M15 and F23 are fulfilling their purpose and have prepared E23 exceptionally well for life in the wild. E23 has become a fierce competitor for food, which will be the biggest challenge. E23 aggressively fended off F23 to keep the prey, just what she wanted to see E23 do. E23 protects and commands the nest tree and pasture even though the small birds disagree. Bluejays, mockingbirds, and shrikes pester and annoy E23. When E23 has had enough, a flight to another tree provides cover for a while.
M15 and F23 are usually not in the immediate area but are within the territory. They prompt E23 to seek them out and search for food away from the nest tree. M15 took prey from the nest to Yonder Pond, where E23 was exploring. E23 spent a day and a half there enjoying the peacefulness. Dad, Momma, and F23 relaxed together in the nest tree on a special evening. They may all sense that the days together as a family are waning.
E23 appears restless as the desire to wander is the natural progression for Juvenile Eagles. E23 is clever and possesses an inherent drive for adventure. E23 has the tools and instincts to carry along the way, and when the time is right, take to the sky to become a majestic Eagle. Nest Notes by dadsjazz.
Ground video by Androcat
SWFL Eagles 4-15-24. M15 Takes His Delivery to Yonder Pond to E23; E23 Takes a Dip. https://youtu.be/EqTfzFB31Wg
SWFL Eagles 4-19-24. E23 Chases Dad Home for Breakfast; Swallows the Pelt! https://youtu.be/NLc-MAwJFSg
Ground video by wskrsnwings
E23 At Yonder Pond “Cove” 04.16.24 https://youtu.be/P-iaaktUerc
Independent E23 – Not Even Deterred By A Persistent Shrike 04.22.24 https://youtu.be/LoMdNNQkYcQ
Video by Androcat (ground video and captures from SWFEC cameras)
SWFL Eagles 4-16-24. E23 Returns to Cam View on Tuesday! Close Views, + Cam Ops Tracks E23! https://youtu.be/alsa3z13lE4
SWFEC 4-16-24. M15 Gets All Spiffied Up at the Pond 🦅🏝️🛁; F23 Goes Wading, Maybe Bathing…😊 https://youtu.be/4bY561KqGN0
SWFL Eagles 4-17-24. E23 Aggressively Protects the Food, Bites Mom’s Foot & Beak, + Kicks Her. 😳 https://youtu.be/aHRECTUpoe8
SWFL Eagles 4-18-24. E23 Snaps a Branch; Soars; Mockingbirds, Shrikes & Jays Pester E23. https://youtu.be/a154oVeMqoM
SWFL Eagles 4-21-24. The Two-23’s Play Catch Me If You Can with a Bone; E23 Soars with a Hitchhiker! https://youtu.be/fkisdivfKGM
Video by Lady Hawk (captured from SWFEC cameras)
SWFL Eagles ~ Squee 23 Is Back Home After Roosting Elsewhere & Hanging At Yonder Pond! 😂 4.16.24 https://youtu.be/rN8JxMBU8qQ
SWFL Eagles ~ Fierce E23 BITES MOM ON FOOT, BEAK & KICKS HER PROTECTING FOOD! 😲 SLO-MO! 4.17.24 https://youtu.be/kCj2DEvzu-c
SWFL Eagles ~ E23 Gets Dive Bombed By Mockingbirds! Flies Off To Escape! 🐦 Soaring The Skies 4.18.24 https://youtu.be/Rn9YbWh3Jmg
SWFL Eagles 💗 The Entire Family Together On The Attic! Precious Moments With M15, F23 & E23! 4.19.24 https://youtu.be/SjhV4i51RJw
SWFL Eagles ~ M15 Brings A Furry UFO & Opossum! E23 Is Hot On Dad’s Tail To Claim Them! 🐥📢 4.19.24 https://youtu.be/4BytWbjIdHc
SWFL Eagles ~ E23 At Pond Bottom Dipping & Playing w/ A Stick 😂 F23’s Bath & Horses Flush M 4.19.24 https://youtu.be/s_Ot4iABxM4
SWFL Eagles ~ E23 Soars The Skies Till Out Of View! Playtime At Pond Hopping & Chasing Birds 4.21.24 https://youtu.be/K-WqUKMHwkg