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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

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

Joy to the World- Nest Activity, Videos, Photos for Dec 25

As the beautiful Christmas morning sunrise was arriving, Ozzie flew off toward the river for a try at fishing. Harriet and precious baby E3 were eagerly waiting for his return. Ozzie wasn’t successful in his fishing expedition, but not to worry, Harriet came to the rescue and brought a fish to the nest. Eagle parents are observed working together as a team for their survival and that of their young.  As Ozzie and Harriet busied themselves in the hunt for their Christmas meal, the miracle of baby eagle E4 making… Read More »Joy to the World- Nest Activity, Videos, Photos for Dec 25

Sweet Moments- Nest Activity, Videos and Photos from Dec 24

Harriet and Ozzie’s baby eaglet came into the world very strong. E3 as it is called was observed throughout the night wobbling under Mom Harriet’s tender care. First light allowed a beautiful view of the sweet little creature. Harriet seemed to be adjusting to the new arrival and at the same time still incubating their second precious egg. Ozzie got his first glimpse of sweet E3 as he arrived to relieve Harriet for nest duty. Dad and baby eaglet shared a few intimate moments. Harriet brought a fish to the… Read More »Sweet Moments- Nest Activity, Videos and Photos from Dec 24

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

A Visitor Watching- Nest Activity & Videos for Dec 22

Harriet patiently and unselfishly tends to her precious eggs as the hatch time for the first egg laid is approaching. She has been on nest duty since late afternoon yesterday. Ozzie is standing by to support Harriet but she keeps to tending. Their devotion to each other and to their young is amazing. Harriet and Ozzie shared a few brief visits on the upper branches of the nest tree. Harriet had time to stretch and took a few short flights for exercise. All the while the nest was under the… Read More »A Visitor Watching- Nest Activity & Videos for Dec 22

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

Waiting and Watching- Nest Activity for Nov 20

The days are quickly approaching for Ozzie and Harriet’s baby eggs to begin hatching. Today was a quiet day at the nest that began with Ozzie taking over incubation duties early in the morning. Ozzie became restless looking for Harriet who returned around noon time.  Ozzie arrived on the nest close to sunset to give Harriet a break. She took advantage of the time off then quietly returned to the nest at 11:09 pm. Ozzie and Harriet are a magnificent team as they continue to care for their precious eggs… Read More »Waiting and Watching- Nest Activity for Nov 20

Deck The Rails for Hatch Watch- Nest Activity for Nov 19

Ozzie and Harriet shared a brief meeting on the nest this morning during their change of nest duty. Harriet flew off to the camera 2 tree. Ozzie took over his incubating of the nearly developed eggs. As the time nears for hatching both Ozzie and Harriet seem to be looking and listening for changes to occur. Both also have spent time digging and aerating the nest bowl as if they were making it deeper for their coming babies.  Harriet brought another fresh pine bough today to the nest to add… Read More »Deck The Rails for Hatch Watch- Nest Activity for Nov 19