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view of the nest from cam 1 9-27


view of the nest from cam 1 9-28

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/Cq56hQjIFsQ

H & M Are Away~Views Of Perch Spots From Nest Area 09-28-16

Harriet and M15 were not seen at the nest tree this morning. While waiting to see if either one would fly in, I show the perch spots they use that can be seen from the nest area, plus a view of one of M15's stick piles.

the cell tower and the stand of trees across the road and behind the shopping center that Harriet and M15 perch in and grab branches from for their nest


one of the trees by the pasture pond that M15 has found branches on the ground for the nest


a view of the power poles that can be seen behind the horse stables and office area

Harriet and M15 each added a stick this morning before their alert calls and tracking took them across the road by another eagle. M did bring another stick which caught on the power line and sent he and the stick flying apart. M flew NNW and H flew SW. The sunrise was beautiful, the moon brilliant and a rainbow in the pasture helped make this 1st year anniversary of Ozzie's passing less hard as I feel his spirit still here in the pastures, watching over M, H and their future offspring. RIP Ozzie.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DmVgWWQrfPU

Gathering Sticks While Defending The Area 09-29-16

alert and warning vocals


Harriet flies quickly and M15 flies with her


the stick that M15 lost

GROUND OBSERVATIONS - Friday, September 30
(scaps and narrative courtesy of SWFEC team members)

6:00-7:05am both adults OCT. There is preening, stretching and vocals, including GM vocals.

(wskrsnwings)

7:06am H flies SE.

7:07am M flies SE.

8:00am They have not returned. I am waiting.

(wskrsnwings)

9:30am Harriet and M15 have not returned. I am headed home.

1:24 pm turned cam on and there is someone home on the far left side

It's M15 - he came in a while ago with a nice stick.

(SWFEC Cam capture by FlaNative9)

Then went to the outer attic after placing it.

1:32pm fly off of M15.

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/QjRJGopJP4c

Harriet & M15 Leave Before Sunrise 09-30-16

No sticks this am but bonding activities continue as Harriet & M15 perch, preen and vocalize together, even flying SE together before sunrise. Also a view of the nest in the morning sun.

M15 above Harriet in the old cam tree (OCT)


Harriet flies SE


M15 flies SE

Florida Bald Eagle Nesting Season officially begins today. It runs October 1 - May 15.

On this first official morning of FL Bald Eagle nesting season, Harriet and M15 delivered... 15 sticks (H-2, M-13) and 2 bunches of grasses by M. M even added a stick with acorn tops and leaves attached. Their ease of entry with nesting material is amazing to see, with M using Harriet as a "step down" only once when he added beak and talons full of grasses. Nest discussions showed us tender and dominant moments. H & M took time out to remind another eagle pair of the "home" boundary lines. Also Harriet soared the skies while M watched. Here are nest comparison photos (9-30 and 10-1). Video later.

view of the nest 9-30


view of the nest 10-1


M15 and Harriet

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/3ONgRG7Nlt0

H & M Celebrate Day 1 Of Nesting Season~17 Sticks/Grasses Part 1/2 10-01-16

On this first official morning of FL Bald Eagle nesting season, Harriet and M15 delivered... 15 sticks (H-2, M-13) and 2 bunches of grasses by M. M even added a stick with acorn tops and leaves attached. Their ease of entry with nesting material is amazing to see, with M using Harriet as a "step down" only once when he added beak and talons full of grasses. Nest discussions give us tender and dominant moments. H & M took time out to remind another eagle pair of the "home" boundary lines. Also Harriet soared the skies while M watched.

M15 with grasses in his beak and talons

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/YCwU__h3kvU

H & M Celebrate Day 1 Of Nesting Season~17 Sticks/Grasses Part 2/2 10-01-16

M15 drops down to help Harriet place her stick