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By: dsguill (offline) on Saturday, October 22 2016 @ 11:57 PM EDT
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 What is this in the nest?
I'm not sure what they are. I suspect some kind of seed pods attached to something they brought in. I see some different plant material in the nest that I haven't seen before.
I know this was posted a good bit back in the nest notes, but I wanted to see if I could guess what it was - Osage Orange fruit - maybe? Does anyone local know if they are grown in the area?
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By: Shelli22sweet (offline) on Sunday, October 23 2016 @ 12:19 AM EDT
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NEST ACTIVITY - SUNDAY OCTOBER 23rd
Good morning eagle lovers!!
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By: Shelli22sweet (offline) on Sunday, October 23 2016 @ 08:54 AM EDT
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NEST ACTIVITY
6:15 wskrsnwngs: I am at the nest. H and M are perched in the outer attic. Short vocals by both.
7:00 both to the nest aerating the bowl.
7:10 H to the spike.
7:12 M to the veranda and then attic.
7:15 H fly off.
8:09 both flew south past yonder pond and way beyond. No sign of them still.
wskrsnwngs: 8:45 I am headed home. Harriet and M15 have not returned.
8:58 H back with a stick.
8:59 M back with stick.
9:02 H to the porch.
9:49am Mating in the nest. Harriet had brought in a stick with moss at around 9:47am.
After mating, M15 leaves nest and returns at 9:56am with more nesting material.
10.41 Harriet displays some dominance with a foot and chatter, M goes to the nest
10.45 M back to the porch.
11.05 both H and M have left the nest tree
4.17 Harriet to the nest, she may have brought material/stick, not sure.
She goes to the porch, then to outer lower branch
She is still sporting the dark dirt/gunk spot above her left eye.
The filtered light on her feathers is so pretty.
Vocals off/on she seems to be calling for M. Thought I heard a call in the distance so may be location calling.
More vocal call outs, she may want a fish delivery lol.
5.26 H leaves the tree toward the pond direction
6.41 Horses must be being called to dinner, running across pasture/pond to gate.
(ppl on the driveway again waiting for H/M am sure, cars parked along the drive).
6.53 M/H return to the tree, one in upper tree and one to attic, one in upper tree moved now
6:53 they flew off north, but don't see them at the pond.
7:32 Harriet and M did not return to the nest tree. Good Night H and M stay safe!
SWFEC team for all your observations!!
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By: dadsjazz (offline) on Sunday, October 23 2016 @ 11:41 AM EDT
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SWFEC Nest Notes
October 23, 2016
Strengthening the Bond
Harriet and M 15 have made great progress on their nest as the time for egg laying nears. What was an empty space in the nest tree a few short months ago now holds a beautifully constructed nest. They continue to add sticks and nest material daily. M15 has grown in his maturity over the past year as he hones nest building skills. His prowess as Harriet’s mate is in full bloom as they share bonding moments, times perched together and delivery of fish gifts for her. They follow each other on the hunt for the perfect stick or nest material. They were observed flying back to the nest simultaneously with their branch choices. All these actions further strengthen their devotion to each other and their future offspring.
Harriet at times takes the lead in their mating ritual as she asserts her dominance with her love tap to M15. She also seems to need the final say so on where a stick will be placed in the nest. M15 stands his ground but may realize life is easier when he yields to Harriet. The female Eagle is the dominant partner in the relationship. She wants to ensure that her mate will be loyal to her. Harriet does voice her pleasure with M15 at times and appears to be very content with him. They are an amazing Eagle pair whose bond grows stronger.
Nesting season is a critical time for Harriet and M15 and their territorial instincts are in full force. Where they may have tolerated an occasional visitor the area, it is now off limits. They warn off any intruders and keep another Eagle pair in the vicinity at bay.
Excitement is building as Harriet and M15 make all the necessary preparations to welcome a new generation of eaglets. Their tireless efforts will soon have rich rewards
Nest Notes by dadsjazz
M15 delivers a fish gift for Harriet, (wskrsnwings)

Tandem Stick delivery. (wskrsnwings)

Harriet's love tap to M15. (Sharon Dunne)

Ground Video by wskrsnwings
Hard At Nest Work & Mating~Strengthening Their Bond 10-13-16 https://youtu.be/x5IoBI22NxQ
11 Sticks/Moss Added In 1 Hour~H & M Show Great Gathering Techniques 10-14-16 https://youtu.be/Zi4_0Za-FnU
It Takes Work Getting The Big Sticks Home 10-15-16 https://youtu.be/UJYXkKN2TgQ
M Gets H's Lost Stick Home & Stick Gathering For Two 10-16-16 https://youtu.be/Z-QVDZ_tp-Y
Stick Escapades At Church, Yonder Pond & Pastures 10-18-16 https://youtu.be/AgIy9XUmpv4
Harriet & M15 Get A+ In Aerodynamics 10-19-16 https://youtu.be/S3Ani5ZOhZ4
Eagles Do Fly In The Dark~Just What Is Harriet Pondering? 10-20-16 https://youtu.be/Hi2trDWzHP4
Who Returns With A Stick First? Out & Back Together 10-21-16 https://youtu.be/xHlKDfuQnEI
Making Your Presence Known~H & M Work While "Neighbors" Watch 10-22-16 https://youtu.be/HilAgdJsngU
Cam Video by Birdbrain56
SWFL Eagles ~ Moonlite Friday Night ~ 10·14·16 https://youtu.be/9VX7hYA2cvU
SWFL Eagles ~ My, What a Big Stick You Have ~ 10·15·16 https://youtu.be/i0f3yrP2-0w
SWFL Eagles ~ Home for the Night ~ 10·17·16 https://youtu.be/KuAYV9oK0YM
SWFL Eagles ~ Sometimes it Works, Sometimes it Don't ~ 10·19·16 https://youtu.be/SPdIoel3TsE
SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet ~ 10·19·16 https://youtu.be/1VXvqGEPo28
SWFL Eagles ~ Handsome M15; Amazing Closeups 10 18 16 https://youtu.be/K3S3l-bqVmY
SWFL Eagles ~ The Pond, an Unruly Stick, Strap Nibbling, Mating and Dominance ~ 10·22·16 https://youtu.be/R8_cfY-1bxM
Cam Video by Lady Hawk
SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet's Big Stick & Teamwork 10.15.16 https://youtu.be/ETdCLg3B4eM
SWFL Eagles ~ M15 Brings Fish Gift for Harriet 10.17.16 https://youtu.be/PQxWXmsFmLA
SWFL Eagles ~ Pink Evening Sky & M15 10 17 16 https://youtu.be/39-FQn4LM08
SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet's Side Kick & Bonding 10 19 16 https://youtu.be/zNYrodqbh4o
SWFL Eagles ~ A Day of Busy Nest building 10 18 https://youtu.be/Wjz2ya_ysVg
SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet & M15 Beautiful Side by Side Closeups 10.19.16 https://youtu.be/7E7Qci3Q0Wo
SWFL Eagles~ Another Side Kick; Harriet Closeups 10 20 16 https://youtu.be/ymZd0Rs3-0w
SWFL Eagles ~ Another Fish for Harriet 10.20.16 https://youtu.be/Cjtt88Je9M8
SWFL Eagles ~ M15 puzzle stick & bonding 10 21 16 https://youtu.be/XOKnr9e0TmA
SWFL Eagles ~ A Moment of Bonding & Kicking 10.22.16 https://youtu.be/krYiZ8H8WHQ
Cam Video by Uta Brobe
BESWFL10/14/16- 07:31Any nest activity on morning https://youtu.be/q19P94GsAOo
BESWFL10/15/16-07:10 nest work starts with singing DadM https://youtu.be/GI9e-GtNGhQ
BESWFL10/17/16- 10:22 Fish gift for Harriet from Dad M https://youtu.be/672MTUMQJzI
BESWFL10/21/16-19:11 First nest work then bonding https://youtu.be/Mk9mQM15svQ
Avatar of Ozzie, the beloved Eagle
In loving memory of Ozzie, E3 and E5.
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By: wskrsnwings (offline) on Sunday, October 23 2016 @ 04:38 PM EDT
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By: Shelli22sweet (offline) on Sunday, October 23 2016 @ 11:39 PM EDT
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NEST ACTIVITY - MONDAY OCTOBER 24th
Good morning everyone!! Hope u all had a nice weekend!
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By: FlaNative9 (offline) on Monday, October 24 2016 @ 12:39 PM EDT
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By: wskrsnwings (offline) on Monday, October 24 2016 @ 01:02 PM EDT
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