Both Southwest Florida Eagle Cam eaglets have died

[@nomado3650]

Words can’t describe my sadness. They were precious, they had personalities we got to know and love, it’s a tragedy.

[@AlphaPoe]

Heartbreaking. I watched them from the hatches. Love this eagle family. 💔

[@EllieIn]

Oh my heavens!! I just read about E24 this morning and now I have tears for E25. Fly high e24 and e25... fly safe M15 and F23.

[@FriendsoftheReddingEagles]

Our hearts go out to all who love & follow this nest 😢We are here for you in your grief & sorrow 💔

[@Louismoxley]

Why aren’t we getting rid of rat boxes??Ban them!!

[@mollybeverly9805]

Who can we speak to regarding this danger to America’s National Bird?

[@homerdolittle]

@Louismoxley they won't ever get rid of the poison. The problem is people don't think of all the other wildlife that is out there that feeds on what they find. I hate to say it but man is the problem

[@16MedicRN]

We've no idea what caused this. Wait for results

[@Louismoxley]

@ Regardless, they need to be banned ..All over Sanibel which is supposedly a sanctuary for animals

[@DjMicr0dot]

It could easily be lead poisoning. There's a huge epidemic right now with lead right now our avian community is not doing very good because of buckshot because of ammunition that's made of lead. I can't believe anything still made of lead that is so toxic. I just don't. I'm worried about the parents now. I don't know why the parents are exhibiting these behaviors as well. I think they need to check on the parents after the necropsy comes back.

[@bt.c.1829]

We West Coast watchers are heart broken💔🦅💔🦅💔

[@QueenCeleste2]

We sure are.

[@RWald8888]

Especially now that Jackie and Shadow have two eggs to nurture through the snow and hopefully through their young lives. Throughout the country, our nation's symbol must survive. As a human, must very soon, be gone forever.

[@SueCorlis-hr9vq]

@@RWald8888 She just laid her third egg!! Little bit of good news on such a sad day

[@honesty3440]

East coast Florida also heartbroken! 😢😢😢

[@AZsunflower]

Jackie laid egg #3 a few hours ago! ​@@RWald8888

[@Bootsie-e1h]

Im so heart broken these eagles have helped me get thru breast cancer treatments. A divorce that broke my heart. Serious health issues. This was horrible i cried for E24 prayed for E25 who i saw on youtube go thru same as E24. Now i am worried about F23 who was vomiting and concerned about M15😢❤😢

[@honesty3440]

From heaven they came, to heaven they went… As ALL animals, birds, marine wild life…Wish you strength , hope and all the best! ❤

[@lindabeauchamp4596]

I'm praying🙏 for you💐

[@mclaura0vr]

I feel a stone on my heart, it’s the unacceptable pain for our loss of the two eaglets . So so sad 😭 Good night from Verona Italy 🇮🇹🫶

[@rv9773]

I'm sooo Heartbroken 💔 Praying that Sweet mommy F23 and Precious daddy M15 will be okay 🙏

[@barbaradougherty3258]

I miss them precious little babies I can't stop thinking about them my heart is broken

[@wingandaprayer935]

Heartbreaking.

[@jkplays5484]

Watching from Ocala. Completely devastated and heartbroken 💔

[@mollyk2883]

So sad heartbroken 😭 I cant believe this 😭 😭😭😭

[@drea0903]

RIP sweet eaglets. you were loved by so many.

[@mykirbs2002]

I’m so sorry for the SW Eaglets. So heartbreaking. My first thought was rat poison. Where I live we have a lot of different types of wildlife. We use traps for mice and rats not poison so that other animals eat them and not get sick.. Praying the parents will be ok!

[@homerdolittle]

@mykirbs2002 that is the safest way

[@karenhill3970]

I'm so sorry and sad too just found this channel about these precious Eagles ...from West Texas ..I hope not poison or avian flu and parents will be alright

[@rosehudson6583]

So, so heartbreaking.

[@lynnmanson2387]

This makes me so sad.😢

[@fettenachapman5145]

This is so sad, and they were doing so good. We will all be watching next year for sure.

[@jewlesw.2437]

He's keeping us informed too. Very accurate coverage

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

this is the nest i watch. praying its not avian flu and that the mom & dad don’t pass too. 😰😰

[@MardyR925]

This is the one I watch and E25 was my lil champion! He figured out the system and became best buddies instead. We will all remember this moment.

[@EverTheTwain]

@@MardyR925 I really admired him, he had so much savvy and sass

[@justmejenny7986]

I just looked it up and they did test positive. Just horrible.

[@darlenesmith6693]

How sad is that losing two Eaglets . I watched the 2 beautiful Eagles and 1 Eaglet years ago . The names M. Harriet and eaglet number 9 and what great parents to Eaglet number 9 from the great nest S.W.F.L. they never let their baby Eaglet out of their sight it was so precious to watch them in a beautiful setting... The field with horses 🐎 you couldn't wish for anything better ... and the three of them use to frolic with the horses and I watched them take baths and was so cute they were very clean always bathing... Message comming from Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦. 😢

[@darlenesmith6693]

It's very sad because when they survived that long and pass away it is very heartbreaking 💔 😢 and now wish I never

[@darlenesmith6693]

Found out about it cause it's very hard to take but I had a wonderful experience with all three Handsome M15 Beautiful Harriet and the beautiful Eaglet Number 9 ... My beautiful calico cat Kelly was laying down in the big chair that matches my couch and I was sitting in my loveseat across from the chair my cat was sitting in and all of a sudden my cat dissappeard and M15 flew in and the little Baby Eaglet E9 joined M15 and it was mentioned Harriet was missing and.maybe dead and I was down hearted 💔 and thought I would never see Harriet again but all of a sudden she showed up and I saw all 3 together for the last time . When Harriet went missing I quit watching it because I was too 💔 😥 heartbroken to what happened to Harriet she.was done ... Message comming from Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦.

[@darlenesmith6693]

Correction Harriet was gone not done sorry for the mistake stupid cell phones they always make mistakes and it makes you look like you don't know what your talking about.... Message me from Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@darlenesmith6693]

Message comming from Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦 not message me mistake.

[@gabelily1]

Oh, sweet babies. A tiny eagle has only a 50% chance of survival in the wild today. For two babies to live for 40+ days is really something; the sudden, dramatic ending of both lives is devastating. Nature rules in the wild; often in ways that are difficult to understand 😢❤

[@gungho1284]

I'm usually too afraid to watch them as small hatchling babies, but when they reach the size they were at now, it's usually smooth sailing in this climate. I've seen freezing rain and extreme heat kill other eaglets of this size. But that still leaves poison or disease, I guess. Or internal obstruction.

[@Summit1962]

Heartbreaking💔Fly high and free E 24& E25. Praying for the health of M&F🙏

[@boopsbucket]

Why did you have to include that clip of the eaglet? There should have been more of a warning, the warning came AFTER the footage started playing. That was horrible.

[@fettenachapman5145]

Why would the babies be having seizures? Never heard of that before. Were they sick?

[@MicahHenry-q1n]

God bless everyone involved with the eagles lots of love and prayers RIP..E24 ,E25 .....God protect M15 and F23 keep them safe and healthy 🙏

[@Sue.e.e]

RIP little Eaglets. ❤️ Rat bait should absolutely be banned. Petitions are being signed in Australia for the banning. Rat poison does not discriminate! It’s disgusting how some people just don’t care. 😡

[@moka9144]

I agree with you so much, and the same goes for using lead ammo. Every year, over and over, I sign the petitions to ban it. This, regardless of what the reason was for the death of these two loving siblings.

[@Sue.e.e]

@ hopefully, one day, it will all be banned. Just as bad are those sticky traps. I can’t believe people still use these horrendous poisons even knowing what damage it does to all animals down the line.

[@moka9144]

@@Sue.e.e Yes, I hope so too, and until that happens, I will not tire of protesting against it. Only education will help, people must see what they are doing to them.

[@Sue.e.e]

@@moka9144 thank you for caring ❤

[@Tara-ok3js]

Also weed kill needs banning!

[@sandrap6321]

People put down poison traps or dump poison without caring about neighbors or wildlife. Lost a cat to poison. Such a tragic loss.

[@jlevans8784]

It's been confirmed by CROW - this was avian flu, not poison.

[@raven3212]

Have only just heard about this, i'm so heartbroken, this is just terribly sad.. I hope that F23 and M15 are safe and well..

[@tonianeal2157]

😢😢😢😢 my heart is broken 💔 😢

[@deborahscott4706]

This makes me so sad! I stopped watching this nest for awhile after Harriet disappeared! My heart was broken. I would check in once in awhile to see how M 15 and the babies were doing, but I just couldn’t keep watching day after day. I’m so sorry for the loss of both of these beautiful babies and the heartbreak for M15 and F24. Prayers for them all! 🙏🏻 🦅💔😭

[@kathleenhunter4331]

Yes...I also used to watch daily and get so much joy. But after Harriet disappeared I mostly just checked in every few months. I'm so glad I did not watch this year I would have been depressed at the loss of 2 precious babies.

[@Renee406Mt]

My heart breaks for mom and dad

[@jwwj30]

Watching in San Diego & observe this beautiful eagle’s nest everyday on Lady Hawk’s channel. So sorry of the passing of E24 & E25, praying to our Lord and Savior to spare M15 & F23. Yes, please continue your coverage & let us know why these 2 innocent, precious eaglets passed away.

[@MarianneLeinonen]

Really sad. Why did this happen?😭

[@sabrinashaw7951]

Your video needs a warning tag on it. Please and thank you. Not everyone wants to see the eaglet seizing over and over again.

[@bjsteinhoff9810]

Absolutely disgraceful. 😮

[@bt.c.1829]

I threw my hand up immediately to block it!! ☯️💟☮️💟

[@chelsea3564]

Sadly, this is the reality of wildlife, and people need to see the good, the bad, and the ugly.

[@bjsteinhoff9810]

@chelsea3564 How is a warning in conflict with your thinking?

[@obi-wanakakenobi6750]

People who are using Rodenticide need to see this.

[@skytitan79]

😢devastating

[@minttuxxx9109]

❤im beyond devadtating. Miss them both. Hope new clutch

[@amyahlquist3436]

That’s so so rare though.

[@AKhere74]

NO NEW clutch. duh. lets mourn please & be realistic until next year.

[@sharonw4325]

Our sweet babies.😮‍💨

[@lorijackson3905]

Humans are our own worst enemies 😢

[@candaceh7753]

Oh how sad !! Poor babies 😢😢😢😢

[@michele0317]

I’m devastated and 💔💔💔💔I have watched for literally years

[@turtledove1927]

Sorry to hear the bad news. It's nature & sometimes it's tough. How did the parents react? Are they still around? I missed 2 weeks due to the flu. Thanks

[@darlenelovesJesus]

Poison takes up to a 2 weeks to kill, while avian flu takes a few days at most. They ate a duck and died shortly after. Ducks and Geese are major carriers of this illness. I'm concerned it might make the horses sick since they are walking and eating in the same area. Tigers and house cats are dying from this illness in Seattle and Oregon.

[@fidelaromo6705]

💯 😢😢😢

[@LeeleeGilbert]

That would be awful. Grrrrr

[@Mscharblake]

Omg that was so hard to watch! Poor babies...❤❤❤

[@leslieluciano777]

E24 passed away on the 27th and E25 passed on the 28th. It wasn't two days apart.

[@Daveman712]

The mom, F23, and dad M15, was perching on the limb above, overlooking the nest below, when E25 started having seizures, and eventually falling out the nest. The cam was going back and forth shoeing E25 and the parents, then focused on F23, her head bent over, gagging some liquid and vomit. That was concerning. After that she flew down to the pond and took some drinks. I hope the vets check out the parents. as they were feeding the eaglets, they ate bits of the same foods

[@fidelaromo6705]

And how are the. vests ..going to accomplish that ...please do tell.

[@fidelaromo6705]

This are wild creatures NOT. PETS.

[@deniseblackburn33]

Whattttt 😢heart breaking

[@lisat9802]

I wish this news channel had NOT shown E25 falling out of the nest. I had avoided watching that since the news broke. Before I could stop the video the fall started, I cant un see that now. Soar high, fly free E24 E25. Prayers for M15 and F23 that they stay healthy💔💔🌈🌈🙏

[@EverTheTwain]

I'm sorry you had to see that

[@JoJo-JoJo-JoJo]

Same here, as I was covering the phone with my hand I saw E25 just dropping from the nest. I didn't want to see that 😞

[@boopsbucket]

AGREED!!! The warning came AFTER the clip started playing! It was horrible. So unnecessary to include that footage. I'm really upset over it.

[@EverTheTwain]

@@boopsbucket they got me too. absolutely inexcusable

[@homerdolittle]

I hate to say it but from the looks of the way the little eagles acted it was poisoning. I just hope mom and dad didn't eat anything that they brought back to the nest. They are bigger and their bodies can fight it longer. But if it is poisoning they will only last so long. It breaks my heart

[@justmejenny7986]

It was Avian flu.

[@carolm755]

This is so sad, I wish I had not see it fall. Oh my gosh truly heartbreaking

[@ItsMeHello555]

I worry about all the chemicals people use on lawns, plants, etc.. just awful to see.

[@DjMicr0dot]

It's either lead poisoning or pesticides. I'm almost for sure it's lead poisoning, I highly doubt someone poisoned used rat poisoning because the parents are fine. I think that they should probably examine the parents if the necropsy comes up as pesticides or lead, though because there is a way of saving these birds, if there are poisoned which is weird though because you would think that the parents would be exhibiting these traits aswell

[@jbuggy3845]

A rodent was brought in a few weeks ago.......

[@Josephe-Anne]

I think it's poisoning too, judging from the symptoms. I'm so worried for M15 and his mate now.

[@dianadepalma1796]

So was a duck- could be either poison or avian flu

[@yiannimil1]

it was something in the last few days. the beat up rabbit ...maybe?

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

@jbuggy3845 Actually it was 2 Rodents. And I Believe Unfortunately Those Rodents had Poisoning in Them. When I Saw that they Were Brought to the Nest to Feed the Es I Could Have Died, Have Been Worried Since.

[@dianadepalma1796]

@lindaadelwerth8042 did the parents eat the rodents too?

[@SaltyGoose1]

This is just so sad 😥

[@slk8331]

They’re thinking lead poisoning.

[@SS11660]

A common problem since they eat dead animals .

[@yiannimil1]

how? so fast?

[@16MedicRN]

​@@yiannimil1'They'? I'd love to know who 'they' are. Stop it.

[@yiannimil1]

@@16MedicRNwrong person, but anyway, you’re not related to that person, stick to watching Only

[@16MedicRN]

@@yiannimil1 my sincerest apologies 🙏 for addressing the wrong person, but it's pretty clear who it was intended for ❤️ The last poisoning at this nest was rodenticide. Every single thing people are speculating on have the exact same symptoms. Can guarantee you, no one 'thinks' anything right now. We'll know soon enough. We need M15 and F23 healthy, and that's the big prayer right now. I'll be at the nest tomorrow praying to see our beautiful pair. They've been seen off cam today, according to SWFEC banner, so this is great news. I remain hopeful.

[@JRLOC]

Wouldn’t be surprised if it was poison based on symptoms and by observing them. Such a sad and tragic loss. 😥

[@SandyF_trouble]

Poisoned fish? They cannot keep poisoning the water without consequences

[@JRLOC]

@ Possibly a poisoned rodent. It’s happened before, unfortunately. Some have also speculated that it could be avian flu. Important to note we’re speculating. We really don’t know anything yet.

[@lesliepropheter5040]

Any eaglets out there to replace these two unfortunate babies?

[@deniseblackburn33]

Why noooooooo😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@mindylee7488]

So tragic and heartbreaking. 💔💔

[@natoya85]

Heartbreaking 😢🦅🦅

[@HeidiLovesNYC]

💔

[@001cbay6]

When E24 developed symptoms and died, why were no immediate emergency measures taken to isolate E25?

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

Those poor babies. May they R.I.P.

[@baba4126-o7b]

He said the nest is prone to infections?? Since when? Possibility of fishing line???

[@fidelaromo6705]

So called ( Reprorters ) most times are clueless..whether is politics or other ...can't take them seriously .these days ..

[@qtpi_ontario]

😢😢 tragic and heartbreaking

[@janebuteyn2466]

Praying for these Eagles. 🙏🏻

[@meadow8888]

That's really fast to get the results back from the necropsies!! ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED AND GUTTED over E 24 and E25's deaths!! Praying that M and F survive through this, 🙏❤💔😭

[@stephaniebolotta9530]

Besides harriet f23 filled her shoes 💯 I am still in shocked😢

[@lildebboston455]

I'm gutted this is awful.

[@JoJo-JoJo-JoJo]

This is rough 😞 I surely hope these incidents aren't from nefarious actions.

[@Starscreamf15]

This was so sudden and sad. I saw the video of them both when they went and it just happened so suddenly. E25 was asleep and fine and then suddenly woke up seizing and we know what happened from there. From what I've read by other people, supposedly F23 got ill and vomited then was unsteady and either on a low branch or on the ground about the time E25s body was recovered. Shes ok now though both her and M15 are confused and grieving in their own way and yes animals are capable of grieving. I also saw someone else mention that M15 had caught a large catfish out of a lake that is known to have submerged vehicles snd other questionable debris from the hurricanes in it. And that was the last thing everyone ate before this all started. I'm in a few groups on Facebook about this nest and others in general and just relaying what I saw others have said but it does raise questions about that last meal. CROW is still watching the parents snd today neither were at the nest but perching off camera. They were flying around a bit and both were being pretty vocal. Both look to be physically ok so thats a relief. I hope it stays that way. I personally think it was rodenticide that did this or something toxic in that fish but only the necropsies can give the answer.

[@jenniferboone-sz1lo]

Oh darn that sucks. Heartbreaking.....so sad. omg

[@jacobjj3466]

I'm so sad ! i follow the nest for years

[@Lillilady888]

These poisons need eradicating. This was so pointless. Im devastated, for the adults too. I cant even watch any news on them its too upsetting. I hope the parents are ok. Please get rid of poisons and fishing line/hooks.

[@bernardmcmahon351]

It’s a tragedy, I’ve followed this nest for years, it’s been an amazing experience, yes a tragedy. Salford uk

[@straubdavid9]

No no no! That's tragic! Hate to hear when eagles lose their eaglets for any reason🦅🦅🦅

[@TheProphet323]

😢😢🙏🙏🦅🦅sad...praying for the parents 😢🙏🙏

[@Shars43]

So very sad, I've been a avid nest watcher for some time now, this is a local nest.

[@courtneycarter4493]

Just heartbreaking 💔

[@darlenesmith6693]

Did anyone see M SWFL catch a great big fish 🐟 had to sit on the guide wires because the fish was so heavy but he had to have a little rest and finally got it to the nest and all three had a big feast .... How sweet it was but when something happened to Harriet I couldn't watch the 3 anymore I was too broken 💔 hearted . Message comming from Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦.

[@Bootsie-e1h]

Heart breaking😢 prayers for health healing for M15 F23

[@susanh6877]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. This nest is exposed to too many human interactions, unlike many other wild nests that are viewed throughout N. America. It truly looks like these dear eaglets were poisoned either by accident or intention.

[@jlevans8784]

CROW confirmed bird flu today.

[@deniseblackburn33]

Oh no

[@carlahorvat4547]

💔💔

[@veronicababy7959]

Terribly sad. 😢

[@kimsmith6469]

😢😢😢

[@lemondropkid6175]

it was also rat poison that affected Flaco the Owl in New York City, he ended up disoriented and flew into a building

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

@JoJo-JoJo-Jo I Wasn't Happy About it Either. When I Saw it I Was Like Oh My God No! And I Have Been Worried Since Too. All They Are Doing is Feeding Their Babies and Sadly They Don't Know That The Rodents Can Have Poison In Them 😪

[@dennismaxwell165]

Oh no, so sad this really hurts

[@angelag9141]

You need to have Pritchett test their filthy retention pond for containments such as the H5N9 and E-Coli that lives in filthy pond water, M15 brought to the nest a dead infected with H5N9 wet duck from that pond and fed the Eaglets with it. Being in medicine 49 years I called their office to advise but could only leave a message & seems it got ignored

[@msstirrat]

I wonder if they all were poisoned by what they ate🦅🦅🙏🏻😭

[@JRLOC]

That’s what I believe. 😢

[@Tara-ok3js]

💯

[@alexandrabda5956]

Hearts broken around the world.

[@spassosrj]

💔😪

[@brendamiller4206]

💔 😢

[@KarenDennis-c1c]

will there babies be tested for bird flu

[@jlevans8784]

They've already been tested. CROW confirmed bird flu earlier today.

[@Sternchen2412]

😢 Goodby

[@tszmanwong7226]

Heartbreaking😢😢

[@terriskoch2513]

Oh noo 😢

[@lisachisum8330]

So sad.