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Daily Update from the Nest (Nov. 10, 2013)

Sunday was not a day of rest for Ozzie and Harriet as they get their nest in order for the upcoming egg laying. Some subtle changes in their behaviors are being observed as the time draws near: Harriet seems to be in the nest more. She was viewed on camera lying in the nest for quite a while this afternoon. Harriet has been very vocal. Ozzie is relentless in his stick deliveries and nest bowl “shimmies”. Some observations are that Ozzie is in charge of building and maintaining the nest… Read More »Daily Update from the Nest (Nov. 10, 2013)

Southwest Florida “Eagle Cam” Soars Into Season 2

The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam (SWFEC) is pleased to announce the area’s most beloved pair of bald eagles has returned to the area for nesting season and live streaming went live October 1, the first official day of Florida’s nesting season.  With season one of the SWFEC reaching global success and garnering over 16 million views and worldwide media coverage, the primary goal continues to be education and learning.  WATCH LIVE HERE: http://bit.ly/VGnk6w To insure not a moment of action is missed, this year’s streaming will feature two high-definition camera angles… Read More »Southwest Florida “Eagle Cam” Soars Into Season 2

Happy Happy Happy Bald Eagle Day!! #eaglecam #awesomeday #donate

Life is better when we are together….

As America’s divorce rate now exceeds 50 percent- its refreshing to remind everyone, the national emblem of the United States,  Bald eagles typically mate for life.

The Eaglets are almost 8 Weeks Old

The young birds grow rapidly, they add one pound to their body weight every four or five days. At one to two weeks, it is possible for them to hold their head up for feeding. By three weeks they are foot high and their feet and beaks are very nearly adult size. At three or four weeks, this eaglet is covered in its secondary coat of gray down. In another two weeks or so, black juvenile feathers will begin to grow in. Between four and five weeks, the birds are… Read More »The Eaglets are almost 8 Weeks Old

Some unwanted visitors to the nest- H & O protecting their young. 

Us waching them, them watching us http://bit.ly/VGnk6w

Feb 12- Action in the nest- Immature eagles make an unwarranted stop by the nest- parent eaglets Harriet and Ozzie show their dislike and quickly chase them out of the area.  http://bit.ly/VGnk6w

Want to Watch the Eagles?

Watch LIVE NOW http://bit.ly/VGnk6w To preserve the natural habitat of the eagles, the camera is positioned six feet above the nest and is attached to a tree limb, using no screws or nails. The noiseless camera also uses night vision.  This feature allows the camera to see at night without disturbing the eagles. The camera streams live video and can be viewed at http://www.dickpritchettrealestate.com . The camera was launched in September of 2012.