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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@HNF what happened to the cameras? They are working on the Pritchett site.
Oh good, they werent early this morning.
Not that we will be seeing very much of E26 now that she has discovered freedom!
Cam ops will have to work so hard now! We appreciate it!!! 🤗
I’ll miss the darling. I hope she comes into our site quite a bit. She is my first discovery of eagle followings. Little One and Mommy and Daddy are the first family of eagles I ever followed. A special place in my ❤️.
That is so sweet Lisa. I know how you feel. My first was here with E7 and 8. I remember it well and all the emotions I felt. The bonking was so bad I almost threw my iPad once! 8 got entangled in fishing line and had to be removed from the nest and taken to CROW. He was put back in the nest after a short stay at CROW.
Thank you Debbie for sharing your love story for E7 & E8. You are right about the emotional 🥹 ups and downs. The human nature to want to hold and protect them. Yes, this family is very special to me. Thank you . Little E will always be a sweet baby to me.
Thank you CROW REHAB FOR WILDLIFE !!! Caring, special human beings!!!
They are good. A couple of them went to the site last year and did an on camera talk about the loss of E24 and E25 to avian flu.
Thank you Debbie for letting me be informed on CROW!!!
nite – nite to our Little One and Dad . Stay warm and safe, have a very nice rest. ❤️
You’re welcome Lisa. You are a very nice person, and I’m so happy to have you here, sharing the eagles. I do most of my talking at the hummingbird site in CA, you would learn a lot about me there.
Thank you!!! I’ll try to find the hummingbird site!!! So nice to share with fellow eagle lovers.
Big difference in the eagle and the hummingbird! 😂. The hummer has 2 babies right now.
I had hummingbird feeder’s for the little birds years ago. I so enjoyed the little ones.
What is the site???
Hummingbird nest. It does not say spot.
I love this nest
😊
What is the site?
https://dickpritchettrealestate.com/southwest-florida-eagle-cam/
You just have to deal with advertisements on their site.
they are back here. just refresh.
You are the best! Thank you!!!
Good morning darling Little E. CONGRATULATIONS. Your first flight. You and your dad can have so much fun together. Your mom is always with you!!!
CONGRATULATIONS Little E!!! You looked so beautiful flying high. I hope that dad saw you take your first flight and I know mom was guiding you along… on Eagles Wings. You stay safe. Your human family loves you and wishes you well in your new adventures. Love you Little E.
Beautifully said.
Thank you for saying what is in our hearts. Said beautifully.
No cams this morning, bummer.
🥰🦅👏
Pritchett team:
Congratulations E26! E26 fledged at 6:32pm from the treetop then landed in the upper W treetop. E26 then took a second short flight and landed on the cam housing. Tonight M15 roosts on the low W branch. E26 in upper W treetop. Sleep safely M and E. an hour ago
Yippee!!! Yay!!! Thank you so much, Carolyn! ❤️ I knew it was going to happen any minute now. She is so confident and capable!! I bet she squ-e-e-s the whole time she is in flight!!
You called it! Just amazing!
Thanks Carolyn for posting that. How exciting! She is a big eagle now! A bit of an awkward landing then off again!
Now the fun begins for her! 😍
That’s wonderful! Thank you.
💕
WOW
This is awesome!!! So proud of her. And she stuck her landings very well for a first timer. I’ve seen some eaglets land upside down.
Little E you are getting so brave going higher in you nest tree. Before the end of the week I’m sure you will be flying to nearby trees or the pond below you. Just be careful and stay away from the road.
That is such a sweet message for our sweetest little E baby. Yes, yes, stay away from the road and be very careful. Little E you have many, many hearts 🥰 that love you. Many hearts love your dad too!
You speak the truth.
Oh please stay away from the road!
https://sportsmansparadiseonline.com/2026/03/10/e26-swallows-fish-whole-m15-three-fish-swfl-eagles/
omg
I have never seen an eaglet do that before! She did it just like she’d been doing it all her life! I don’t think I’ve even seen an adult eagle swallow one that big. Well, maybe once or twice. 😂
It sure surprised me!!!!!!!!!!! How can they do that?