Southwest Florida Eagle Cam (SWFL) — M15 Nest Cams

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

• Watch the Pond Cam: Use the YouTube link above to open the stream in a new tab. Cam 3 and the 4K cam are currently offline.
• Playback: On YouTube, select the full-screen button for a larger view. When rewind is available, use the playback bar to catch earlier activity.
• Audio: Make sure the YouTube player is unmuted if you want to listen. Wind can sometimes mask vocalizations.
• 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 can I watch the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam?
A: Use the Pond Cam link above to watch on YouTube in a new tab. Cam 3 and the 4K cam are currently offline.

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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