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M15 and F23 maintain their nest and territory even though their nesting season ended abruptly. A little over two months ago, all was well with the Eagle Family. Within 48 hours, E24 and E25 perished from Avian influenza. M15 and F23 took time away to heal from their losses and recover their health. Little by little, they reappeared to bathe in the pond and do a few nest renovations. Their dedication seemed mixed with confusion. M15 and F23 were raising and caring for two thriving Eaglets, and the next day… Read More »swfec farewell nest notes: m15 and f23, hope for the future

Southwest Florida Eagle Cam has experienced many firsts since the cameras began streaming in 2012. There have been many observations and theories of Eagle behavior that have since been adjusted because of all the Eagle cameras available today. There are not many documented incidents of second or double clutches in a nest after raising young.Here is the information we have found. Season 8, 2019-2020, began with Harriet and M15 when the first egg was laid on 11/12/2019 and the second on 11/16/2019. Egg 1 hatched on 12/19/2019, producing E14. The… Read More »swfec information on second clutches

E24 and E25 are flourishing, as they are now five weeks old. They begin to present as beautiful young raptors with sleek dark feathers starting to cover their growing bodies. This stage of their progress has them coordinating all the body parts to work together. They preen and care for their feathers, gain more control of their big feet, stand upright with better balance, and flap their sprawling wings. They are practicing for eventual self-feeding. E24 and E25 are feisty with short bouts of “don’t touch me” and “this is… Read More »SWFEC Nest Notes: e24 and e25, five weeks old and flourishing

E24 and E25 are making great strides in their development as they turn 4 weeks old. M15 and F23 have provided a bounty of fish and prey for their nourishment. They keep E24 and E25 well-fed, often working in tandem at mealtime. The menu has been diverse, with the addition of interesting items. Over the week, flopping fish, a rabbit, different fowls, and a snake were delivered. E25 picked off a few tender morsels of a fish attempting to self-feed. All the good nutrition has contributed to the growth and… Read More »swfec nest notes: e24 and e25 making great strides

E24 and E25 are cruising into week 4 as two flourishing Eaglets experiencing remarkable growth. They eat so well that they have not been hungry for a minute, even though they eagerly step up when food is delivered. E24 will give E25 a peck or two to keep their place established. E25 has learned to wait patiently for their turn. The rivalry for food is minimal since there has been an abundance. E25 is catching up nicely in size to E24, and they can almost sit beak to beak. E24… Read More »swfec nest notes: e24 and e25, beak to beak and talon to talon

M15 and F23 have introduced E24 and E25 to various prey items over the past week. The menu, in addition to fish, included a rabbit, different birds, and some things that were not identifiable. All this good nutrition is contributing to their rapid growth. Feet, tails, and wings are bumping out. E24 and E25 preen their emerging thermal down, allowing them to regulate their temperatures. Tiny pin feathers are developing on their wing tips. E24 and E25 are surpassing milestones as they enter their third week of Eagle life. They… Read More »swfec nest notes: growing, learning, exploring

M15, F23, E24, and E25 have settled in as an Eagle Family. E24 and E25 have been showered with excellent nurturing by Dad and Momma. They have been fed well, protected from the elements, and kept secure in the first week of Eagle life. M15 and F23 brought fish and prey to keep their growing babies happy and healthy. In return, E24 and E25 have been satisfied and relatively calm, with little competition for food. E24 reminds E25 who is first in the pecking order with a bop or two.… Read More »swfec nest notes: first week of eagle life for e24 and e25

M15 and F23 are in Dad and Momma mode now that E24 and E25 are here. E24 hatched on 12/14/2024, Day 36, at 4:01 pm. F23 brought in the first fish as E24 was emerging from the shell. M15 was eager to see their new baby and took over nest sitting immediately. M15 and F23 have been exchanging nest duty and feeding E24. M15 perched on the attic branch, and F23 was brooding/incubating. E25 broke out of the shell on 12/17/2024, Day 36, at 5:48 am. F23 announced it to… Read More »swfec nest notes: two miracles have arrived

M15 and F23 have checked all the boxes over the past 32 days, caring for their precious packages. They continuously add soft grass and nesting to keep their treasures warm and secure. They spent hours incubating and tending to the Eggs. They keep the area free from all intruders of their air space and nest tree. The next several days will reveal the reward for all their efforts. M15 and F23 may already sense the process has started. They will look at the Eggs and appear to be listening for… Read More »swfec nest notes: time for the reveal is near

M15 and F23 have carefully and consistently kept their treasures safe and secure. Incubation appears to be a boring time for them as they spend hours in the nest. All the while, many changes are going on right under their beaks. The time frame is about halfway to when a new generation of offspring will enter the world. M15 and F23 seamlessly execute nest changes. Their time is divided between rolling the Eggs and repositioning them for optimum warmth. They watch the territory and vocalize a warning to any possible… Read More »swfec Nest Notes: halfway to hatch time