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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This little one has been up all night. It’s midnight! Either hungry or restless. Keeps trying to dig in the nest and then shake his head. ❤️
Look at our E26 standing tall and confident!
You are so correct in your description.
All of us that have followed baby from birth can’t help but say “our baby.”
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Does anyone remember whatever happened to that RK raccoon, I believe it was, that was dropped off for M-15 and F-23? Did they ever get it to the nest?
Do you mean the RK that some people ran out into the road to get (and a truck stopped on the road for them) and they threw it over the fence into the pasture? If that’s the RK you’re thinking about, then yes, M15 brought it to the nest.
I wonder if that would be considered feeding them. I know that is not permitted.
The individuals didn’t bring the food from the store or from home or from a fishing expedition to feed the eagles. The RK was laying in a busy traffic lane and they were worried about M15 getting killed by a truck or car when flying down to fetch it. The RK was near the nest and they basically just moved it off the road (it landed close to the fence but not on the road side). It wasn’t brought from somewhere else, just moved out of the path of danger. I don’t think that is considered feeding them. They may… Read more »
Thank you MNJ. ❤️ I guess I should have said road kill raccoon in my question. Nothing wrong with getting roadkill off the highway. I believe she did save M’s life. Thank God! I was inquiring because I remember M-15 and F-23 having trouble getting it to the nest.
You’re welcome Karen
No, I think it would be considered clearing the street of roadkill so that it doesn’t cause any accidents. I worded my question incorrectly. Any wild animal could have gotten to it. I was just glad that the eagles got to it first. 🙂
Yes, ty MNJ: If they hadn’t gotten it, somebody else would have. Always nice to get roadkill off the road – could cause accidents. I know it was tough for them to get it to the nest, because it was so heavy.
Yes, it was several months ago that I saw the video, but if my memory serves me correctly, I think that M ate some of it first to make it lighter.
Good morning everyone! Hope everyone had a nice weekend.
Thank you Vicki. Good day to you!!! Have a good week everyone!!!
Yay, you too Vicki! Gorgeous picture!!!🌹
Thank you Karen!
😳🤮. The crawly things on that fish!
No mention of food yet at Pritchett. Our little one is probably ready for breakfast.
Hi Debbie.
Can you tell what is in nest with baby and parent. Looks like bunny. I hate to see cute little bunnies or ducks or kitties in nest. I know eagle must eat, but maybe fish would be preferable!!!!?????
I understand what you mean Lisa. I hate it when they bring in live fish! Yea, I’m sure that is a bunny, look like a small one. Once upon a time I bought a boat and was going to learn to fish. I did a little bank fishing with my family as a young child. I enjoyed being around water. I bought a rod and real, plenty tackle. Caught a little bit, I guess I learned to clean them because I remember eating some crappie and a bass. But when I caught those fish, and those eyes looked up at… Read more »
Thank you Debbie for your
thoughts. Yes, too tough to look at, whether it be fish, bunnies 🐰 or whatever. The little faces and bodies are to cute. Hard to take!!! Glad you sold the boat.
Good day fellow eagle family lovers.❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹☺️☺️☺️☺️
Hi Lisa!
😀thank you Vicki.
Hi Lisa, you are fairly close to the nest. Have you ever been there in person?
Good morning Debbie!!! No, I can’t say I have. Sure would be nice!!!
I guess it is about a 2 hour drive? I’ve done a google earth look around the area, and maps too. But it would still be interesting to be there, see what the eagles see. Put things in perspective. See where they fish.
Yes. Haven’t been there. It would be very interesting.