Harriet and M15

Latest views from the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam shows hatched eaglet.

One eaglet hatched at North Fort Myers nest; second not viable

Michael Braun

The first pip was seen late Friday night followed on Saturday by a pip in the other egg. As of Sunday morning video from nest showed one fuzzy little eaglet being tended to by the eagle parents. The remaining egg was considered unviable.

M15 and a female "friend" perch on the nest tree in North Fort Myers.

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New year at The Nest; Without Harriet what's in store for M15?

Michael Braun

Eagle lovers got one of their favorite websites back on Friday when the cameras at the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam returned online after a summer hiatus.

The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam and other observers have spotted M15's return and it looks like he may have a potential new mate. Both were spotted in the Bayshore Road nest this week by photographer MLiz.

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Is the North Fort Myers eagle nest saga ready for a new episode?

Michael Braun

The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam and other observers have spotted M15's return and it looks like he may have a potential new mate.

Harriet and M15 are shown on Nov. 11, 2022, working to diligently on rebuilding after Hurricane Ian destroyed their nest. The North Fort Myers eagle pair successfully produced two eggs that hatched aith the chicks fully fledging for the 2022-2023. Tragedy did strike the pair when Harriet went missing in early February. She was never found.

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Harriet still missing; M15 feeding the eaglets, defending nest

Michael Braun

A sign professing “We miss you Harriet" was placed Sunday on the fencing surrounding the horse pasture where the nesting tree is located along Bayshore Road.

The eagle pair inhabiting a North Fort Myers site along Bayshore Road welcomed their first egg of the 2022 nesting season Tuesday night.

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Federal agency working with FWC on unauthorized feeding issue at North Fort Myers eagle nest

Michael Braun

An initial investigation into feeding activities involving the nest of breeding eagles Harriet and M15 along Bayshore Road was being conducted by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission. The USF&WS Friday said the issue at play involved "a behavior mitigation issue" and they were working with the FWC.