NE Florida 2023-2024 Nest Eagles

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Welcome to Season 11 of NEFL Eagles

2023-2024

This nest is in Eastern Time Zone

The nest is located about 80 feet up in a Longleaf Pine tree and was built by the resident eagles approximately 11 years ago. Through the years, the nest has grown considerably in size and weight (likely weighing close to a ton)
In order to protect the eagles and their nest, the specific location of this nest is private and cannot be disclosed.
The Female eagle is named Gabrielle ( Gabby for short) and the new male is V3. Last year's male, Samson, disappeared and several males were seen at the nest but V3 stayed and came back this season.

Link to Season 2022-2023
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=631#p597682

FOR HISTORY OF THIS NEST READ BELOW THE CAM
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https://nefleaglecam.org/
All s'caps are (c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

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AKA: Marianne

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About Our Cams:
One 4K cam and three high-definition cams are available on this page. Three are mounted on the nest tree and provide different views of the nest. One cam is mounted on a nearby tree at a lower angle and provides a long range view of the nest tree and the canopy. If you watch for a while, you may be lucky enough to see eagles flying to and from the tree, and when the eaglets get to a certain size, you will see them begin to branch and ultimately fledge the nest.
The four video cam views are accessed by clicking on “Other Views,” located at the bottom right of the screen when hovering over the video screen. The four views will be shown at the bottom of the screen as thumbnails, and you can simply click the view you want to watch.
At night, an infrared light is turned on. The eagles cannot see this light; it is outside their visible spectrum of light. Neither can humans. If you were at the nest site, looking up at the tree at night, you would only see light from the moon or stars. The infrared light is converted into visible light (black and white) by the camera.

Click Here to Access Cams
Cams 1, 2, 3, 4
https://nefleaglecam.org
AKA: Marianne

[Kitcat11848]

Please read this important statement from AEF

VERY IMPORTANT: American Eagle Foundation --

The American Eagle Foundation was given the special privilege of placing their cameras and equipment on private and protected property. The AEF is under strict agreement with the property owners to never disclose the location of the nest, and, more importantly, to protect the resident eagles and their nest tree. Please respect this request. The area is closed to the public. Please respect these requirements and requests.

Below are several more sites where you can find information on this nest, ask questions or post your observations. ~~~
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEagleFoundation

American Eagle Foundation LIVE Nest Cams -
https://nefleaglecam.org
https://www.facebook.com/AEFNestCams (info about cams and chat)

The AEF Eagle Empty Nest Facebook page -- https://www.facebook.com/groups/413450165374335/
Link to the American Eagle Foundation YouTube -- http://www.youtube.com/baldeagleinfo
AKA: Marianne

[Kitcat11848]

Time Line

[*]Eagles Return
V3 returned Aug. 31, 2023 @ 4:39:51pm

Gabby arrived on sept. 1, 2923 @ 7:54:52pm

(c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

[*]Eggs Laid
#1 egg laid 12/19/2023 @6:16pm
#2 egg laid 12/23/2023 @5:13pm

viewtopic.php?f=44&t=710&p=713833#p713833

[*]Eggs Hatched
Beau buried #1 egg before Gabby laid #2 egg
Unfortunately #2 egg never hatched; Beau was a first time Dad and never quite had the instinct to incubate so Gabby had to do it full-time plus Beau had to, deal with intruders. Gabby had to leave the egg unattended for long stretches of time; it also could have been infertile.
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=710&start=390

[*]Branching

[*]Fledged

[*]Last Seen

[Kitcat11848]

Today's forecast: Partly cloudy to sunny skies this morning with a few isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temps mid 70's to upper 80's. Winds generally less than 10 mph. Sunrise 7:10 am and sunset 7:28 pm.

gretchen_AEF
Today at 7:37 AM
JUST 2 MORE WEEKS FOR CHAT KICK-OFF!

Evidently V3 and Gabby have not made an appearance at the best today. Nothing on chat

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gretchen_AEF
Today at 4:45 PM
NOTE: AEF is switching websites, so the web page will go down at 6pm EST tonight temporarily. Our cam op will report activity as the Axis cams are live.(edited)

gretchen_AEF
Today

V3 at LY at tuck

(c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

I'm quite sure it was V3 at tuck tonight based on size and body shape!

[Kitcat11848]

Good Afternoon NEfL watchers
jan_aef
Today at 4:26 AM
Today's forecast: Clear to partly cloudy with temps low 70's to mid 80's. A bit windy (10-15 mph). Not much chance of rain today! Sunrise 7:11 am and Sunset 7:26 pm.

jan_aef
Today at 6:10 AM
Gabby arrived at LOP at 7:10 am!

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jan_aef
Today at 10:06 AM
Gabby has been busy preening and moved to LOP for a better view of her Hamlet!....she flew at 11:11 am....time for lunch!(edited
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jan_aef
Today at 6:20 PM
Watching a beautiful sunset and hearing a squirrel nibbling on pinecones....Gretchen is looking for our eagles!

(c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

gretchen_AEF
Today at 7:00 PM
MONDAY TUCK-IN: A repeat from last night.....V3 was perched again in the LY. Gabby didn't show up before I left, but it's possible she could have after. Nada at the ET either. Oh well, it's early yet, and she was at the nest at length this morning. All is fine in the Hamlet pines!
V3 perched in the LY tonight at tuck

(c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

[Kitcat11848]

Tuesday, September 19,2023
jan_aef
Today at 7:20 AM
Today's forecast: Partly cloudy with temps mid 70's to mid 80's....winds around 10 mph. Sunrise 7:11 am and Sunset 7:25 pm

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jan_aef
Today at 6:36 PM
Gabrielle arrived at the nest 7:36 pm...she hopped up to Sunset Branch(edited

an_aef
Today at 7:05 PM
She's snoozing...looks like she may stay

(c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

[Kitcat11848]

From last night

jan_aef
Yesterday at 10:31 PM
Gabby is still tucked and occasionally doing her preening as of 11:30 pm. SEDs Gabby...so nice having you with us overnight!

jan_aef
Yesterday at 11:32 PM
12:30 am Gabby is still tucked and sleeping.

jan_aef
Today at 4:05 AM
Gabby still sleeping on Sunset Branch at 5 am!

(c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

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an_aef
Today at 4:41 AM
She's trying to wake up at 5:40 am

(c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

jan_aef
Today at 5:31 AM
Today's forecast: Partly to mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening hours. Winds 10-15 mph. Sunrise 7:12 am and Sunset 7:24 pm.

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jan_aef
Today at 5:56 AM
Vocals from Gabby at 6:53 am. Preening those tail feathers at 6:55 am

(c)2023 American Eagle Foundation eagles.org AEF-NEFL

jan_aef
Today at 6:29 AM
She flew off at 7:19 am....hurry back Gabby! We loved your overnight stay!

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gretchen_AEF
Today at 1:16 PM
Florida official nesting season for Bald Eagles starts Oct 1. Here is the Timeline this season to date

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/ ... 24_PDF.pdf

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/ ... 4_Xcel.xls

[Kitcat11848]

Thursday, September 21, 2023
jan_aef
Today at 4:29 AM
Today's forecast: Temps low 70's to low 80's. Clear to partly cloudy this morning with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds increasing to 10-15 mph. Sunrise 7:12 am and sunset 7:23