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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

M15 and F23 have become a perfect team as they execute nest duty exchanges. M15 is more than willing to take over incubating their precious Eggs. F23 coaxes him to give up his turn to her with soft vocals and gentle nudging. M15, in his usual style, will arrive with a stick or mound of grass, place some on her back, and dig around the nest to get her off the Eggs. They usually have a short discussion, and then one will go for a well-deserved break. Although F23 usually… Read More »swfec nest notes: m15 and f23, perfect incubating and security team

M15 and F23 have been hard at work preparing their nest for the arrival of Eggs and Eaglets. They brought in many sturdy sticks and fluff and tested the nest bole for comfort and softness. F23 would spend more time lying in the bole and looking like she would lay an egg at any moment. The timing seemed off and too soon for egg laying, but everything is on Eagle time. On Friday, November 8, 2024, F23 flew to the nest and settled in. She looked calm and content but… Read More »swfec nest notes: m15 and f23 welcome egg 1 and egg 2

M15 and F23 have been hard at work preparing their nest. Most mornings, they add sticks for the rails and fluff for the bole. M15 loves to take a break lying in the softness. F23 arrives with her additions and has been testing out the nest bole. The nest looks sturdy and comfortable and is shaping up beautifully. M15 and F23 work their magic as a team, even with disagreements on where to place materials. M15 and F23 are spending more time together in the immediate area. M15 delivers a… Read More »swfec nest notes: togetherness and teamwork

M15 and F23 rely on their exceptional instincts as they maneuver through their lives. Nest building, choosing a mate, and raising a family together are all part of their innate abilities. Over the past few months, M15 and F23 have been preparing their nest for eggs. Their fortifications have proven sound in the face of an intense storm that blew through the area. They stayed close to the territory and relied on their senses to keep them safe. M15 and F23 made many additions and improvements to the nest. F23… Read More »swfec nest notes: m15 and f23 weather the storm

M15 and F23 returned to the territory to show their commitment to a new season of building, bonding, and, hopefully, eggs and eaglets. They arrived early on the first official day of the 2024/2025 Nesting Season. They brought sticks and nesting and had serious discussions about the items. F23 has grown into her role as the nest master and firmly controls the nestorations. M15 usually agrees to her decisions and flies off to gather more materials. Their excellent building skills allowed the nest to survive the high winds and rain… Read More »swfec nest notes: welcome to season 13 with m15 and f23

M15 and F23 are entering their second season as a bonded Eagle pair. They have been busy over the last few weeks preparing for Season 13, which officially starts on October 1. F23 was seen in the area from time to time over the summer. M15 returned from his vacation around August 24. M15 and F23 arrive at the nest early, add sticks, and discuss placement. F23 brought in a big “log” and added it to the center of the nest. They have been working around it and may have… Read More »swfec Nest Notes: preparing for season 13