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
Latest SWFL Eagle Nest Posts:
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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I can hardly believe this. She came in with her own food. Now I am happy.🙂
Yay! Thanks for the heads up Grace! I went back to watch… it happened at about 13:42!
Thanks for the time stamp, Carolyn. E-26 has been studying hard! ♥️
You’re welcome. E26 is developing so quickly!
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Wonderful you little darling!!!!
Just stay close to home!!!
Stay close to Dad.
And watch out for those cars.
Yes, stay away from cars and roadways.
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING!!!
Little E and Dad we love ❤️ you.🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅❤️
Go E26!
Finally get to see e26 in the nest
I haven’t seen any food at nest for several days-Dad got a few bites off that bone.. I read where female might be interested in dad. E26 has learned a lot. I am trying to piece together what I see on this site and the UTube as I don’t see the intruder around the nest. .
Hi Grace, I zoomed in the photo. E26 is in the nest. M15 is in the nest tree to the left. The intruder is in another tree to the right. I think the intruder landed in that tree at about 7:04 am today.
Thanks. I get confused looking at this site, and then going to UTube.
You’re welcome. The YouTube videos provide great summaries. I try to pay attention to the dates and time in the time stamp at the top left of the video frame.
Intruder comes back. At about 07:30 E26 flushes it out of the tree! M15 swoops down and assists and chases the intruder off! Wow!
This is the video, as well as the description, showing E-26, the unknown female eagle, and M-15 on Mar 18, when E-26 got kicked off her branch. Both are kind of long, and the video moves slowly.
This is Ladyhawk’s description from the above video. Interesting notes from M Liz, the ground photographer. ” Footage from cam on 3/18/26 by Lady Hawk and ground photos & commentary by MLiz Photography! What a day of action at the nest, pasture & pond! In this video I open with beautiful photos taken by MLiz Photos of this morning’s action regarding the female intruder, E26 and M15. Liz updates: “What A Day!!! Cold morning – E26 and M15 at the nest tree, while E26 continue to explore, M15 watch. M15 vocals once in a while alerting that the Female is… Read more »
Thank you Karen Marie!!!
Thank you Liz!!!
Helping our loved family.
So much for them to contend with.
You’re welcome, Lisa. I bet it was awesome for M Liz to know that M-15 was just sitting in a tree, watching her as she picked up the RK and threw it into the pasture, where he immediately went to grab it and take off with it. Can you imagine a bald eagle watching you with his food, without even bothering you, and then waiting until you threw it to him? I would have been so surprised and grateful for that moment. Sends chills up my spine. 😍🙏🦅
Our kiddo is sleeping on the nest.
E-26 had a busy day, from what I hear. Swimming and being knocked off a tree limb by an unknown female eagle. She was okay though. Dad took care of it. ❤️
From Pritchett team:
11:24a-11:55a E returns to nest, inner limb.E flies to pond oak.11:34 E gets buzzed by an intruder.Both fly off west.One to DSPS.11:37a Adult to upper w treetop flies E and adult flies back to upper branch.M with food to DSPS.M to pond, office oak
E26 looks fine though…. Thankfully
I would be great to know the history of the intruder.
Yes. I heard on a video that there was some RK that she had her eye on in M’s territory. She must have been trying to deter all of the possible opponents.
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