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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Following is a beautiful and heartwarming YouTube video done by Lady Hawk on April 25th. Note that M-15 was at home that day. ❤️ I tried to copy the video without the ads, but it didn’t work. So unfortunately they do follow the video, but I wanted to make sure I made the video available. 🦅
This video also made me teary-eyed.
ME TOO!!
I have heard from several people who have followed this nest for a long time, that they believe M-15 is down at the river, teaching E-26 how to fish. (You mentioned something like this, MaryNJ.) I’ve heard the river is about a mile down the road. So maybe E-26 will stop by one more time before she leaves. And I hope we get reports of M-15 coming and going through the off-season. 💕
So nice to see life per Sub toying around the nest. Of course I’d love to see Little E back for a visit….
i guess we can only wish for the best. Little E must be experiencing the best with the beautiful soaring!!!!
waiting with daily blessings for our eagle family!!!!
I wonder if the sub-adult is practicing, learning how s/he will take care of their nest on down the road. So sweet. 😘
Wonder if the sub adult is one of M’s children wanting to come back home to raise their family when the time comes.
Wish they were banded so we could know if there were previous children or from somewhere else.
Hi, Jerseseygirl! I would so love to sit back and watch as M’s children come back to visit, knowing which one it is. That would be so cool.
Me too, I wish they banded the eaglets in FL.
A sub-adult visited the nest today. Maybe wants to claim it for his/her self, but it’s not mature yet.
Fluffed up the grass
Fixed the nest railing
I wonder if this is the same one Spunky chased off about a week ago.
Could be, maybe 🤔
Probably dreaming about a place like this for when s/he grows up. ☺️❤️
I would love to see the “kiddos” utilizing the nest for their own kids!!!
The little sub- eagle is so fastidious in tidying the nest. As said, “dreaming to raise its family” in this nest.
Following is Androcat’s most recent video of our baby. Beautiful soaring! ❤️❤️ (kind of loud). E-22 did this just before s/he started the big adventure. I love the way we can see E-26 turn her head every which way, taking it all in. So exciting for her! 😘
Beautiful soaring! Thank you, Karen. Just wish E26 would have had a good meal before leaving on his/her journey. Seems like E26 was hungry and was calling for the dad to bring something to eat. Hope E26 went to the nearby river to look for fish.
You’re welcome, MaryNJ. I was a little concerned about the baby leaving this early too, but she sure seemed awfully ready. As ready as, or more than, any of them I have seen. I am praying, anyway. I am also a little concerned that we haven’t seen M in so long. 🙏
I do believe I read on Facebook that M15 was seen today at pond. Thankful for that.
Hoping to see Little E again. I always rested better when the youngster was close to nest….
Praying for a safe and wonderful journey for the youngster. That little one and her dad and mom are soooo 🥰 🥰 loved.
Thank you, Lisa. 🙂 I saw this afternoon, on YouTube, that M-15 was at the pond for about 5 minutes. No sighting of E-26 yet. Talons crossed. She may be having too much fun to come home. ❤️❤️
Thank you Karen Marie!!!
we will keep our “talons crossed”. A nice touch of lightheartedness!!!
You’re welcome, Lisa. I bet it is so exciting! Sometimes I think they come back to their natal nest more than we know. Just to get their bearings, or maybe following up on distant memories. 💕
Thank you for helping through my first journey with this eagle 🦅 family. What an emotional roller coaster. I do miss all three of them soooo much.
Praying for a safe happy journey for them. They deserve it!!!!
You are so welcome, Lisa. 🥰 Thank you for sharing your thoughts, etc through this season. I remember my first year. It was quite an eye-opener and very emotional. But, I believe the ups are worth the downs. It has been nice talking with you. I miss them too. I never knew they had their own little personalities, emotions, etc. 🦅 ❤️ You are right, they deserve all the best. 🙏
Thanks for the update on M15, Lisa.
The last time M brought food, E26 didn’t show up for it, so he probably thought that E26 was gone and so he left for his usual time away from the nest. Hopefully, M will use the same nest again for the next season. His priority now will be to find a new lady friend.
I believe we just about have it all figured out now. 🤣😂 I am so hoping that M does come back to this nest next season. E-26 is well-trained and seems to study new situations before stepping in, so I’m thinking she has all the skills she needs right now. 🙏I am praying for both of them, and also F-23 – I bet she is soaring high. She flies so beautifully. 😍 I am really missing them!