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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Happy to see mom with E26 TONIGHT, ITS WINDY OUT
18:14 E26 trying to move under mom to get warm, but can’t fit anymore. Settles down next to her.
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F23 brought a huge bunch of grass to keep E26 warm.
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Windy at the nest. I don’t see anything hanging out the E’s beak. Sounds like that is a very good thing.
what is a pelt
do they mean pellet?
What is a pelt on an animal?
A pelt is an animal’s skin, fur and all
I understand that is what was hanging out of her mouth.
i didnt
Yes, it was a big long long piece of the RK animal’s skin with the fur attached (circled in the photo). One time Ozzie was choking on a long pelt, and Harriet flew down to the nest and pulled the pelt out and saved his life.
I remember that with Ozzie
holy cow.thanks for posting that again
Hi Mary NJ ! I remember that video of Ozzie and Harriet. I have watched it many times. She was so smart, and they worked beautifully together. ❤️ Thanks for posting it for us. 🤗
That’s great Debbie! I’m so relieved. I just looked back at the earliest video viewable (3:14 am) and the pelt was not there anymore. So sometime between 1 am and 3 am, the pelt either broke off or E26 swallowed it. Good news.
it is good news! Our eaglet looks healthy for sure.
M15 brought in a roadkill mammal. It was dark when F23 was feeding E26 the roadkill. E26 was hungry, and at 19:01, E26 grabbed a long pelt of the mammal that F was tearing apart.
E26 swallowed part of the pelt, but a lot of it was hanging out of E26’s beak.
F23 tried many times to pull the pelt out
E26 was trying to shake it out unsuccessfully and F23 tried again but it still wouldn’t budge. E26 was able to eat with the pelt in the throat and beak.
The pelt was still hanging there after midnight. Hope that one of the parents pull it out tomorrow morning.
Feeling the wind in it’s wings.
Such a pretty baby!
😘