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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E26 visited the horses today
Flew around, exploring the pasture
When the strong wind started, E26 flew down into the nest to safely ride out the storm.
There was a partially eaten bird in the nest, but I can’t review who ate the first part. M15 came and finished off the second part of the bird.
So cute, amongst the horses !! Good morning eagle family.
Like her Daddy — the friendly, outgoing type. I saw M in the pond with ducks and horses the other day. 😂🤣 Bathing!! 😘
😂 He probably wished he could have one of those ducks for a duck dinner.
Yeah, right place, wrong time. 😅
Haven’t seen much food for a couple days, looks like furry pieces from a squirrel. Hoping later today for a fish.
I too haven’t seen much food for little one and dad in the nest. Hopefully the fish dinners will increase. Don’t want them to feel hungry. Always concerned for the sweetest ones.
Our sweetest baby is resting in the nest. Warm part of the day. Nice breeze. I still can’t help but miss seeing E23 mommy keeping baby company.
Thank goodness for dad!!! Come on dad, bring a nice late lunch for you and baby to nest. Loving you both very, very much💜💜
Oh I am sorry i missed her in the nest!
Hello Ardyth!!! Yes, she was in nest earlier today. It’s windy this evening in Ft Myers; baby is on tree branch. I’m waiting to see dad and more food in the nest for them.
Good morning sweet baby and all you eagle lovers! Suppose to have more storms today here. Hopefully everyone stays safe.
Thank you Vicki! Good day to our sweetest eagle 🦅 dad and little one!!! Good day eagle lovers.
does anyone know if 26 had any food today, I’ve been in and out so I haven’t seen any, I haven’t seen dad either . has he been around?
Yes. Baby had a fresh fish around 1:00 p.m. Dad has been close to Little One most of the day and evening. They have been perched on branches close to one another.They both endured the rain while sitting close to on another, looking pretty content.
Sleep well tonight, stay safe Little One and Dad.💖
thanks for the happy information💞
Hope to see baby have a few good servings of fish today alongside dad!!!
stay safe and warm in rain!!
should not be too bad.💙💛❤️
Ummmm, I’m thinking it’s a great day in Florida if your a duck..🦆, but not some much for people☂️☂️. I will say on the 5th of April I will be visiting the great state of our beautiful eagles for a week to see my daughter, Danielle in Melbourne. I am looking forward to getting out of the damp and starting an early spring!
Surprised that dad hasn’t introduced E26 to the pond yet. 26 seems to be mostly perching on tree branches, except for occasionally visiting the nest in search of food.
I’m kinda glad she stays more high than low, at least until she has more experience. I wouldn’t want to think she might try the road for roadkill. It’s so dangerous and she/ he don’t really know that. Just to scarey. 😕
I agree. Little One is so innocent. I also worry . Little one, stay very safe and away from the nasty roads.
Stick to the fish 🐠 in the waters. Don’t you forget you are very loved 🥰 and cherished along with your dad!!!!
Absolutely loved!🙏🙏💜💜🦅🦅
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