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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No cams??? Bummer
So marvelous to observe. 🤗
It truly is, Barry. 🙂
In case I don’t get to visit tomorrow….Wishing all of our family here, including crew and staff a happy and safe Thanksgiving! Great Spirit Bless this nest and family as we give thanks for them. Please keep them safe. 🙏🙏
thank you Donna
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You too, Donna. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you
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M-15. Looks like he and F-23 have been decorating for Thanksgiving.
Cams back up. Yay!
So . . . . . As of now….Overhead cam (on right) is operational, but can’t rewind. Cam 4k is stuck and is buffering at 4:00 pm. Cam 360 is offline along with the pond cam. 😢😧. There was an early morning shift change, M-15 did not want to get up, but he did. 😂
Thank you Karen. I sure hope they get these bugs ironed out before hatch watch starts.
You’re welcome Vicki. I just don’t understand what is going on this year. 😢
The storm ruined everything there. Camera were ruined or gone. Hundreds of homes and business are gone. My friend own 2 condo’s and she is still waiting on Insurance. A lot of the insurance belly up and are broke .So far they have never been heard of since Took big churches down to nothing. Ft Meyer will take years to recover.
How awful! 😢 🙏 Which storm was this, Faith?
Me too!
I saw that shift change. That was cute! M15 was totally ignoring F23 who was standing in front of him (lol), but he finally decided to get up. He was probably so comfortable laying in that soft cozy nest.
Be nice if more men helped with the kids too ..😉
😂 Ain’t that the truth!
Just took this at 9:50 a.m. on November 25th. Eggies look great!! We seem to be having trouble with cloudflare. I got two error messages re SPO site. 😢 Anyway, I’m going to take pictures as I can. Hope it gets fixed. 🤗
I just noticed — the nest bole is heart-shaped! 🥰
So sweet 😍