Harriet and M15 continue to contribute all the necessary components for their masterpiece. Each delivered huge branches, fresh pine sprigs, sticks, and grasses. Construction of this nest began in the fall of 2016 after the previous nest collapsed. Each year the nest gets a renovation from the wear and tear of rambunctious Eaglets and the elements. The nest also sustains an environment for the Starlings who steal materials to build their nests below it.
Harriet and M15 started serious nest construction in a snag in the West pasture last season. Eagles are compulsive nest builders and many times have a secondary nest site. Harriet seemed determined to call Nest 2 home, but she eventually chose the original nest. They visit Nest 2 from time to time, add a stick or two, and perch. M15 delivered a squirrel to Nest 2 for Harriet. Now they spend more time in the original nest tree through the day and roost there overnight. They have begun to bring more food in, which could mean they have decided on using their original nest.
Harriet and M15 fit together as an exceptional Eagle pair. Harriet sounded the alert, M15 responded, flying in to chase a visiting Sub-Adult Eagle from the nest tree. They engage their incredible instincts and skills as they work in unison toward their commitment to bring new life into the world. Nest Notes by dadsjazz
Weekly Video Highlights
Ground video by wskrsnwings
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Cool’ Stick Work On A Cool Fall Morning: Harriet-5 & M15-4 10-18-21 https://youtu.be/FMeu01n9bbk
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Sweet Bonding X 2, A Stick & Grasses & Food Gift For H 10-20-21 https://youtu.be/63P42lKVUGQ
Video by Lady Hawk (captured from SWFEC cameras)
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SWFL Eagles ~ Monday Stickfest! Huge Super Sized Sticks Make Great Guard Rails For Eaglets! 10.18.21 https://youtu.be/9ezwgQwDCvs
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SWFL Eagles ~Extreme Closeups Of Our Power Couple! Harriet Gazes At Moon & Gives M Her Foot 10.19.21 https://youtu.be/MEJS5ZCqQIs
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SWFL Eagles ~ Building A Stairway To The Veranda! 😊 Long Sticks & Tons Of Fluff For Nest! 10.19.21 https://youtu.be/XTCm343Lg7Y
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SWFL Eagles ~ M Brings Harriet A Squirrel! Morning Nestorations Of Sticks, Grass & Pine! 10.21.21 https://youtu.be/cAanLvSnU4Y
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SWFL Eagles ~ M Brings In Big Sticks! Successful Mating For Our Power Couple! 💕 10.22.21 https://youtu.be/a3RNmPX0wJU
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SWFL Eagles ~ Beautiful Closeups Of Harriet & M15! 💕 Bonding & One Day Closer To Eggs! 💕 10.23.21 https://youtu.be/KLfrbIGIOsE
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SWFL Eagles ~ Sub Adult Intruder Lands In Nest Tree!! 😊 Harriet Alerts & M15 Flushes Out! 10.24.21 https://youtu.be/5loE0YT9ctM
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SWFL Eagles ~ GIRL POWER! 😊 Harriet Brings In Two HUGE Logs! One Goes Overboard! 10.24.21 https://youtu.be/WJfAxM_pVH0
Header photo courtesy of SWFEC