7uG_nEuc

• Sun 1/31/2021~SWFL Eagles: Day 2 without the kids seemed like an adventurous day, bonding & kicking.  https://youtu.be/BNArJ7v-4Ts

Video by Lady Hawk (captured from SWFEC cameras) 

• SWFL Eagles ~ First DUAL FEEDING Of The 2021 Season! H & M Are The Best Eagle Parents! 💕 1.25.21  https://youtu.be/b-jsAsXhwqI

• SWFL Eagles ~ Super Cute Closeups Of The E’s! 💕 Harriet Feeds While They Rumble! 1.25.21  https://youtu.be/WvVTXHDxb5o

• SWFL Eagles ~ Oh My! Mom Drips Fish Juice All Over E18! 💕 😊 Messy Babies! 1.25.21  https://youtu.be/tS9w2YTtOTY

• SWFL Eagles ~ Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em E’s! Two Rounds Of Rumbling! 😊 1.25.21  https://youtu.be/6LhCg4AXV0A

• SWFL Eagles ~ Dad Gives Great Private Feeding To E18 💕 Payback Time! E18 Bonks E17 Twice 😊 1.26.21  https://youtu.be/pCumEdf-SHA

• SWFL Eagles ~ FEISTY E17 Pulls & Nips At Dad’s Chest Feathers! 😊 1.26.21  https://youtu.be/eh83Q9lvFbo

• SWFL Eagles ~ FEISTY E17 Pulls & Nips At Dad’s Chest Feathers! 😊 1.26.21  https://youtu.be/eh83Q9lvFbo

• SWFL Eagles ~Holy Moly! Look At That Crop! E18 Scores A Nice Feeding By Dad While 17 Snoozes 1.27.21  https://youtu.be/s2PHmx-OEXs

• SWFL Eagles~RK Rabbit On Menu! E’s bite Rabbit Foot, Stick & Dad’s Feathers 😊 Peek-A-Boo E18 1.27.21  https://youtu.be/5oVZhoNe7sQ

• SWFL Eagles ~ Another OWL STRIKE!! Targets & Knocks M15 Off Upper Branch! 1.27.21  https://youtu.be/c5li99MsfYU

• SWFL Eagles ~ Eye Issues Seen On Both E17 & E18! E’s Keeping Eyes Closed Irritated & Swollen 1.28.21  https://youtu.be/iOvKZPTYkcQ

• SWFL Eagles ~ CROW REMOVES E17 & E18 From Nest For Care & Treatment! 💕 1.29.21  https://youtu.be/NogMvYqUqZg

• SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet & M Keeping Their Love Alive In An Empty Nest! Missing E17 & E18 💕💕 1.29.21  https://youtu.be/66xqwJYZE-g

• SWFL Eagles ~ The Morning After.. Mom & Dad Missing E17 & E18 💕 Flying In & Out of Nest Tree 1.30.21  https://youtu.be/RdIFB1Hzosw

• SWFL Eagles ~Harriet Shows Dominance & Foots M! Evening Bonding Attempt 1.31.21  https://youtu.be/ytYfbf27jvU

CROW (Clinic for The Rehabilitation of Wildlife) Video 1-29-2021   https://youtu.be/a6xNU4Wj9q4

Photo by Anja Edelman from SWFEC camera