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E4’s Big Adventures- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb. 8

Mom stepped to the nest early this morning and fed some “nestovers” to E4. The chores for the day began. Ozzie and Harriet brought sticks and branches of fresh pine and pine cones maybe to fill the nest with good aromas after all the unusual food items found there today.  E4 had an adventurous day sitting on the nest edge, looking over and then up, chattering to Mom and Dad perched in the upper branch of the tree. Wing flapping and walking tall happen more and more as E4 gains… Read More »E4’s Big Adventures- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb. 8

Moments in Time- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb. 4

As the Eagle family adjusts to daily life since the passing on of precious E3, Ozzie and Harriet hunted, stood guard and brought nest materials for their sweet and growing E4. E4’s day consisted of busying himself waiting for meal time and watching the outside world go by. Dad spent time with E4 counting the passing cars as E4 did many times with E3. All attention is focused on E4’s growth and protection.  Mom and Dad each delivered fresh fish and E4 ate to his heart’s content. E4 is growing… Read More »Moments in Time- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Feb. 4

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.

Wings and Things- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 23

E3 and E4 were treated to an early morning feeding by Ozzie and then Harriet as she arrived back to the nest with a small branch. It is amazing that Mom and Dad know just where to place those sticks to keep the E’s contained in the nest. Harriet brought her favorite sprig of fresh pine as new décor. The food delivers were many and were a variety of fish and other non specific items with fur and feathers. E3 was as aggressive as ever when Mom and Dad arrived… Read More »Wings and Things- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 23

And Then There was Food! – Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Jan 20

The food deliveries were plentiful and quiet a variety on this busy Monday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included feathers, fur and a few fish dishes. E3 and E4 were learning the valuable lesson that food comes in all sizes and shapes. E4 is getting better at snatching good bites and staying out of E3’s way when the food arrives on the nest. At one point E4 was pecking away at a fish while E3 was sitting on it.  Harriet and Ozzie both delivered their catches throughout day for their hungry… Read More »And Then There was Food! – Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Jan 20

The Day of Rest- Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Jan. 19

The atmosphere on the South West Florida Eagle nest was one of peace and rest. After a trying week, Ozzie and Harriet had great success in their hunting to satisfy the growing appetites of E3 and E4. Smaller, younger E4 almost ate a whole fish in a private feeding by Mom and may soon be catching up to larger sibling E3. Ozzie delivered several fish to the nest today. Harriet and Ozzie brought branches, moss and a pinecone with greenery. They worked on building up the nest rails, did some… Read More »The Day of Rest- Nest Notes, Photos & Video for Jan. 19

Nest Mates- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 13.

SWFEC Daily Summary Monday, January 13, 2014 Nest Mates The warmer weather and the E’s coat of thermal down gives Mom and Dad a break from brooding E3 and E4. The E’s are better able to regulate their body temperatures now. They snuggle together in the overnight and early morning hours while Mom or Dad keep watch nest side or above the nest on the “attic” branch. Both wonderful Parents offer food and shade to their rapidly growing E’s. Most of the day E3 and E4 were free to sleep… Read More »Nest Mates- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan 13.

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

The Big Little Eaglets- Nest Notes for Jan. 9

The term “growing by leaps and bounds” gets a new meaning regarding the Little E’s. They are eating very well and growing right before our eyes. They are beginning to get their thermal down and their large feet are starting to look funny in comparison to their bodies.  Ozzie and Harriet brought fish and prey to the nest for the numerous feedings of the E’s. Ozzie has been working on the outer rails with his stick deliveries. He knows the Little E’s are scooting all over the nest. Harriet brought… Read More »The Big Little Eaglets- Nest Notes for Jan. 9