Watch the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam (SWFL) from Southwest Florida and follow M15 at the famous bald eagle nest. This page features three SWFL Eagle Cam views, including the main cam, Cam 3, and the 4K cam, along with season updates, nest history, and FAQs.
2025–2026 Season at a Glance
- E26 hatched: December 18, 2025
- F23 last seen: February 27, 2026
- F23 presumed dead: March 4, 2026
- E26 fledged: March 10, 2026
- M15: remained in the territory as E26 became independent
Cam 3
main cam
4k cam
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Typical Season Timeline
- Nestoration: late October-November; sticks, rails, soft grass & moss
- Egg window: typically November, with increased nest work and time near the nest bowl
- Hatch window: about 35 days after an egg is laid
- Fledge window: about 10-12 weeks after hatch
- Post-fledge: young eagles continue learning to fly, find food, and become independent
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2025-2026 SWFL Eagle Season Recap
- Egg #1: laid November 13, 2025, and hatched December 18 as E26.
- Egg #2: laid November 15, 2025, but did not hatch.
- F23: last seen February 27, 2026. On March 4, nest operators announced that she was presumed dead after credible reports of a deceased eagle found less than two miles from the nest.
- E26 fledged: March 10, 2026, at about 6:32 p.m. ET.
- M15: continued delivering food and defending the territory as E26 developed into an independent young eagle.
Meet M15 & Remembering F23
- M15: A veteran bald eagle known for his nest building, hunting, territorial defense, and dedication as a parent. In 2026, he continued caring for E26 after F23 disappeared.
- F23: M15’s mate during the 2025-2026 nesting season and mother of E26. She helped raise E26 until her disappearance in late February 2026 and was presumed dead in early March.
How to Watch the SWFL Eagle Cams
- Three camera views: This page includes the main SWFL Eagle Cam, Cam 3, and the 4K cam.
- Playback: When available, use the DVR bar to rewind and catch earlier nest activity.
- Audio: Wind can sometimes mask vocalizations. Try the 4K cam for another view and audio option.
- Local time: The nest is in Southwest Florida and operates on Eastern Time (ET).
SWFL Eagle Nest History & Notable Moments
- Nest building: Watch for M15 carrying and positioning sticks, grasses, and other nesting material as breeding season approaches.
- Food deliveries: Fish are a major part of the eagles’ diet, along with other prey found throughout Southwest Florida.
- 2026 milestone: After the loss of F23, M15 continued caring for E26 until the young eagle fledged on March 10, 2026.
- Wildlife visitors: Other birds and wildlife can occasionally appear around the nest tree and surrounding habitat.
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam FAQs
Q: How many Southwest Florida Eagle Cams are on this page?
A: There are three camera views on this page: the main SWFL Eagle Cam, Cam 3, and the 4K cam.
Q: What happened to F23?
A: F23 was last seen on February 27, 2026. On March 4, Southwest Florida Eagle Cam operators announced that she was presumed dead after credible reports of a deceased eagle less than two miles from the nest. Definitive identification was not possible, but the location and timing led operators to conclude that F23 had most likely died.
Q: What happened to E26?
A: E26 successfully fledged on March 10, 2026. M15 continued providing food and protecting the territory as E26 became more independent.
Q: When do Southwest Florida eagles usually lay eggs?
A: Egg laying at this nest typically occurs during the fall nesting season, often in November. Bald eagle eggs generally hatch after about 35 days of incubation.
Q: What are the best times to watch the SWFL Eagle Cam?
A: During active nesting season, sunrise and late afternoon can be especially active periods for nest work, food deliveries, and eagle visits. Activity can occur at any time of day.
Q: Are the SWFL eagles wild?
A: Yes. The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam documents wild bald eagles living and nesting in their natural environment.
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Community Discussions
Questions and topics started by viewers.
I guess I’m feeling blue about what is happening with Jackie at Big Valley. Then I got to thinking about F-23, and for some reason I wanted to come here, read again, feel all the love, caring, support from this eagle family, who shared together all the emotions of loosing our precious F-23. Do you realize it really hasn’t been a very long time since we lost Harriett? F was with us only 2 1/2 seasons, so we lost two Moms in a short time. So I read. I did feel the love that I needed. So my family here… Read more »
Thanks Debbie.
What happened to F23?
They think a car hit her.
I’ve been torn up as well. I know we all have. Harriet, F-23… never forgotten. Now Jackie. I didn’t spend that much time at Big Valley but enough to get probably more emotionally involved than a lot of people think is wise. It’s who I am and I know this space is safe. There were videos shared showing how we missed signs of her weakening and likely ill. I choose to see her strong and healthy just as I do the other queens of the sky and nests…. Harriet, F-23 and Jackie…. fly high… 💖 See you soon M!
Blessings to you Tremals. Life goes on. We don’t know what M-15 is up to, but apparently Shadow has a female of interest. Don’t really know yet how it will play out. Now watch your heart. Easier said than done.
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Missing our hero. Hope you are having a great summer, M-15! ❤️
Hello Karen Marie!!
I wish M-15 could fly to Shadow in Big Bear Valley and be a supportive eagle to dear Shadow right now. Bless them all. JACKIE, be better you darling…M-15, you are a wonderful husband and dad, you deserve a peaceful summer!!!
Can someone tell me how long cameras will not have videos???
The cams at Pritchett usually come back up around October when the eagles begin nest building again. They do maintenance on the equipment over the summer.
Thank you Mary !!!! Good day to you and the precious eagles 🦅.
You’re welcome, Lisa. You have a nice day too!
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Seems like about 10 months. 🙄
Maybe Sept. from my records
That would be great. September will be here in no time. This summer has really flown by. It seems that every year goes by faster and faster.
Hopefully we can catch some photos taken by the ground photographers during the Summer/Fall. Androcat usually posts off and on during the off-season. Talons crossed. 🦅🤗
Hello Karen Marie!!!
Thank you for your response!!!
I’ll keep talons crossed for off-season photos and hopeful activity!!!
Hello to our beloved eagles!!!😍🦅
Following is an Androcat video of our M-15 and a certain female who keeps chasing him around. She knows what a catch he is!! ❤️
She certainly does Karen Marie!!!!
❤️ Hi, Lisa.
Hello to you Karen – Marie!!! Glad to know you still check the site of our beloved eagle family for messages!!!
Thank you to the SWFL FARM for their continued dedication to this nest and family. The zoomies who control the cams and have watchful eyes on everything. To all who keep us updated when things don’t look so good you’re a crucial part of our understanding of nature. Tho you can’t truly make us understand you do help us accept what may be happening. GODS blessing on all of you for allowing the audience to be apart of this great learning experience. May peace find you all as we look forward to the fall and another nest of love with… Read more »
A double thank you !!!!
Ready for a full pond, and a full nest!!! Safety to all …
Thank you Donna. Thank you SWFL camera. Hello to Little E and M15, wherever you are. Always love ❤️ for F26, watching over her young one and M15.