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- swfec nest notes: e23- a hop, skip, and jump from hatchling to fledglingby dadsjazzM15 and F23 observe and encourage E23’s progress through the stages of Eaglet life. E23 has been an exceptional learner and breezes through with honors. E23 sprouted from a tiny fuzzy Hatchling to a curious, active Eaglet to a brave Fledgling in 76 days. E23 branched at 62 days old and has been on the… Read More »swfec nest notes: e23- a hop, skip, and jump from hatchling to fledgling
- swfec Nest Notes: e23 braves the branch and enjoys the viewby dadsjazzM15 and F23, one from the high in the nest tree and one from afar, watched as E23 bravely hopped up to the veranda branch. E23 perched comfortably and preened while taking in new views. E23 was 62 days old at branching ranks among the younger Eaglets who branched previously. E23’s other big first was… Read More »swfec Nest Notes: e23 braves the branch and enjoys the view
- swfec nest notes: brilliant e23 is eight weeks oldby dadsjazzM15 and F23 appear to be pleased with E23’s development and progress over these last eight weeks. F23 dotes on and watches over her endeared E23. M15 is devoted to his role as caretaker of them all. F23 has been a phenomenal Momma to E23 and a remarkable partner to M15. Together, they are raising… Read More »swfec nest notes: brilliant e23 is eight weeks old
- swfec Nest notes: E23 is seven weeks old and moving up in the worldby dadsjazzM15 and F23 utilize all their valuable instincts and skills to provide for and protect E23. In turn, E23 imprints and absorbs all the lessons that will serve E23 well in the nest and beyond. E23 curiously studies the birds and life outside the nest. E23 stands cautiously close to the edge and bravely peers… Read More »swfec Nest notes: E23 is seven weeks old and moving up in the world
- swfec nest notes: e23 breezing through milestonesby dadsjazzM15 and F23 continue their stellar nurturing and care of E23, and the resulting progress is remarkable. F23 has a special bond with her not-so-little-baby, and their interactions are endearing. She is very protective of and patient with E23. She checks in frequently with E23, sits in the nest, and offers cover from rain and… Read More »swfec nest notes: e23 breezing through milestones
- swfec extra: remembering legendary eagle mom, harrietby dadsjazzOne year ago was the last sighting of legendary Eagle Mom, Harriet. The sadness of her loss became lightened by the exceptional feat taken on by M15 in raising their offspring as a solo Dad. The years Harriet raised families with her devoted mates are memorialized throughout every turn in the territory. Harriet and M15… Read More »swfec extra: remembering legendary eagle mom, harriet
- swfec nest notes: e23- four weeks old and growing strongby dadsjazzM15 and F23 devote all their attention to four-week-old E23 as they grow stronger by the minute. E23 preens constantly as thermal down feathers have replaced most of the natal down. Darker Juvenile feathers (contour and flight feathers) are bursting out all over. Studies have shown eaglets at four weeks are about six pounds with… Read More »swfec nest notes: e23- four weeks old and growing strong
- swfec nest notes: e23-three weeks old and growingby dadsjazzM15 and F23 keep E23 well nourished, and the results are showing. Three-week-old E23 seems to be developing at record speed. E23 has changed immensely since last week and continues to do so daily. E23 is seen, peeking above the nest rails. Thermal down appeared just in time for colder weather since E23 hardly fits… Read More »swfec nest notes: e23-three weeks old and growing
- swfec nest notes: Family Time for m15, f23, and e23by dadsjazzM15 and F23 took exceptional care of their not-so-little E23, who turned two weeks old. E23’s growth progresses rapidly from all the frequent feedings by Momma and Dad. E23’s appearance changes daily. E23’s feet, wings, and little tail are bumping out all over. E23 has new thermal down emerging to allow thermoregulating and spending more… Read More »swfec nest notes: Family Time for m15, f23, and e23
- swfec nest notes: e23, eating, sleeping, growingby dadsjazzM15 and F23 are adjusting as doting parents of their treasured eight-day-old E23. Momma seems captivated by her little, fuzzy baby. She checks E23 often and keeps them safe and warm. Dad happily and readily takes his time to brood E23. When the weather turned cooler and rainy, both kept E23 and the nest toasty… Read More »swfec nest notes: e23, eating, sleeping, growing
- swfec nest notes: Welcome E23, A New Year, A New Journey, A New Familyby dadsjazzM15 and F23 welcome E23 to begin a new journey of life as a new Eagle Family. E23 broke out into the world at 7:07 am on December 31, 2023. F23 gave E23 a boost free from the shell as she placed a talon on it. F23 looked at her precious baby and touched it… Read More »swfec nest notes: Welcome E23, A New Year, A New Journey, A New Family
- swfec nest notes: A Fish Gift on a rainy Christmas Day by dadsjazzM15 and F23 have been an incubating machine for the past 30 or so days. They haven’t missed a beat in all that time. It is pretty remarkable since they are a newly mated pair, and they are in complete sync. Their vigilance toward the goal of becoming Eagle parents is inspiring. M15 and F23… Read More »swfec nest notes: A Fish Gift on a rainy Christmas Day
- swfec nest notes: together in their journey for new lifeby dadsjazzM15 and F23 have been diligently caring for their cherished Eggs. They endure many hours of incubating and tending to them. M15 and F23 perform perfect exchanges, tenderly roll the Eggs, and aerate the nest bole to give it a warm, soft feel. They go to great lengths to safeguard these precious packages that contain… Read More »swfec nest notes: together in their journey for new life
- swfec Nest Notes: nest duty: fluff, roll, incubate, repeatby dadsjazzM15 and F23 progress on their mission to ensure the hatching of their two special deliveries. They each take their time on the nest tending to the Eggs seriously. M15 is more than eager to do his part, even to the point of coaxing F23 off the eggs. He arrives in the wee hours of… Read More »swfec Nest Notes: nest duty: fluff, roll, incubate, repeat
- swfec nest notes: miracles in the makingby dadsjazzM15 and F23 welcomed Egg 1, laid on 11/24/23 at 5:54 pm., and Egg 2, laid on 11/27/23 at 1:44 pm. F23 is a new partner for M15, and there was no certainty for these events to happen. The realization is here for this Family, and miracles are in the making. M15 created a beautiful,… Read More »swfec nest notes: miracles in the making
- swfec nest notes: Provide, protect, and defendby dadsjazzM15 excels in his skills and instincts as an outstanding male Eagle. He has diligently been preparing for this nesting season with his new interest, F23. They maneuver through their journey to becoming a bonded pair and raising a family together. M15 has proven to be remarkable in all aspects of his life. He makes… Read More »swfec nest notes: Provide, protect, and defend
- swfec Nest Notes: Making a safe havenby dadsjazzM15 and F23 have worked diligently these last few months to fortify the nest and make a safe haven. The nest is also attractive to the Owls trying to claim the nest as theirs. There was an altercation between the Eagles and the Owls when M15 and F23 roosted in the nest tree for the… Read More »swfec Nest Notes: Making a safe haven
- swfec Nest Notes: the path to a hope-filled futureby dadsjazzM15 and F23 are busy in the early mornings with adding the finishing touches to the nest rails and the soft interior spaces. F23 works on the giant sticks M15 delivers and lets him do the nest bole checking. They hop up to the attic, engage in mating, and preen, all before flying out for… Read More »swfec Nest Notes: the path to a hope-filled future
- SWFEC Nest Notes: building a home and securing the territoryby dadsjazzM15 and F23 are ramping up the nestorations. They added many sticks and soft nesting, making the nest larger by the day. When M15 delivered a huge bromeliad/air plant, F23 seemed baffled by the addition as she tore it apart. F23 lay in and got a feel for the nest bole for the first time.… Read More »SWFEC Nest Notes: building a home and securing the territory
- SWFEC NEST NOTES: M15 AND F23 BECOMING A TEAMby dadsjazzM15 and F23 seemed to take a more leisurely approach to nestorations over the week. They arrived early some days and a little later on other days. M15 and F23 sweep through the pasture to look for the specific item. They are both agile and acrobatic at grabbing sticks on the fly. They delivered materials,… Read More »SWFEC NEST NOTES: M15 AND F23 BECOMING A TEAM
- SWFEC Nest Notes: Preparing a Nest and Building a Bondby dadsjazzM15 and F23 arrive on most mornings to work on the nest. They have also taken time off to do the things that Eagles do. F23 has been bringing in more materials and has become more assertive in her placement choices. Female Eagles are usually more dominant, and F23 seems to be growing into that… Read More »SWFEC Nest Notes: Preparing a Nest and Building a Bond