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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Good morning All.
I wonder what E thought when he/she looked over the edge of the nest.
Good Monday morning to you!!!
Hello sweet eagle family. A little chilly this morning. I see the feathers on the mommy are blowing a bit!!!
I wonder where Vicki and Tina are.
I have seen her around.
I’ve seen them here a little, where are they found mostly?
I’m here! I’ve been watching. Just been really busy. Our little one is growing like crazy!
Hi Vicki glad to see you.
Hi Debbie! I’ve been peeking in. Been super busy. We moved my 85 yr old mother-in-law in to our house so it’s been a little crazy.
Oh dear Vicki sure can understand why you were busy. That is a very big job. I can relate. Hope it is going well.
Luckily we get along really well. It’s just a big change from being empty nesters to having a third person to tend to. She can pretty much do for herself as far as getting up, dressing herself and going to the restroom, but we have to do the rest for her. Had to change our office back in to a bedroom. But this is safer for her. We can’t have her falling again.
I’m sorry she fell but assume she didn’t do any real damage? I’m glad you get along, but I know it is still quite the change and something to get used to. I bet it took a lot of effort to get her moved. Downsizing her things is a biggy and can be emotionally draining. For anyone! I’m just trying to get rid of clutter and things and it is hard.
Luckily she didn’t break anything. She still has her house and our daughter stays with her there while we are at work. Then she stays with us overnight and on weekends. Eventually she will have to make a decision on her house but for now she likes this arrangement.
It is wonderful to see a whole family like this come together for each other. So MIL really can’t be left alone. When my Dad died it became apparent Mom couldn’t manage living at the home place. She was freaking out at things like maybe a tree would fall on the house. So I moved her into an independent living senior place very close to my sister, walking distance for my sister. Sold the home place and used the money to help with rent. Then on to a higher level independent still living, but with services. Next 2 assisted living… Read more »
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Mom didn’t have any more food, but E26 was biting at the mom’s beak
The mom just stayed calm and looked at 26
and then they locked beaks.
No one went to sleep hungry tonight. E26 had a big crop.
huge😆
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