Southwest Florida Eagle Cam

One year after the disappearance of Harriet, the beloved eagle cam eagle, M15 and F23 have taken to raising their first eaglet as a new pair. The eaglet is about a month old and could be seen above the sides of the nest Tuesday morning, February 2, 2024. F23 took over the nest this summer.

Mystery of Harriet's 'vanishing' never solved; M15, F23 continue the legacy with one eaglet

This time last year the area was embroiled in a mystery of sorts — the vanishing of Harriet the eagle from the nest she shared with partner M15."WHERE'S HARRIET?" was the comment of the day at the start of February 2023. The question — never answered — left eagle nest watchers flummoxed, worried, and upset.

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

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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.

There are now two eggs being incubated in the nest of bald eagles M15 and F23 in North Fort Myers. A second egg was laid shiortly before 2 p.m Monday.

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F23 and M15 produce second egg in North Fort Myers eagle nest

Michael Braun

Shortly before 2 p.m. Monday a second egg was produced by F23, the second mate of M15 in the Bayshore Road nest in North Fort Myers.

F23 and M15's first egg as a mated pair.

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Egg confirmed Friday at North Fort Myers eagle nest of M15 and F23

Michael Braun

A new year at the nest of M15 and his new mate, F23, brought all manner of conjecture. But all the worry and concern were erased Friday night when an egg was confirmed at the nest.

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.

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Florida's bald eagle nesting season proves resiliency of the iconic raptors

Tara Calligan

The theme of this year’s Bald Eagle nesting season is resilience, according to Audubon Florida’s EagleWatch Report. We discover how bald eagles are able to endure Florida’s ever-changing landscape and discuss our fascination with the iconic birds of prey.

E22 being harassed by mockingbird near the nest in late May.

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SWFL Eagle Cam web site to stay active until the end of June

Michael Braun

The operators of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam have decided to continue operating the video feed for the site through the end of June, mainly due to the remaining eaglet E22 still hanging near the Bayshore Road nest.

Eaglet E22 sits on a branch at the nesting tree along Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers on Friday, May 19.

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A SWFL Eagle Cam season to remember — might it be the last?

Tara Calligan

What a different year 2022-2023 has been for SWFL Eagle Cam eagles Harriet and M15 and eaglets E21 and E22. A special Gulf Coast Life on Monday will take a look back at the season.

One of two eaglets missing from the North Fort Myers nest since Friday returned to the site Wednesday.

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Wayward eaglet E21 returns to North Fort Myers nest

Michael Braun

Both eagles vanished, E21 for nearly five days and E22 overnight. But both are now back in the nest.