Weekly Nest Notes: The Eagle Family Carries On

Harriet and M15 welcomed E17 and E18 home after they were re-nested from their rehabilitation from eye infections. Although they seemed surprised to see E17 and E18 in the nest again, Mom and Dad resumed care of their priceless babies without a second thought. E17 and E18 adjusted to their natural surroundings in the nest once more, and all was well as the precious Eagle Family carried on.

Harriet and M15 picked up right where they left off, bringing in food for their hungry growing babies. E17 and E18 are now just over three weeks old and have voracious appetites. Body parts are bumping out all over, and thermal down covers them. Pin feathers are emerging on little wings, and their yellow feet are enormous. E17 is still the aggressor at mealtimes. E18 has learned to be submissive and patiently wait for a turn to eat. E18 is becoming more courageous, knowing when to duck when E17 approaches. E18 finds ways to sneak around and grab bites of food offered.  

Harriet and M15 are stellar Eagle parents and role models for E17 and E18. Dad is more of a pushover with them, while Mom is a little tougher. Dad makes sure each gets a share of meals, and Mom usually makes them work for it. These young raptors are gaining valuable experience for their future survival. Harriet and M15 protect their treasured E17 and E18 and provide all the necessary elements for their success in Eagle Life.  Nest Notes by dadsjazz

Weekly Video Highlights

Ground Video by wskrsnwings

• “Breakfish” & A Peek At The E’s As H & M Patrol The Area 02-09-21  https://youtu.be/WwGl_UhzTzM

• Harriet Quietly Patient To A Point..Then Flies Out To Find M15 02-12-21  https://youtu.be/b4Fi42wZWmY

Video by JCsEagleCottage (captured from SWFEC cameras)

• Mon 2/8/21~SWFL Eagles.. M brings in sticks & grass/E18 moves sticks/E18 moves to where the food is. 🥰  https://youtu.be/erT0hNHVBB0

• Mon 2/8/21~SWFL Eagles.. 15 days old E’s, losing baby feathers/pin feathers coming through/clown feet.  https://youtu.be/2FDV1YTPG1A

• Mon 2/8/21~SWFL Eagles: Family & sibling bonding time/M in with a fish, nobody is hungry until later.  https://youtu.be/PmzasP8Hsjc

• Mon 2/8/21~SWFL Eagles: What have you got there Honey? To heavy to bring it over to the nest?  https://youtu.be/a6gERysX_7A

• Tues 2/9/2021~SWFL Eagles: Intruder follows H to nest tree, almost lands in the tree, M chases it off.  https://youtu.be/UPJ-jwcMgF8

• Tuesday 2/9/21~SWFL Eagles.. Some funny, sweet & cute moments of our 16 days old E17 & E18..😍  https://youtu.be/aY_4bJLgfoY

• Wed 2/10/21~SWFL Eagles: 17 days old sleeping beauties/Flapping wings/Handsome M/Playing with sticks.  https://youtu.be/8qlFA3K6P4w

• Wed 2/10/21~SWFL Eagles: E helping out with reorganizing the nest by moving clumps of hay.. 😍  https://youtu.be/XcEallBdj3o

• Wed 2/10/21~SWFL Eagles: Hold on to your fish E17..  https://youtu.be/nYcY1LBN91w

• Thurs 2/11/21~SWFL Eagles: Playing & relaxing while dad is keeping us safe.. 😍  https://youtu.be/JVFDQqbGmdw

• Thurs 2/11/21~SWFL Eagles: And the ear goes to E18. Thanks dad, but it’s pretty hard to swallow..😝  https://youtu.be/uZmOBUrx7xw

• Fri 2/12/21~SWFL Eagles: Aren’t we getting big? Wingersizing, sleeping & growing at 19 days old.. 💖  https://youtu.be/aUEOnZOLS1M

• Sat 2/13/21~SWFL Eagles: M-dad in with rabbit, both E’s getting their share, the goes to E17 😊  https://youtu.be/SNUBhfHsNTY

• Sun 2/14/21~SWFL Eagles: Wet Mohawks/PS’s/Family time/Rabbit breakfast & close-ups of 3 wks old E’s  https://youtu.be/1FFFXf2i-v4

Video by Lady Hawk (captured from SWFEC cameras

• SWFL Eagles ~ Reflections Of Love! Dad Reflected In E18’s Eye💕 Twinkle Of Promise In E17’s Eye 2.7.21  https://youtu.be/GGfFuvdAlBM
  

• SWFL Eagles ~  Perfect TIMEOUT Stick For E17 😊 Dad Builds A Ladder On Veranda! Cam 2 E’s Seen! 2.8.21  https://youtu.be/IDCSBcLPHUI

• SWFL Eagles ~ Super Dad Super Feeding 😊 E18 Does The Snatch & Grab! Huge Crops On Both Kids! 2.8.21  https://youtu.be/WzwdIKGnMF4

• SWFL Eagles ~ INTRUDER ALERT! Harriet & M Sound Alarm As Eagle Flies Over Nest! M Gives Chase 2.9.21  https://youtu.be/7aYUmVGRdF8

• SWFL Eagles ~ E18 Gets Revenge & Payback! Wing Punch To E17!  https://youtu.be/_10D7bt1b-E

• SWFL Eagles ~ 18 Days Old Our Beautiful E’s Are Growing Up! Pin Feathers & Mega Cuteness!  💕2.10.21  https://youtu.be/wqPdukZiTzM

• SWFL Eagles ~ Classic Evening Dual Feeding! Entire Family On The Nest! 💕 Closeups Of The E’s 2.10.21  https://youtu.be/Greu_8ZUIXo

• SWFL Eagles ~ E18 Grew Overnight! 💕😊 M Offers Rabbit Ear To E18! Humongous Crops On Kids! 2.11.21  https://youtu.be/nEHulDvg1d4

• SWFL Eagles ~ Cuddle Puddle Of Cuteness! 💕 Amazing Closeups! E17 Allopreens E18’s Big Crop 😊 2.11.21  https://youtu.be/59s-7T71nCk

• SWFL Eagles ~ E17 & E18 Growing Up & WIngersicing At 3 Weeks Old! XOXO 2.12.21  https://youtu.be/D2pj23ves00

• SWFL Eagles ~ Beautiful & Fierce Harriet Has New Wounds On Feet! Amazing Closeups On Attic 2.12.21  https://youtu.be/VXQZeaqQkiI

• SWFL Eagles ~ Dad Restocks The Pantry! Brings In Rabbit & Feeds Both Kids! 😊 2.13.21  https://youtu.be/pcrJpGpdM7Y

• SWFL Eagles ~ E18 Gets A PRIVATE Feeding Of Squirrel By Harriet! 😊 💕 Full Crop! 2.13.21  https://youtu.be/3Kw_XIf-BoM

• SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet & M Give E18 A Double Feeding Before Bed 😃 Golf Ball Sized Crops! 💕 2.13.21  https://youtu.be/YEtQMUObb0k