Watch the SWFL Eagle Cam live from Southwest Florida and follow beloved bald eagle pair M15 & F23 through nest building, egg-laying, hatch, and fledge. Below you’ll find the live stream, today’s highlights, season timeline, and FAQs to help you get the most from the cams.
Season Timeline
- Nestoration: late Oct–Nov — sticks, rails, soft grass & moss
- Egg window: early–mid Nov (watch for increased food deliveries & nest time)
- Hatch window: ~35 days after laying
- Fledge window: ~10–12 weeks after hatch
- Post-fledge: parental feeding & flight training near the nest
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Meet M15 & F23
- M15: Veteran provider & nest engineer; known for multiple fish deliveries/day in pre-lay.
- F23: First egg of 2024 laid Nov 8; 2025 Nov 12th; in pre-lay periods she often eats on the nest and increases time in the nest tree.
How to Watch (Cam Tips)
- Playback: Use the DVR bar to rewind ~12 hours.
- Audio: Wind can mask vocalizations; try the 4K cam for clearer sound.
- Behavior cues: Mantling over food, aerating, rolling eggs, “chortle” vocalizations.
- Tip: For the best audio of chortles and wingbeats, use the 4K cam.
- Local time: The nest operates on Eastern Time (ET).
Nest History & Notable Moments
- Stick engineering: Watch M15 test & wedge branches to raise rails.
- Food log: Tilapia, catfish heads, mullet—varies by season and water levels.
- Visitor notes: Loggerhead shrike, anhinga, and the occasional raven fly-by.
FAQs
Q: When do SWFL eagles usually lay eggs?
A: Typically early–mid November, with hatch roughly 35 days later.
Q: Why is F23 eating on the nest?
A: In pre-lay, females often conserve energy and stay close to the bowl, so on-nest feeding increases.
Q: How can I tell who’s on the nest?
A: F23 is larger with a rounder head; M15 shows a slightly slimmer frame and often arrives with sticks or fish.
Q: Do you intervene?
A: No. These cams document wild eagles for education and research; intervention is not part of this project.
Q: Best times to watch?
A: Sunrise and late afternoon for deliveries and nest work; overnight for incubation shifts.
Support & Alerts
- Get email alerts for eggs, hatches, & first flights
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Community Discussions
Questions and topics started by viewers.
According to the chat, F23 was last seen flying east with M. They stated, “toward the church is east, toward the pond is north, the Bay Blvd. is south of the nest, and the Pritchett entrance is west.”
18:19 M15 down by the pond, looking all around for F23. I can’t believe this happened again so soon after the loss of Harriet. Where are you F23? Wish someone would find her if she is injured. Is anyone looking for her?
awww poor 26 is getting rained on
This is very disturbing news. I hope 🤞 all works out. Makes me sad for now.
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam
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At this time, there is no confirmed sighting of F23 in the area. F23 has not been in camera view since 8:12AM, on Friday, 2/27/2026. We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates if and when we have verified information.
omg poor m15 i sure hope he doesn’t have to go thru single parenting again 😯
Oh this is disturbing…..and Decorah North M is missing too
I know I’ve been following that nest too so sad
At least 26 has already branched so this go around won’t be so long. Sure hope F23 shows back up.
So sad 😪
The image of M15 waiting for F23…..
😓
Mar 1: 13:40 😔
Good morning you little loved cutie baby!!!! Beautiful feather markings!!