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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

All in the Family- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 18

All in the Family Day The day on the Eagle’s nest began with cool crisp morning air as Harriet and Ozzie were busy with their chores. They checked on the E’s, took inventory of the pantry, delivered sticks and moss for the nest and took turns in the hunt for the day’s meals. Fishing has improved and both Ozzie and Harriet had success bringing their catches to their hungry baby E’s. There have been some tense moments between the E’s in their competition for food. Even though E3 has dominated… Read More »All in the Family- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 18

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

Wings & Things: Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan. 5

Warmer drier weather arrived overnight and Mom gave the sweet little E’s an early breakfast. Their hunger and need to be fed is growing along with them. Ozzie delivered what looked to be a wing from another bird which may have been from a road kill. We have observed many types of food brought to the nest, some recognizable and some not. There’s not much that is edible being wasted in their territory and the sweet little E’s get a nice variety of meals. Their wrestling matches at meal time… Read More »Wings & Things: Nest Notes, Videos & Photos for Jan. 5

Soggy Little E’s- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 4

The cool rains continued today. Ozzie and Harriet did their best to keep the little E’s from the elements. Eagle instincts may have given them the clue that the weather may be turning cooler still. Ozzie brought grasses in to shore up the nest bowl since the strong and growing E’s have been in and out causing the bowl to somewhat flatten. Mom and Dad fed the little E’s any of the leftovers at the nest. Ozzie and Harriet both took turns on and off the nest for hunting. Mom… Read More »Soggy Little E’s- Nest Notes, Photos & Videos for Jan. 4

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

Countdown to a New Year- Nest Notes for Dec 31

SWFEC Daily Summary Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Countdown to a New Year As the last day of 2013 dawns, Mom and babies are snuggled safely in their nest. Harriet takes an early morning stretch and quick flight then back to the nest. Dad arrived to take over little E duties. Ozzie is a great Dad and tenderly cares for his young E’s. The nearly adult eagle who has been in the area over the past few days paid another visit to the nest today. Dad, the protector, went into full… Read More »Countdown to a New Year- Nest Notes for Dec 31