M15 and F23 have worked diligently these last few months to fortify the nest and make a safe haven. The nest is also attractive to the Owls trying to claim the nest as theirs. There was an altercation between the Eagles and the Owls when M15 and F23 roosted in the nest tree for the first night. It was a rainy evening, and Owls usually don’t fly in the rain. As the night went on, M15 and F23 were united in their defense of the nest. The sight of the clash was harrowing, but it was inevitable with the Owl’s nightly visits. Eagles and Owls have had their differences over the years here. M15 and F23 held fast, and their prized nest remained Owl free.
M15 delivered fish and prey to the nest for F23, who claimed the gifts and flew off. She brought a fish herself to the nest to eat. M15 and F23 spend more time close to the nest tree and mate frequently. Their brood patches are starting to develop. They are the area on the chest where feathers are lost or removed to expose skin for incubating eggs and brooding chicks.
M15 and F23 have most of the pieces in place for egg laying, but it is up to the Eagles when that may happen. F23 adds her touches to the nest, and M15 builds crib rails to the sky. F23 has found her voice and uses it well for waring, food arriving, and giving M15 orders. F23 is taking command of the nest as female Eagles do. M15 watches for her, accommodates her, and is protective of her. M15 and F23 are coming together as a well-matched Eagle couple. Nest Notes by dadsjazz
Ground Video by wskrsnwings
*Privacy Please* 😂 M15 Adds Huge Sticks For Higher Rails & F23 Works To Cover M 11.07.23 https://youtu.be/n8JNedBVz5g
Short AM Visit By M15 & F23-Grasses/Sticks Added + Mating~ Woodpecker/Warbler/Horse Cameos 11.10.23 https://youtu.be/ocHrkCzvv1Q
Video by Androcat (Ground Video and Video captured from SWFEC cams)
SWFEC 11-5-23. Three Cam View Matings! + One ABC Fish Gift To Go! 🐟🎁🏃♀️ https://youtu.be/OlGI0Gh05RI
SWFEC 11-6-23. F23 Goes Plant Shopping 🥰. Monday Nest Work, M15 Brings In Big Lumber! 💪🦅 https://youtu.be/lvRB4sb62Qg
SWFEC 11-7-23. Great Horned Owl Female Heists Another Fish, Left by M15 for F23! 🦉🐟🦉 https://youtu.be/1A-V1I4UfrY
SWFEC 11-7-23. M15 Delivers Fish Gift, F23 is a No-Show. M15 Eats, Leaves Remainder on Nest for F23 https://youtu.be/1JLkZZu7U7w
SWFEC 11-7-23. GHOW male delivers a food gift shortly after female took M15’s fish from the nest. https://youtu.be/veoxz2hHpeY
SWFEC 11-8-23. GHOW Male delivers bird prey @ the nest, Female receives it (18:35). https://youtu.be/lkjLPEHANU8
SWFEC 11-8-23. Wednesday’s Big Sticks; F23’s Shady Spot, Wood Storks Perching at N2. https://youtu.be/7-qCp_VKHBk
SWFEC 11-9-23. Sunrise Mating on the Attic; Beautiful Close-Up Views of F23. 😊🥰 https://youtu.be/d0wX0BQ3KhY
SWFEC 11-12-23. First two owl strikes on F23 as she roosts in the nest tree; M15 averts (?) strike. https://youtu.be/ZCfF8z4xHuE
Video by Lady Hawk (Captured from SWFEC cameras)
SWFL Eagles ~ Male Great Horned Owl Brings A Rabbit Foot Gift For The Female! 🐰 🎁 11.6.23 https://youtu.be/LQpjjxfiZKU
SWFL Eagles ~ Morning Nest Work & Mating! M Puts Stick On Cam 2! F23 Gets Her Grab & Go Fish 11.6.23 https://youtu.be/itZBYEEF6ZU
SWFL Eagles ~ M Wants To Share His Fish But F23 Is A No Show 🐟 He Leaves It On Nest For Owls 11.7.23 https://youtu.be/7uvfC-eNM2Q
SWFL Eagles ~ Female GHO Takes M15’s Fish Off Nest & Gets A Free Meal 🐟 11.7.23 https://youtu.be/yt7dzQFxl9M
SWFL Eagles ~ Sun-Kissed Mating 💗 Building A Stairway To The Veranda! Cam 2 Peephole View 😲 11.8.23 https://youtu.be/vhUImI9XGIs
SWFL Eagles ~ Male GHO Brings A Bird & Transfers Prey To Female 🐦 M15 & F23 Quick Visit 😊 11.8.23 https://youtu.be/LuYtapS1rpE
SWFL Eagles ~ Mighty M 💗 Nest Builder, Loving Mate & Provider! Brings Fish & Waits For F23 🐟 11.9.23 https://youtu.be/GUEbBwq-ZcQ
SWFL Eagles ~ M15 Daily Door Dash Delivery Of Squirrel! F23 Adds Palm Frond Decoration! 😊 11.10.23 https://youtu.be/LyFn30nDUmE
SWFL Eagles ~ Male GHO Brings A Bunny Food Gift 🐰 & Transfers To Female On Nest 🎁 11.10.23 https://youtu.be/AXLX58KwRWM
SWFL Eagles ~ Male GHO Brings 2nd Prey Delivery Of The Night 🎁 Female Eats Rat On Veranda 11.10.23 https://youtu.be/gDSRHAbK04U
SWFL Eagles ~ F23 ROOSTS IN NEST TREE 1ST TIME! 💕 Sunset Nest Visit & M15’s Mating Attempt 11.11.23 https://youtu.be/iRUEic82uGE
SWFL Eagles ~ M15 & F23 Staying Close To Home! Surf & Turf Deliveries, Bath Time & Closeups 11.11.23 https://youtu.be/jT0xiEIMbFs
SWFL Eagles ~ Action Packed Night! GHO strikes F23 THREE Times! M15 Flies To Nest To Defend 11.11.23 https://youtu.be/7d9kd6ngf-Q