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Good Vibrations- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 25.

The Eagle Family interactions take interesting twists and turns. There seem to be playful and civil moments between E3 and E4. E4 had a calm feeding time with Mom. Dad accidentally bonked E3 with a stick and E3 immediately went into a submissive position which may have been a first time to see this from E3. The food deliveries and feeding times have been less of a battle. The whole Family has been getting into a good rhythm. E3 and E4 watch Mom and Dad intently. They are very aware… Read More »Good Vibrations- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 25.

A Peaceful Sunday- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 12.

Harriet and Ozzie shared a few intimate moments this Sunday morning as they continue to strengthen their bond to each other. They also share in their dedication to their young E’s who are growing stronger day by day. Ozzie and Harriet work together to keep up nest renovations as each brought materials today. The “crib” rails are getting a bit higher as the nest bowl is seeming to disappear from E3 and E4 scooting around the nest with their little awkward waddle.  Mom provided shade for the sweet napping E’s… Read More »A Peaceful Sunday- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 12.

Ozzie on Call- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 11

In the early morning hours Harriet and Ozzie were perched in the upper branches of the nest tree vocalizing and watching over their sleeping baby E’s. Mom arrived for breakfast feeding and was eagerly greeted by the hungry E’s with their peep, peep, peeping. E4 is becoming skilled at grabbing a share of the meals by learning when to make its move. Louder and hungrier E4 is good at getting the first bites. Both are learning great lessons on the way to becoming big E’s. Mom and Dad were consistent… Read More »Ozzie on Call- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 11

Little E’s Big Adventure- Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan 1

The New Year, 2014, came in with very loud bang. Harriet looked very disturbed and Ozzie was on the nest at her side in an instant. It appeared that the fireworks of the celebrations in the area were bothering them. Ozzie and Harriet became more on guard, vocalized often and focused in the nest tree for several hours after the noise subsided. Additional thoughts were that an owl was perched in the nest tree. Upon later review it was found that another eagle was perched on a branch higher in… Read More »Little E’s Big Adventure- Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan 1

Intruders! Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 28

Mom had her sweet babies E3 and E4 snuggled in safely for the overnight hours. In the early morning Dad arrived to take over brooding and feeding their growing babies. Mom arrived a while later with a fresh fish to help sustain the hungry babies who wrestle one another for their turn at feeding. Although the eaglet’s struggle looks hurtful it is a necessary stage in their early development.  The day evolved into some dramatic and tense moments as a juvenile eagle and later a nearly adult eagle encroached on… Read More »Intruders! Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 28

Welcome to the World: The Newest “Eagle Cam” Stars

Welcome to the World: The Newest “Eagle Cam” StarsOver the next four months, the world will be able to watch as two baby eagles mature and fly the nest FORT MYERS,  Fla. (December 26, 2013) – The wait is finally over! The world has two more tiny internet stars to watch. Nearly half a million people tuned in to watch Southwest Florida’s beloved eagles, Harriet & Ozzie, welcome two hatchlings into the world this week.   After 36 days of incubation and 24/7 protection from their eagle parents, egg #1 hatched just before… Read More »Welcome to the World: The Newest “Eagle Cam” Stars

A Family of 4- Nest Activity, Photos & Video for Dec 27

 SWFEC Daily Summary Friday, December 27, 2013 Family Ties Dad, Ozzie and Mom, Harriet with new eaglets, E3 and E4 are settling into daily family life on the nest. Mom and Dad took turns brooding and feeding their sweet babies. The first few days were somewhat stressful but now all seems calm and bright.  These last few days, Mom and Dad were observed sharing a few intimate moments thought to strengthen their bond and commitment to each other and their new babies. Mom was on hunting duty and brought a… Read More »A Family of 4- Nest Activity, Photos & Video for Dec 27

Two Little Eaglets Sitting In a Tree…Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 26

The very first days in the life of the sweet eaglets E3 and E4 have been filled with a lot of activity. Mom and Dad have been very diligent in the care of their precious babies. Mom fed fish to the babies in the early morning. Dad had his very first opportunity to feed them in the afternoon. Mom and Dad both were tender and gentle in their approach with several more feedings throughout the day. The little ones hatch into the world with survival skills and instincts. The little… Read More »Two Little Eaglets Sitting In a Tree…Nest Activity, Videos & Photos for Dec 26

Welcome to the World – Nest Summary for Dec. 23

Today was day 36 since Harriet laid her first egg. Harriet had been on nest duty for approximately 41 hours with small breaks in between. Did she know the big event of her baby eaglet was preparing to break into the world? Ozzie arrived on the nest in the morning and then again in the afternoon to give Harriet much need relief from her marathon of incubating. As the world waited to see any sign of the egg movement or hatching, Harriet was very intent on keeping her precious eggs… Read More »Welcome to the World – Nest Summary for Dec. 23

Decorating and Incubating- Nest Activity & Videos from Dec. 21

While all are on alert for signs of baby eaglets, Harriet was busy with her work incubating her precious eggs. She also displayed her nest keeping abilities by bringing some soft moss for the nest and her favorite décor, a sprig of fresh pine. The nest is very festive for the Holidays and the arrival of the baby eaglets. Ozzie gave Harriet several breaks from incubating today. Harriet spent time at the pond and was spotted perched in some of her favorite trees in the area. Ozzie is always the… Read More »Decorating and Incubating- Nest Activity & Videos from Dec. 21