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SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by MaryF » Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:13 pm

HWF welcomes you to Season 8 of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam 2019-2020 staring Harriet and M15.

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Our stars Harriet and M15 yodeling a love song! :love: Photo is property of and courtesy of Kathy Kochanowski :ty:





Harriet and M15's nest is located 60 feet up in a slash pine in North Fort Myers, Florida in a pasture on the Dick Pritchett property. It is located right in the middle of a fenced horse pasture giving us many views of the beautiful horses, a pond, and other wildlife as well.


Link to the cams - with chat ~~ https://dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html

youtube link to cam ~~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDwwrw92Qgg

link to the FB page ~~ https://www.facebook.com/SouthwestFloridaEagleCam

Southwest Florida Eagle Cam Nest Notes ~~ https://southwestfloridaeaglecam.tumblr.com/archive

Link to the SWFEC Foundation ~~ http://southwestfloridaeaglecam.com/


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Our beautiful2019 eaglets E12 and E13 -- scap by Heather Maxwell. :wub:



Dick Pritchett Real Estate is pleased to continue bringing you this live look into this bald eagle family and their nest located on their property. This season there are 4 cameras that will live stream the eagles 24/7.

Camera #1 is positioned 6 feet above the nest and is carefully attached to the tree so as not to damage it and is equipped with night vision or infrared light, which emits no actual light or noise. The eagles do not see or hear anything coming from the camera.

Camera 2 is located approximately 60 feet from the nest in another tree and has the ability to capture images of the nest action from a distance that are outside the view of cam 1. It is a PTZ cam which means it can be moved to catch the action.

In 2015 we added a third camera which gives us great views of the pond area where Harriet takes her wonderful baths as well as a different view of the nest. !

New for 2018 was our 360 degree cam (cam 4). When launched from a button under the cam it allows the user--anybody-- to operate the cam themselves. This cam allows you to click and drag to any viewing area for a fully immersive experience. AMAZING!!

All of our cameras are environmentally friendly, non-intrusive and positioned to offer a good view of the nest and eagles while preserving the beauty of the nest and its' surroundings. These 4 cameras will capture every moment at the nest, 24/7, and stream it live .

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Our wonderful 2019 family--how cute are little 12 and 13? Thank you Journi!




LINK TO LAST SEASON"S THREAD -- viewtopic.php?p=97476#p97476
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by MaryF » Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:13 pm

2019/20 NEST STATS ~~~


* Cams on -- All cams were on September 23? , 2019 for testing ~~ Officially October 1, 2019

(b]* Eggs laid --[/b] Egg #1 -- November 12, 2019 (4:57PM) ~~ Egg #2 -- November 16, 2019 (5:58PM)

* Eggs hatched -- -- Egg #1 (E14) -- December 19, 2019 (12.03 PM) ~~ Egg #2 unfortunately was not viable and did not hatch.

We sadly lost our precious baby E14 some time during the night of January 14/15 (not quite 27 days old). We are all devastated. Soar high with those who have gone before you E14. :brknhrt:

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* Eggs Laid -- WE HAVE A SECOND CLUTCH 38 days after the death of E14!!

------ Egg # 3 -- February 22, 2020 (2:05PM) ~~ Egg #4 -- February 25, 2020 (6:45PM)

*Eggs hatched -- Egg #3(E15) - March 31, 2020 (5:29AM) ~~ Egg #4(E16) - April 2, 2020 (6:48PM)

* Branching -- E15 branched on May 25, 2020 (12:33PM) How wonderful for E15 ,as the National bird of the US, to branch on Memorial Day! ~~ E16 branched on June 16, 2020 at 9:56AM

* Fledged -- E15 accidentally fledged on the 15th :D Official fledge was June 15, 2020 at 6:41PM ~~ E16 fledged on July 1st at 9:18AM!

* Last seen -- E16 was last seen at 10:12AM, Saturday, August 8, 2020 (130 days old) ~~ E15 at 194 days old on Oct 11, 2020 is still in the nest area!!
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by MaryF » Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:14 pm

SOME HISTORY ABOUT THIS NEST AND OUR EAGLES ---


Thanks to the Pritchett family for installing, maintaining and running these cams on your property. This is a family owned and run business. The cam and nest are located 60 feet up in a slash pine in a horse pasture on the Pritchett property. The first cam was installed in early September, 2012.


A mature pair of bald eagles, Ozzie & Harriet, had been coming to this nest since they built it for the 2006-2007 season until Ozzie's untimely death in September of 2015. Before building this nest in 2006, the pair had a nest on the opposite side of Bayshore Road, across the street. This location is now known as Eagle Landing. The old nest tree was deliberately killed by someone to get rid of the eagles nest in order to remove the tree. We are really not sure IF or for how long Ozzie and Harriet occupied the old nest. The nest on the Pritchett property is now occupied by Harriet and her present mate, M15.


There is now a subdivision going up at Yonder Pond in the near vicinity of the "old nest"
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HISTORY SINCE THE CAM HAS BEEN IN THE PASTURE TREE --

Two eggs were laid November 26 & 29 in 2012 -- Both chicks, Hope and Honor ( E1 and E2 ), fledged successfully.

Two eggs were laid Nov. 17 & 20 in 2013.
Only one eaglet, E4, fledged successfully E3 sadly passed away on Feb. 2 at 41 days old of unknown causes but most likely a respiratory problem.

Two eggs were laid on November 19 & 22 in 2014
Just one of the eaglets, E6, fledged. We lost E5 on Jan 20, 2015 at due to unknown causes.

Two eggs were laid on December 19 & 22 in 2015
Both eaglets fledged but shortly after were attacked by an owl. The younger one, E8, was lost for a week and found by three folks from CROW. E8 was transported to CROW where he received intense treatment and rehab. E8 was finally released into the nest area on August 18, 2016.

Two eggs were laid in November of 2016
Egg #1 (Eggbert) was unviable and never hatched. E9 hatched, was the apple of everybody's eye, and successfully fledged

Two eggs were laid in November of 2017
Both eggs hatched and our beloved E10 and E11 successfully fledged.

Two eggs were once again laid in November of 2018
Both eggs hatched and wonderful E12 ans E13 fledged successfully.

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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by MaryF » Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:14 pm

SOME HISTORY OF THE OLD NEST (across the street from the Pritchett property)---


The pine tree previously used by perhaps two different nesting pairs of Bald Eagles for more than a decade died. An unknown individual knocked off the bark in a ring around the tree which severs the roots from the needles and starves the tree. The county had monitored the nest since 1990 and recorded 23 eaglets, confirmed fledglings.


History of the Old nest in the "killed tree". We DO NOT believe these eagles were Ozzie and Harriet


LE-26A (designated nest number): Donald road Nesting History

Year History
90-91 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
91-92 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed
92-93 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
93-94 Active, 3 Fledglings confirmed
94-95 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
95-96 Active, 3 Fledglings confirmed
96-97 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
97-98 Inactive--
98-99 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed
99-00 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
00-01 Active, 2 Fledglings confirmed
01-02 Active, 1 Fledgling confirmed

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02-03 Active, two adults observed at nest tree 4/21/03 -- (perhaps this is when Ozzie and Harriet took over the nest--we do not know for sure)

03-04 Tree observed dead 9/29/03. ES Staff inspected the tree on 9/29/03
and found the tree had been girdled by machete or hatchet. Birds have
been observed in the territory but did not nest this nesting season.

04-05 Active, Two adults observed incubating posture in Dec '04. 1 chick
fledged about April 6, 2005

05-06 Active, 1 fledgling confirmed

06-07 Inactive *Built a new nest north of Bayshore Rd (at the present location)

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Pritchett Property Nest 2006 - present

This nest has been labeled LE-26B

Ozzie and Harriet relocated their nest for the 2006/07 nesting season to its present location on the Pritchett property.
They had 14 fledglings confirmed from this nest on the Pritchett's property. M15 and Harriet have had 5 confirmed fledglings before the cams were installed.

Year - History
06-07 Active; Built a new nest north of Bayshore Rd: 2 chicks fledged
07-08 Active; but fledglings not confirmed
08-09 Active; 2 chicks
09-10 Active; 1 chick
10-11 Active; 1 fledgling confirmed
11-12 Active; 1 fledgling confirmed

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Since the cam was activated on the SWFEC nest ~~

2-13 Active; 2 fledglings confirmed (Hope + Honor E1 and E2)
13-14 Active; 1 fledgling confirmed (E4)
14-15 Active; 1 fledgling confirmed (E6)
15-16 Active: nest now occupied by Harriet and M15---2 fledglings confirmed (E7 and E8)
16-17 Active: 1 fledgling confirmed (E9)
17-18 Active: 2 fledglings confirmed (E10 and E11)
18-19 Active: 2 fleglings confirmed (E12 and E13)
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by MaryF » Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:14 pm

Below is a picture showing the locations of nest 1 (old nest) and nest 2 (Pritchett property nest) --




As you can see above in the lower picture, there is a large river close to the nest, (about a half a mile away - as a bird flies) that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. It is called the Caloosahatchee River, This is a prime source of food for this nest.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 128 nests in a 25 mile radius of Ozzie and Harriet's nest. The closet nest is about one mile away, although it was last known active for the 2009 season.





This is the eighth season Dick Pritchett Real Estate has provided the live look into Harriet & Ozzie’s (now M15's) Southwest Florida nest. We now have three HD-PTZ cameras that film the birds 24/7 and stream live video directly to this site. Camera #1 is positioned six feet above the nesting tree and is equipped with night vision or infrared light, which emits no actual light. Nor does it make any noise. The birds do not see or hear anything coming from the camera. Camera #2 is located approximately 100 feet from the nest and has the ability to capture images of the nest action outside of Camera #1. Cam #3 is located down at the pond which is on the property where the eagles tend to spend a lot of time. New for the 2017/18 season was a 360 degree camera also in the nest tree. It can be launched and operated by viewers of the cam!! All of our cameras are environmentally friendly, non-intrusive and positioned to offer the best view of the nest and birds while preserving the pristine beauty of the nest and their surroundings.
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by MaryF » Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:14 pm

Aside from losing two of our eaglets and an egg, we have had our share of happenings at this nest. ---

In 2015 ~~~ has it really been 3 years since we lost this handsome eagle?

OZZIE!! ~~ What can we say about Ozzie? We lost the handsome, smart, wonderful 1st Dad of our nest on September 29th, 2015. S0 sad!!! All of us who watch this nest and love this family will always miss this wonderful, intelligent, entertaining eagle!

Ozzie photographed by Desiree Deliz--Ozzie's #1 fan.





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In 2016 ~~~

Perhaps the most important of all of the dramatic happenings at this nest in 2016 was the complete and total loss of the nest probably due to weather, old age, and leaping eaglets. Fortunately for those of us who watch this nest Harriet and M15 chose to rebuild their nest right in the same tree and the same spot--what a relief!!

Here is a look at the nest before and after the collapse




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2017 ~~~


We had our own catastrophe just before the start of our new season. In the very late summer of 2017 on September,11trh, hurricane Irma, hit a good part of Florida including our nest area in North Ft. Myers. We had an overflowing pond, a large tree in the pasture was uprooted and although our nest stayed right where Harriet and /M15 built it the nest tree itself sustained quite a bit of damage. Believe it or not even out snag trees stayed standing!!! :w00t: We waited patiently to see if out pair of eagles had safely weathered the hurricane. We were rewarded a few days later when they showed up safe and sound!!

Below is a before and after picture of our nest tree before and after the hurricane courtesy of whiskrsnwings/Vicki
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by MaryF » Sat Sep 21, 2019 6:15 pm

Happy new season everybody!!! :woohoo:


I just have a few reminders for you. Remember this thread is for photos, videos, and discussion about the SWFEC nest only. News of other nests goes on the thread for that nest if there is one. Anything personal or chatty goes on your chatty thread...link is below.

viewtopic.php?p=2136#p2136

If you are doing an answering post to the last one on the page please don't quote it---just answer it :D

If you have a question just ask and either Journi or I will try to answer you :thumlft: Thanks all---have fun---enjoy!!!


A SPECIAL THANKS TO JOURNI FOR HER HELP IN LOCATING SOME OF THE WONDERFUL PHOTOS ABOVE :ty:
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by wskrsnwings » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:24 pm

Here are the specific Season links to the videos for Seasons 1-8. These links allow you to view current or past videos at your leisure.
Seasons 1-7 are a chronological listing. There are separate tabs at the bottom of each season's spreadsheet to choose Ground Videos, Cam Videos and the Daily Nest Activity/Nest Notes.
Season 8 is the actual videos as they are posted. A chronological listing for Season 8 will not be available until after the end of the 2019-2020 nesting season. Enjoy.

Season 1 2012-2013 Videos link: http://bit.ly/1wJAphi

Season 2 2013-2014 Videos link: http://bit.ly/1U9p0Av

Season 3 2014-2015 Videos link: http://bit.ly/1FlPEjc

Season 4 2015-2016 Videos link: http://bit.ly/1Nqaxz8

Season 5 2016-2017 Videos link: http://bit.ly/2cSOUcL

Season 6 2017-2018 Videos link: http://bit.ly/2w7FeqH

Season 7 2018-2019 Videos link: http://bit.ly/2Nthd2w

Season 8 2019- 2020 Videos link: http://dickpritchettrealestate.com/videos.html
Season 8 Videos do not have a spreadsheet listing as the first seven seasons do. You can view the videos for Season 8 in the SWFEC Video library link above and then use the scroll bar to the right side of the Video Library to watch any of the posted videos.

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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by wskrsnwings » Sat Sep 21, 2019 8:26 pm

Here are the first of the Season 8 Ground Videos :vid: ...

Morning Visit To The Nest & Yonder Pond In Search Of H & M 08-12-19
https://youtu.be/XkjYJ1aFHko

Harriet & M15 Are Home In The Nest Tree 08-16-19
https://youtu.be/uw0W3d-HNtg

Nestorations & Discussions Begin~M Adds Two Sticks 08-20-19
https://youtu.be/GfgsVPsXLq0

Harriet & M15~A One Stick Morning & Early Departure 08-25-19
https://youtu.be/03hhH8fdcMA

The Nest Tree Stands Tall & Strong~No Nest Work This AM 09-01-19
https://youtu.be/7H_zEMHjos0

A Stick & Mutual Vocals Start The Morning For H & M 09-05-19
https://youtu.be/MZM8RCY_uc8

Seven Sticks~Attempted "Mating"~Breakfish From The Pond 09-10-19
https://youtu.be/BtdZ36V08ns

They're Working On The Cams~Harriet Checks Her Nest Tree 09-12-19
https://youtu.be/awlUw_h0pVE

No Nest Work-H & M Leave Early~The Cams Are In Place 09-13-19
https://youtu.be/j118PbB6mCs

A Beautiful Morning To Simply Perch, Preen & Protect The Area 09-17-19
https://youtu.be/XFkKO0N6Imo

H & M Patrol Their Territory & The "Snow" Birds Are Returning 09-20-19
https://youtu.be/il4ArRvNql4
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by Journi » Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:46 am

:eag: ...................................................................... :hi: ..................................................................... :eag:
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.. 9/23/19 - 8:40am - Current nest condition...


Welcome To Season 8 Everyone!
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Hello everyone! :wave:
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Thank you MaryF! . I am excited to start Season 8 for our Hancock Wildlife SWFEC Forum as your TA (Topic Assistant)!
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Many thanks to the Pritchett's for these awesome 4 Live Cam opportunities! :thumlft:

:grhug: ... To everyone: Please feel free to capture and share your SWFEC s'caps/videos with us...we'd love to see them!
Also...please record the time of your SWFEC captured s'caps/videos - this will help us all to know when these s'caps/videos were captured. (The time stamp on the live cams are small and are hard to read by many viewers.) Thanks!
:yes:


Happy first day of Fall everyone! 🌻 ~Journi
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:sunny: Current weather: 78 and Clear.
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Pritchett's NEW website: https://dickpritchettrealestate.com/eagle-feed.html
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by guarcoc14 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:50 am

What a joy to see H & M back! Looking forward to a wonderful season - thank you everyone that kept us so updated during the summer. :rh:

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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by MaryF » Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:56 am

Nice to see you here Journi to begin our 8th season! I hope our folks will find there way here ;) All of our nest cams are looking good today. I know they are still working to make sure that everything is a go for the season!


Here is the pond cam view this morning---looking good!!


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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by Journi » Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:18 am

:eag: Good morning Mary!
Thank you for getting our Hancock Wildlife SWFEC Season 8 forum up and running this morning! :thumlft:
Can't believe we're here starting Season 8 this morning - where did the summer go!?
How exciting it is to check out all of the cams and to be able to hear the nest tree area sounds!
Thanks for all that you do here Mary...and for always being here for me when I have questions and/or need your help! ;)

Happy first day of Fall Mary! 🌻 ~Journi
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by Pascale » Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:44 am

:hug: hello everyone

Exciting times arrive with Harriet and M15 coming back! thank you Mary F for opening the new thread for the new season!

We wish Harriet and M another beautiful and successful season ! Here is the post I made early this morning. French connection- Phijo and me are back.

good morning everyone, Philippe, Sunnybird, Journi
Temp 78°F, clear
look who's home ! hello harriet !
She arrived @ 2:51 alerting
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Harriet on nest - 09/23/19, 03:35 time of scap
M15 arrived a few minutes later to the attic.

both harriet and M15 vocals at 3:41 then Harriet left to veranda
she's now and M15 perched on the attic branch - 3:41
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Harriet and M15 on the attic- 09/23/19, 03:41
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or by photographers / videographers credited in my message
In love with Harriett and M Family !

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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2019~2020

Post by Chris Reid » Mon Sep 23, 2019 11:00 am

It's so good to be back for season 8.
Love the new cam views, watching all four at once will be amazing :rh:

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