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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Does anyone know what that black line is on the main camera is?
no i dont
someone is patiently waiting for door to bring some grub 😄
Sooo sweet.
oops supposed to say door dash and I didn’t notice it in time sorry
Not a problem!!!
hello…..
Thank you Ardyth!!!
Good morning to baby!
Very nice picture🥰
Goodnight sweet sleeping baby E. Have a good rest wonderful daddy. Blowing kisses to you wonderful mommy F23.
Pritchett: E26 had two whole fish today and spent more time on branches than in the nest. E26’s strong wings lifted E higher than ever and E grasped branches easily. Fledge coming soon. M is roosts on the low W branch. Sleep safely M and E. Watch over them F23.
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M15 deals with an intruder. Dear God please keep him and E26 safe!
Thank you for posting this. I hope no one was injured.
Hi Debbie, the time on the video was 9:45 am. Thankfully he seemed fine the rest of the day. I know it’s nature. I know he is very capable. I’m a bit of a worrier. 😂
That is ok Carolyn. We all worry.
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I just realized how selfish my initial response was… to be concerned only about M15. I hope the intruder wasn’t injured either. It looked as though it was immature…… someone correct me if I’m wrong.
Carolyn, selfish? Really? No way. M is our daddy and he has a baby and the intruder was just that, an intruder in another eagles territory. No one would think you would want the intruder hurt, just go away, which is what looked to have happened. Your kind heart is what worries and wants the baby safe.
Well said Debbie. It’s been a very, very heartbreaking week for all that love mom, dad and baby. We care very much. Only the best for them.
Most are not over Harriett. Last year we lost both babies and were worried both parents had the flu.
Oh my Debbie, the loss of dearest Harriett and the two babies is still very fresh.
Yes!
It’s hard not to worry for them. Love them and worry for them; seems to go hand in hand.
Of course. We are told a lot to remember these are wild creatures. But, it should also be remembered that we are human with human emotions.
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Yes, Debbie. We love them very, very much. We want to protect them.
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Things happen so of cours ewe worry, thanks for posting.
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