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SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by MaryF » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:34 pm

HWF welcomes you to Season 7 of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam 2018-2019 staring Harriet and M15.


Harriet and M15 :rh:
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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 as well.


Link to the cams - with chat ~~ http://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 ~~ http://southwestfloridaeaglecam.tumblr.com/archive

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


SWF   baby E10 and E11   2018.jpg
Our adorable 2018 eaglets, E10 and E11



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. There are cameras that will live stream the eagles 24/7. Camera #1 is positioned 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 100 feet from the nest in another tree and has the ability to capture images of the nest action from a distance. 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! Brand new for 2018 was our 360 degree cam. When launched from an icon under the cam it allows the user--anybody-- to operate the cam themselves. 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.

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Family time for our 2018 family



LINK TO LAST SEASON"S THREAD ~~ viewtopic.php?p=1791#p1791

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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by MaryF » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:34 pm

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Hope and Honor (E1 and E2) our first eaglets on the cam :love: 2012/2013


2018/19 nest stats ~~


* Cams on -- Cam 1 and the 360 cam on Sept 30, 2018

* Eggs laid -- Egg #1 -- November 16th, 2:37PM ~~ Egg #2 -- November 19th, 5:54PM

* Eggs hatched ---E12 (egg #1) - 11:26AM, 12/23/2018 --- E13 (egg #2) - 10:35PM, 12/24/2018

* Branching ---E12 branched 2/21/2019 at 9:21AM (60 days old) --- E13 branched 2/23/19 at 11:18AM (61 days old)

* Fledged --- E12 fledged 3/12-2019 at 4:48PM (79 days) --- E13 fledged 3/14/2019 at 7:41AM (79 days)

* Last seen -- E13 - April 25, 2019 (122 days old) --- E12 - May 16, 2019 (144 days old)



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Links to our videos ~~~


*Link to season 1 videos -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=3

*Link to season 2 videos -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=0

*Link to season 3 videos -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=0

*Link to season 4 videos -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=0

*Link to season 5 videos -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... d=44559382

*Link to season 6 videos -- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... d=44559382

*Season 7 videos may be seen here -- http://dickpritchettrealestate.com/videos.html


Season 7 Videos do not have a spreadsheet listing as the first six seasons do. You can view all the videos for Season 7 in the SWFEC Video library link above using the scroll bar on the right side of the posted videos

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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by MaryF » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:34 pm

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E5 and E6 2014/15 Sadly we lost E5 to an unknown cause


Some history about this nest ~~


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.
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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 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.

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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: 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

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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 so far.

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

Cam activated on the SWFEC nest ~~

12-13 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)





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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by MaryF » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:35 pm

Below is a picture showing the locations of nest 1 (old nest) and nest 2 (Pritchett property nest) --
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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 seventh 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 2018~2019

Post by MaryF » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:35 pm

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

In 2015 ~~~

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.
SWF   Ozzie--Desiree   1-15.jpg

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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 2018~2019

Post by MaryF » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:35 pm

Here are some videos from wskrsnwings to start the season off right!

Harriet Is Seen In The Nest Area & Breakfish At Yonder Pond 07-31-18
https://youtu.be/HeLsePgBEbM

H & M Take The Morning Off After Harriet Is Seen Early 08-09-18
https://youtu.be/vyc5TdhN5I4



Our precious E9 with Eggbert 2017
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M15 Is 'In The House' & All Is Calm After Yesterday"s Rainstorm 08-15-18
https://youtu.be/RJfd7bwtxmg

The Nest Area Looks Inviting~Nestoration Time Is Getting Closer 08-23-18
https://youtu.be/Um1a-74RwCk

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Let The Courtship Begin! H & M Perch, Touch, Defend, Fly Together 08-27-18
https://youtu.be/UF6bqufMNCw

Hang Time For Harriet & A Stick For Each This Sunday Morning 09-02-18
https://youtu.be/1oq8obrDw1I
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by MaryF » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:36 pm

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Beautiful E10 and E11 -- 2018 Thank you Journi


A few more pre-season whskrsnwings videos. :D


H & M Together In The Nest Tree~No Sticks Added This Morning 09-11-18
https://youtu.be/XH7xgYlqHl0

Early Departure For Harriet & M15 & Flyover By Sub Adult 09-14-18
https://youtu.be/-TeZNvvxdaM

Harriet & M15 Deliver Big Sticks At Sunrise 09-17-18
https://youtu.be/xO_g5iFlmTY

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Wonderful close-up of E10 and E11 -- 2018
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H & M Show Their Amazing Skills Gathering Branches For The Nest 09-19-18
https://youtu.be/fztKvGpGBAc

Cam Installation Day_H & M Watch, Add Sticks & Bond 09-21-18
https://youtu.be/JXVsE6feUJE

H & M Continue Adding Sicks Plus H Adds Some In The 'Alternate' Nest 09-25-18
https://youtu.be/jFYiGLYoJz4

SWF   E10+E11-pose   2018.jpg
Ready to go! E10 and E11 -- 2018 Thank you wskrsnwings
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by MaryF » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:36 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 2018~2019

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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by Journi » Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:49 am

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:hooray: .... ~Welcome To Season 7 Everyone! ~ :hi:
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A tender moment between M15 & Harriet as they pause during a busy morning of gathering sticks for their nest.
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H & M Continue Adding Sicks Plus H Adds Some In The 'Alternate' Nest 09-25-18
:vid: https://youtu.be/jFYiGLYoJz4
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:eag: 🌺 Mary...Thank you for asking me to help you out with your SWFEC Season 7 information/welcome pages!
Also, I am so grateful to be part of the Hancock Wildlife organization forum team with you...
I'm learning from the best Mary! :thumlft:

***Many thanks to Hancock forums for providing this SWFEC thread so we can enjoy the adventures of Harriet & M15 and their little eaglets each year! :ty: ~Journi
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by wskrsnwings » Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:25 pm

I visited the nest today. Enjoy.

:vid: VIDEO: https://youtu.be/u5-fbuBr46U

More Amazing Stick Gathering & M Tries For A "Flower" For H 09-28-18

Harriet and M15 show us their skills choosing and breaking/grabbing sticks just right for their nest. Harriet even retrieved a large stick that fell to the ground after M broke it from a tree... must have been 'just the right stick'. M attempts to get a bromeliad, one of Harriet's favorites, but it is firmly attached to a branch and doesn't budge. M15 attempts bonding.

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Harriet grabbing a branch
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M15 with a great grab from one of the front pines
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Harriet and M15 in the nest tree
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by Journi » Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:01 pm

Hi Vicki! :wave: Thank you so much for visiting the nest this morning...
and for posting your wonderful video here for us to enjoy! Thanks, Journi
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by Kitcat11848 » Fri Sep 28, 2018 5:59 pm

So good to see Harriet and M working so hard on the nest. Thanks Vicki for your wonderful video. Oct. is right around the corner and I’m so looking forward to the cams being turned on.
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by Journi » Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:58 am

:eag: 9/29/18 - Good Saturday Morning Everyone! :hi:
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9/28/18 - Yesterday morning M15 was busy gathering materials for his nest and...
he is ready for Season 7 to begin!
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Scap captured by Journi from wskrsnwings video:
More Amazing Stick Gathering & M Tries For A "Flower" For H 09-28-18

:vid: https://youtu.be/u5-fbuBr46U
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Re: SW Florida Eagle Cam 2018~2019

Post by trusteagles » Sat Sep 29, 2018 8:13 pm

Thank you Mary and Journi for starting off this season. I look forward to the cams coming up on October 1st.

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