KNF Kisatchie E-3 Nest Cam ~ USFS Rangers Retrieve Andria's Body 💔 Alex Incubates Eggs 12.9.23

USFS personnel retrieved Andria's body at 07:37 this morning. The eggs are unlikely to hatch due to inadequate incubation by Alex, who cannot do it alone. Andria died on impact and she is being taken to a disease center for bald eagles. Her body will be frozen and taken by FEDEX on Monday to the research center. A necropsy will be will performed and testing to determine the cause of her illness & seizures. It normally takes 4-6 weeks to get the results from the toxicology back but Cody will let us know the results when they come back.
Cody reported that Alex did look over the nest edge while they were retrieving her body, so he is aware that something happened to her but may not know to what extent. A female eagle came to the nest tree while Alex was incubating the eggs this morning. Alex has been incubating most of the day and defending his nest. At some point he will have to leave the eggs to hunt and take care of himself. It is impossible for an eagle to fully incubate eggs alone without a partner to share the responsibilities.
This is such a sad time for everyone who has been watching this nest. My deepest condolences on the loss of Andria, her two potential eaglets and for Alex who has lost his partner. My sincere appreciation for the rangers and crew for their deep concern for all the eagles well being & safety ❤🙏 Thank you for watching!
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Here is the pinned comment regarding Andria's health issues:
Dec. 7th 2023 ~ E-3: Just after noon today Andria appeared to be trying to cast a pellet and then had what appeared to be a seizure on the nest. A few minutes later she was able to cast a huge pellet. But she does still show signs of something not being "right" with her.
KNF's Wildlife Biologist, Steve, and Wildlife Technician, Cody, are aware of the situation and are keeping watch.
KNF has put out this statement: "2:20 PM bald eagle - We understand that Andria is having health problems at this time. If she falls from the tree, we will be able to retrieve her and get her to help. We will not intervene by climbing the tree."
Please try not to speculate at this time as the only way to know for certain what caused the health issues in Andria is to have tests run.
While this is certainly not anything we expected to happen, we just have to watch Andria to see how she is faring."
December 8, 2023 Update:
07:44:00 From Steve Shively, Kisatchie National Forest Wildlife Biologist:
"Obviously, Andria is big time sick. I thought she looked like she was recovering yesterday but now it looks like a long downhill slide. Maybe she will recover, but if I had to bet I would bet not.
We will NOT climb the tree to capture her. If she falls out of the nest, we will try to retrieve her and get her to LSU in hopes she could be saved then release her back if she is saved.
If she dies or is off the nest for a prolonged period it is not likely that Alex could incubate the eggs to hatching much less raise young to fledging alone.
There are lots of hazards in the natural world for all wildlife and eagles are not immune. Most wildlife, eagles included, manage to keep population going despite hazards.
Lots of eagles in Louisiana and their population is increasing. Unfortunate and tragic that this eagle is suffering like this and may die. But that's reality.
We all hope she survives and eggs hatch and young fledge. If she dies, we may discontinue streaming this nest, depending on circumstances.
As for outlawing hunting, will never happen, should never happen, as an avid hunter/fisherman, I would advocate strongly against it. Outlawing lead would be good, even if that's not what's ailing her."
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Courtesy of Kisatchie National Forest E-3 Nest Cam 2
Located in Kisatchie National Forest, Rapides Parish, central Louisiana
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[@drea0903]

Watching Alex on the nest incubating the eggs brought tears. This is very sad. Rest in heaven , Bald Eagles are too good for this earth .

[@stephensfarms7165]

Amen 🙏

[@lodovicamorandi-2792]

❤

[@IslandCrimea]

people are too bad for this planet.

[@chogan201]

Yes I agree!!! Humans are killing off all of God's creatures because of stupid hunting and poisoning them!!! I'm sick of it...They need to ban hunting and get rid of all lead poisoning items that harm animals...Fishing lines etc...They need to make fishing poles where it is animal safe ..

[@sandy89107]

So sad...another single Dad. I hope all the strength, endurance and success like M15 to you 😢❤

[@dohyun5151]

Heartwrenching for all of us to watch how our beautiful Lady Andria had passed😢😢 You may be just a Bird like some had said but to me you are an Angel!❤ When you were sick ,you still trying your Best to incubate your precious Eggs!😢 They will be with you in a beautiful place,that's what that comfort me!🤗 May your mate,Alex live his best life as a gorgeous eagle! God bless to all who love and grieved!❤ You have a place in our hearts! Blessings to the community who give a helping hand,this tragedy will give a wakeup call to humans,let's be nice to all creatures big or small,protect the Earth and let this World be a better place!🎉🎉🎉 Thank you Lady Hawk for your updates and info on this beautiful female Eagle who had passed!!😇TC❤

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you dohyun beautifully said ♥♥

[@dohyun5151]

​@@ladyhawkThank you Lady Hawk,hope you are fine,blessings to you always!!❤

[@CenturianEagle]

Aww that’s so true she was trying to incubate her precious eggs 😔☹️. She was such a beautiful and cute eagle, I’ve only just heard about this nest but it still makes me really sad especially seeing the poor thing have that seizure and falling off the nest 😔

[@Diana-yf1vb]

Love your comment,you said it all! 🙏💕

[@samanthadove5395]

RIP Andria 💔 Just heartbreaking

[@lorrainejackson2881]

❤ We love you Andria. Fly high in heaven sweetheart ❤

[@pjb12025]

Fly High Andria 🕊 🦅 🕊

[@susanmorris5520]

Rest in Peace momma Andria🌈🙏❤️🦅💔🌟. You’re now our Soaring Angel Eagle and also your sweeties Alex’s too. We will always love you and you truly meant something to us too. Soar high sweet Eagle and you’re no longer sick but very healthy. I also thank you Lady Hawk for the video showing the men going to retrieve Andria’s body. I just wish she could have been helped sooner and taken to the hospital but no one wanted to even try. Blessings always! Sue M. Clearwater, ❤️💔🙏🦅🌈🌟😔😘😢🎄🎅🏻❌⭕️❌⭕️

[@okiegranny4844]

It's not that they didn't WANT to try but a bald eagle with eggs on the nest cannot be approached! They had to wait for her to fall off the nest.

[@susanmorris5520]

@@okiegranny4844 Ok, I do understand in that she is a wild Eagle and has eggs in the nest but however, I was closely watching Andria when she was having her second severe seizure and I’m sorry to say, even before her severe seizure, she was not in her right mind and was in a confused state and she was not able to know what to do with the eggs and then that was when she completely went into a complete seizure and she fell over the edge and fell to her death. Whether dead on impact or not, she could have been found and taken to the Avian hospital for either treatment or instant necropsy. The Government breaks all rules all the time and a couple of humans can’t do pretty much the same and rescue a female Eagle? Sorry for my venting but honestly, this country is for humans and themselves more so then for any kind of animals life. God bless and have wonderful night and week too. Sue M. Florida 👎🏼❤️🙏🤔🙄😢🦅🌈💔🦅🙏❤️❌⭕️

[@chogan201]

​​@@okiegranny4844Yes pretty much, it's too late when they fall off the nest...Poor sweetheart had to suffer.. It's just sad they have people monitoring and watching these Eagles yet they can't help them until it's too late...let alone tag them to see where they have gone too if missing!!! Probably could have saved alot more Eagles had someone changed the rules...With the way everything is going with lead poisoning etc...Eagles will be extinct one day without the help!!!

[@chogan201]

They could have probably found Harriet and Sampson had they been tagged...Sampson was young and just disappeared...Harriet was older but had a lot of people looking for her...Some of these rules in place are actually harming the Eagles...But I guess to the one's in charge they don't care..

[@susanmorris5520]

@@chogan201 yes! They obviously don’t care (the Government) cause they want to stop all Dialysis for people and that would include me too cause they don’t want to deal with old people or want them to live to be a very old age. Also, I’m only 55 yrs old and the Dialysis center I go to here in an area called Dunedin, Florida about not even 5 min. away from me has a few patients who are definitely younger then me too. It is definitely stupid and also, if there is a way to save an Eagle or even an Eaglet from dying and they would be able to be released back into the wild then why not. Rules and regulations need to be fixed for the wild animals including Raptors instead of the people in the higher up in the Government to continue to pocket the money for themselves. Even if the effort was more wide spread, Harriett could have been found and if she had been alive if found then she could have had it all would have been a much better outcome and she would still be with M15 but, he does have an awesome mate which I love dearly but I’m just saying that things should have Ben done differently. Same situation with sweet Andria when she was going through her very first seizure too. I know Alex will be able to move on and will have a great life and maybe with the female that he is allowing to the nest. God bless you @achogan201. Have a wonderful night too. I still agree with your commwnt.❤️🙏🦅🦅🌟👍🏻🥰🎄🎅🏻❌⭕️

[@flappinwings7274]

In His Grip

[@serapmehmet3346]

A Very Sad day for The Eagle lovers Community 😢❤, The Unfolding stages were very painful , Truly Heartbreaking!! I'm so sorry My Condolences to All the Wonderful Moderators, bald eagle crew and viewers Dear Lady Hawk I know how Heartbreaking it is for you to bring us such updates, Andria your joyas amazing moments you gave us will always be remembered always in our Hearts ❤, Soar High with your Angel wings RIP Sweet Girl , Tysvm Dear Lady Hawk my Love and hugs to you and all Friends 🙏😇🦅❤🤍💕💫

[@ladyhawk]

Hello dear Serap you are still up? It has been a long and sad day my friend ♥Yes truly heartbreaking and we all just felt so helpless watching this transpire. Andria is now flying high and will always be remembered!! She will be greatly missed! Love and hugs to you 🧸🧸💞💔

[@adreamyday3587]

Hi Sweetie Serap,heartbreaking but she is in a better place without pain!❤ Sending hugs to you and Lady Hawk!❤ Goodnight and God bless!!❤

[@ladyhawk]

Hello dreamy @@adreamyday3587 She is in a better place with no more suffering, Hugs to you and God Bless ♥

[@adreamyday3587]

​@@ladyhawk❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@ptnickb]

Wonderful words and Tribute giving a great farewell to such a powerful young mother Eagle. Bless her , Alex and you Serap. 🦅🙏

[@shirley9240]

RIP sweet lady.

[@Katt30]

I didn't follow this nest, until someone mentioned what was going on, on one of your videos. So very sad, and horrible, what happened to poor Andria. At least she didn't suffer long on the ground, and is flying high pain free now. Wish the best to her mate, Alex.

[@pamelamcdonald9603]

💔💔

[@joyfilsinger4732]

Reminds me of when M 15 lost Harrietv😭😭

[@barbarap5278]

So sad to hear, RIP Andria...

[@KiwiKiwi902]

Heartbreaking!😢 so sad!!😭😭😭

[@Luxsword29]

This is so sad. For her and also for her mate who will now lose a lot of energy to a lost cause.

[@giselahogeweg6332]

Oh that's so sad 😢😢. I hope Alex will be a wonderful dad just like M15.

[@dereeparker2437]

I’m so very sad and heartbroken 😢I’m sad for Alex! His beautiful girl is gone and I wonder if he sense it yet 😢

[@lildebboston455]

Definitely a somber 😔 day for everyone involved. Hope she didn't suffer any pain. Poor Alex still at the nest with the Eggs😢...Sending hugs and lots of luv to all...💖🙏

[@CenturianEagle]

😢😢😢 that is so heartbreaking

[@mollyk2883]

So sad 😭😭😭 blessings u andria🙏 and fill sorry sweetie 😭😭😭

[@user-sx2ef8eo3r]

Rest in Peace beautiful eagle. You can soar high at Rainbow Bridge. 💔😥🦅🙏

[@paulettemaldonado862]

I did not know about this eagle cam. When did she lay her eggs so I can get an idea how old they are this is very sad and Alex is going to fill the void of her being gone. It would be great for him to find a mate right away I don’t know how, that would be possible he’s going to wait for her thinking she will come back for a while and then he has the eggs. Very very sad. I love eagles with all my heart I couldn’t even watch the one where she had a seizure. I am so sorry Ladyhawke. Thanks for the update.

[@henryschneider4153]

Es schmerzt einfach 🦅💔🦅

[@breeriddle1]

😢 💔

[@karenthompson8151]

RIP momma. So sad these dads do try when the females go missing and pass on. Hope we can see him raise a family in the future to ensure our world will always maintain these beautiful birds

[@travels3577]

✨🕊✨

[@janster3000]

I woke up to this heartbreaking news. I follow many nests across the country and am learning that there are events that occur in nature that I don't want to see. I can't watch the videos of Andrea's seizure. It's been a sad day for all. Hope and pray for Alex to recover from the loss of his mate and live a full, long life. Very sad. Thanks Lady Hawk. Bless you.

[@ladyhawk]

I am sorry Jan it has been a very sad past couple of days. It does not get any easier no matter how many losses we see. God bless you too! ♥

[@kimkikuts4674]

😢

[@michele0317]

Dear Lady Hawk i want to express my condolences to you and to everyone that follows this nest. I’m not brave enough to watch the video. I do watch this nest on cam everyday as I live in Louisiana. I’m so, so sad😭 💔RIH Andria

[@ladyhawk]

Hello Michele thank you for your condolences and kind words. I am so sorry that this happened and I hope that Alex will be able to find a new mate in time just like M15 did at SWFL ♥

[@gibrath5514]

God bless Andria. Now she has crossed over the rainbow bridge 🌈

[@colleen4062]

😔😇🙏💙

[@KiwiKiwi902]

RIP ANDRIA beautiful momma eagle. Sorry for the unhatched babies and her mate Alex. 😢 Andria soaring high and forever free my sweet angel!😢

[@mjoao4635]

I folow this nest at a few years and this par was always great parents❤❤ Last year dad in One day made for sure a Record 💪, he put in the nest 14 , more or less fish, in One day . So seing all this in a female that probably was not very old breaks my heart😢. But nature show us the beautiful/Impossible sometimes, and others the dark/dead/ 😢😢 . Nature, wildlife unfortanally is like this😢. RIP , Andria,great mum and fly high ❤❤

[@ladyhawk]

My condolances Mjoao I know your heart is hurting with this tragic loss ♥

[@judithk7644]

Thank you LH.

[@beckynoblett7354]

🙏🦅🙏

[@LibraLady59]

Soooo incredibly sad...... I hope Dad can bring up babies like M did, even though he started at one month & these are eggs. It's a long road! Prayers & blessings! 💜🙏🙏🙏💜🙏🙏🙏💜🙏🙏🙏💜

[@debrahange8209]

Thanks for letting us know. I hope it was just her with a health problem. 💔

[@janetgeller7272]

Andria, I am glad you are not in pain and perhaps that awful seizure took you away before you ever touched the ground. Your babies will join you up in the sky soon or better yet, perhaps somehow, someway they will stay down here with us forever. You rest easily now sweet eagle.

[@ladyhawk]

Beautifully said Janet ♥ Thank you for the comforting words for Andria

[@lorid5684]

Thank you Lady Hawk... it's been a tough day. 😪 Sweet Mom Andria showed us courage, resilience, determination, vigilence and most of all motherly love. Your love for your little ones will always be in our hearts. Spread your wings, you're free of pain and you can fly high in the sky once again... You are loved by many and will be missed dearly. Fly high and free sweet Mom Andria... we love you!💕🦅

[@ladyhawk]

Hello Lori yes it has been a tough day! Thank you for your beautiful words to remember Andria by! She will always live on in our hearts ♥

[@chrisc2007]

@Lady Hawk my dear friend, not a dry rested eye for the 🦅 community. I unfortunately watched her first apparent seizure live and couldn't understand what I was witnessing. It was an extreme rollercoaster of emotions and I'm just thankful testing will be done in hopes of understanding the cause of her illness. ❤ All your support you offer us as always and a special thanks to Cody and team for a safe and swift recovery effort. 🕯️for Andria tonight.

[@ladyhawk]

Hello Chris yes it has been a long past three days. I saw her first seizure and have a lot of footage from Thursday but was late in editing it. I was planning on doing it yesterday but then this sad turn of events happened and you know the rest. It looks like lead poisoning to me based on what I have seen - the throwing up, the lethargy and the seizures and breathing issues. That is our problem - with hunters using lead bullets when they don't have too! I wish that I could campaign to the hunting community that simply switching their bullets to lead free ones will save thousands of birds and animals each year. I guess we will find out the toxicology report in a few weeks time to know exactly what happened to her. I see Alex incubating all day too - it is the spirit of champions to continue to incubate eggs for many hours...it is amazing and bittersweet watching him. ♥ I don't know if he really comprehends that Andria is never coming back to him or the eggs...so he remains faithful and committed to the end. I am lighting a candle for Andria and Alex tonight too 🕯

[@CactusGal]

My heart was hoping that this season would be less heartbreaking than last. My first thought was that this looks like lead poisoning. Lead bullets should be illegal, and/or hunters need to carry all of their kills away...all of it. 😢

[@franceshenry2239]

😥😥😥😥😥❤❤

[@bellavita4237]

I agree it will be next to impossible for Alex to incubate the eggs continually without a mate. Isn’t there a video of a female intruder incubating the eggs and she fought with Alex at the nest. Thank you Lady Hawk for all you and others do to keep us updated. Andria is out of sight but always in our hearts. As with Harriet🦅

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you for your beautiful words for Andria ♥

[@Baldylover]

There was so much heartbreak last season. I was really hoping for a great season for all the bald eagles this year. I’m saying prayers for Alex and all the other bald eagles across the country to stay safe and healthy ♥️♥️♥️

[@lmae989]

So very very sad to know LH. The circle of life affects even the animal kingdom - my heart breaks for Alex and the unhatched eggs and for Andria. Senseless loss! God bless all of them and all our bald eagles. 🦅 🦅 🐣🐣Thank you for the update LH. As always, it is factual and thoughtful and kind. 🎄😎🤗👍

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you for your caring heart - no matter how many losses we see on these nests it still hurts when we see a young life gone like this. TC lmae ♥

[@MegaCeledonia]

I wish she been get a help the moment she is stumbled in her nest indicating she is either ate a poison prey or sick , this brought me in tears 😭 the moment I’ve seen her looking up the sky and throwing up 🤮 also she was staring her eggs 🥚 but hopelessly , I can’t stop begging for her safety, thank you all for retrieving her body 😢😢😢😢😢

[@bernicejohnson2380]

Thank you Lady Hawk and God bless you.

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you and God bless you too Bernice ♥

[@tlims1974a]

My heart aches for Alex. I cried like a baby watching them carry Momma away, and when Alex sat the eggs, I cried harder. I have no other words. 😭Stunned.

[@armywidow6004]

M15 needs to coach Alex on how to be a single dad.

[@katd367]

This is heartbreaking. Maybe Alex can pull an M-15 and be Father of the Year..there is always hope 🙏 So sad about Andria, fly high no more sickness ❤

[@SarahHere4GodOnly]

I was thinking & praying 4 the same thing😢😢🙏🙏

[@ZennaD]

Unfortunately there’s no hope when the eaglets need to have someone always with them, and Alex needs to leave and hunt.

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

​@@ZennaDM15 did it and raised 2 Eaglets on his own

[@SarahHere4GodOnly]

@@lindaadelwerth8042 EXACTLY M15 DID IT & THEY SURVIVED WHEN HE WENT 2 HUNT & FLEDGED SO IF HE DID IT I AM PRAYING THAT ALEX CAN DO IT. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.

[@SarahHere4GodOnly]

I BELIEVE THAT HE CAN BECAUSE M15 DID IT & NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. IF M15 DID IT WHEN HARRIETT DISAPPEARED I BELIEVE ALEX CAN DO IT ALSO. M15 WENT HUNTING & FED HIS & HARRIETS EAGLETS BY HIMSELF & THEY FLEDGED LIKE ALOT OF PEOPLE THOUGHT. WASN'T GOING 2 B ABLE 2. SORRY 4 CAPS CAN'T READ SMALL PRINT. GN ALL SEVERELY DEPRESSED & HURT💔😭 HAVE A BLESSED & SAFE NIGHT.

[@obi-wanakakenobi6750]

This is heartbreaking. Thank you Lady Hawk for the great description. Fly high Andria.

[@darlenesmith6693]

There are no words to explain how saddened we are to hear Andria has passed away from some kind of sickness... 😢 my son and myself saw her fighting trying to stay alive but it wasn't meant to be I'm devasted to see what she was going through throwing up and throwing herself on the ground fighting to stay alive falling all those feet .... I wished I never opened my cell phone to see such heartbreak .... Andria was just sitting there as if nothing was wrong . Rip Andria you will be forever loved and missed

[@debg0103]

😢😢oh gosh this brings home all of us looking for Harriet & how we had no closure. May Adria & those watching find closure. 😢Rest well dearest Eagle❤

[@jacquelineking1224]

Heartbreaking and so very hard to accept. Alex you will be in my thoughts and prayers sweetheart!

[@wendym.7648]

💔❤️‍🩹💔❤️‍🩹🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marysaltlife1427]

I'm sorry for your loss, Lady Hawk. I didn't know this nest, but it seems very familiar to you. I hope you have peace and healing. GOD bless you.

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you Mary that is very kind of you ♥ God bless you too!

[@debs987]

Thanks for update 😢💔 I’m so glad Alex saw them take her away. 😢

[@rightonq8826]

💔 Rest Beautifully Sweet Andria ♥💙

[@janwarriner6554]

RIP sweet mama. ❤️🦅🙏🏼🌹

[@donnat9753]

Another preventable death if not for humans!!! Extremely sad !!! Thanks to mods and rescuers for their time and dedication to this eagle family. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace beautiful Andria

[@derexy5181]

So sad but now you are with all the other beautiful eagles.

[@lb2229]

Thank you Lady Hawk for this update! So sad 😞 My condolences to the community here watching! 🙏✝️❤️🫶 🦅 🕊️

[@kathyhaldimanbaumgartner7746]

So sad. Dad will do a great job just like M15 did. Soar high Andria & watch over your nest 💔🦅💔😩

[@philippejosse8470]

Andria, may this last journey be as sweet as possible for you. Rest in Peace, Mom Andria with your two little ones still covered in their shells and who have left like all our hopes with you😢💔🙏

[@lindakontol5351]

Thanks Lady Hawk for this video and update on Andria. Will they run an autopsy to see the cause? I hope they can. May she rest in peace and God Bless you. This is so sad. 🙏

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Linda yes they will be sending Andria's body to a research center to do a necropsy and testing for toxins in her blood. The results take about 4-6 weeks. Thank you for your kind heart and blessings ♥

[@lindakontol5351]

@@ladyhawk your ver y welcome. I pray it isn’t the avian flu. 🙏

[@CK-ro3rw]

Oh, this is so very sad.😢😭

[@genevieveanyzeski6475]

My heart is broken. I could not watch any of it except for the last part of your video, Lady Hawk, where Alex is sitting on the eggs. I'm crying a river. 😭💔🙏

[@k-kay6295]

In the 16 comments so far. Ditto to what Everyone has said. Not much else that I could say that hasn't already been said. I have been watching these nests for a few years. RIP Sweet Gorgeous Mama. No more pain. 🎶 " Go Rest High On That Mountain. " 🎶 (Song by Garth Brooks) 💔 🦅 🙏 🙁 ❤️

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you for your caring and beautiful heart K kay!!! ♥

[@k-kay6295]

​@@ladyhawkSorry I missed your reply. Another loss is so darn hard. Praying for Our Sweet Alex. I see he has left the nest tonight. (4:00am Thurs. Here in IN.) Praying for his Safety & Eventual Happy New Chapter of his Life. Hugs & Prayers 🙏🦅🤗💤

[@fabiennef8859]

Last season, it was our Samson and our princess Harriet, now its our amazing Andria 😪😪Thanks LH for update

[@okiegranny4844]

And Martin is gone, too. Hays eagle Dad, gone.

[@fabiennef8859]

@@okiegranny4844 what happened for Martin ?

[@michellecoshow2927]

Very sad indeed. My heart goes out to everybody who watches and loves this nest, and for Alex, her precious partner. I'll be praying for healing in the hearts of all those who are mourning her. Praying for protection for Alex as he adjusts to this loss and that he will find another capable loving mate. 😢🙏♥️🕊🦅💐 3:58

[@bkgarr6041]

💔 loss of another beautiful Eagle. It is very important to find the cause of her death.

[@num1hendrickfan]

I have a pretty strong suspicion that HPAI is going to notated on the necropsy simply based upon hearing about the seizures. Unfortunately if it turns out to be HPAI there's really nothing that can ultimately be done as far as prevention. It's a disease highly endemic to wild migratory waterfowl and becoming endemic to other populations outside that subset including raptors of which populations were largely unexposed or fragmented exposures with some exposed and others not.

[@ptnickb]

I have not been following this nest, and came on yesterday. It was like I’ve known the family all the while. I was captured by Andria’s beauty and presence. I will always remember her as she tried desperately to incubate her precious eggs. She seemed to get better for a while, and then took a turn for the worse. I went on rewind to see the final episode on the nest. The wonderful Andria still seemed determined to get to her eggs, but tragically it was not meant to be. Seeing her fall off the nest was absolutely heartwrenching. What she has left will always remain such a beautiful, young and strong, bold mother,. May she soar in freedom and High. Sending deepest condolences to Alex, the precious eggs, the KNF Rangers, crew and moderators . WE stand with you at this hard time in our grieve. Tears will one day turn to joy for all that willalwys remain God bless. Thank you for the coverage Lady Hawk, we will surround this nest with prayers and love. 🦅🙏

[@deannacoleman913]

Heartbreaking to watch😢 thanks LH for the update on Andria and to the rangers for retrieving this beautiful 🦅 eagle❤

[@maryreed2979]

I think Alex is aware he's lost his mate. He looks like he's going to try. Anyway. Such devotion. My hope is that for whare er reason he accepts the help of the female that came by..... Miracles happen. Please keep an eye on the nest.

[@kornbabe2k]

I wondered if he saw her down on the ground. With Harriet, she disappeared. 😢

[@roncaruso931]

Last season at the SWF eagle nest, the Female Harriet went missing and was presumed dead. She laid two eggs.The male, M15, took care of both eggs until the eaglets left the nest.

[@googleuser7454]

M15's chicks were already hatched

[@roncaruso931]

@googleuser7454 Your correct, but M15 still took care of them as chick's all the way up to when they left the nest.

[@louiseburke4783]

@@roncaruso931he sure did!!! Yes they hatched but were still very vulnerable!! E21 E22 made it!! They were strong eaglets!!! Just like their parents Harriet and our boy M15!!

[@tochashona]

Answering my own question (but my 'reply' keeps getting kicked back, unable to post.) Oh good. I just read the description and see that Alex did indeed see the rangers carrying away Andria's body. A small consolation but I'm happy for that.

[@sandrad9746]

I watched this and it was after midnight where I am. Kept hoping and hoping and then Cody said on chat, 'She is gone'. Can't get those words out of my head right now. Fly high and free sweet Andria.

[@leihat3378]

Very sorry to hear this. RIP Andria ❤😭

[@daisybee1439]

Rest in peace sweet Andria and fly high in heaven. May you help Alex find another wonderful companion so he won't be lonely.😇😇😇

[@lucyclanton7027]

😢RIP ANGEL

[@schwarzerose1573]

Ruhe in Frieden Andria🕯️🌈 und viel Kraft für Alex🍀 vielen Dank, Lady Hawk🫶

[@ilovebaldeagles6408]

RIP Andria 😢you will be missed 😭 I send my condolences and prayers to Alex and the Eagle family

[@sergei7995]

...tears on my eyes... She went to the rainbow. RIP It's very hard to write about this. The nest is in a cold country so there will be no chicks. He cannot hunt and incubate eggs at the same time. This is very sad.

[@honesty3440]

No words!😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@theck672]

So sad, and tragic. 😢

[@hollireese720]

I just had started watching these two and I am so heartbroken. What a sad day and horrible way to go. Rest in Peace Andria and I am hoping for the best for Alex and those babes.

[@JulieannesAussiesandFLWildlife]

It is so heartbreaking to witness the struggle that Bald Eagles are going through in order for the population to survive in the wild. So many losses across so many nests 😢

[@dianestiner8602]

Tragic 😢 RIP Mama Andria 😞

[@SarahHere4GodOnly]

@Lady Hawk, it's not possible 4 the eggs 2 Hatch & the Eaglets still b alive? Because some of us saw M15 do it when Harriett Disappeared🙏 What if he doesn't leave the Eggs & continues 2 Incubate them? I'm just going by what M15 did. Forgive my comment. 😢😢

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Sarah male and female eagles are programmed to incubate eggs until they hatch. Alex will incubate the eggs as much as is possible but he must go hunt and he will be leaving the eggs exposed to the elements and predators during those times. In addition, the eggs were not incubated or rolled by Andria during her illness starting on Thursday for long periods of time - which may have already caused them to stop developing as eggs must be kept at an optimal temperature of 98.6 to 100.4 degrees. Also the situation with M15 and Harriet was different. The eaglets E21 & E22 hatched on 1/4/23 & 1/7/23 and were 29 & 26 days old at the time Harriet went missing on Feb 2nd. At almost one month old they have their second coat of thermal down in and they can self regulate their body temps and don't need to be brooded constantly. M15 did such a fantastic job being both Mother and Father to them. Here at KNF Alex has too many challenges to overcome - he must incubate the eggs fully and if the eggs hatched, he would have to brood them day and night. When he leaves to hunt they would be exposed to the cold weather and would perish at that young age. Also if left alone for only a few minutes, they would be at risk of predators taking them. It is just too difficult for a single parent at this incubation stage to be successful in hatching and raising chicks. Alex will try his hardest to hatch these eggs and we may see him incubating for several weeks until he realizes they are not going to hatch. It is a very tragic situation and heartbreaking situation 💔💔

[@SarahHere4GodOnly]

@@ladyhawk I'M SO SORRY I DIDN'T KNOW 😢💔 WILL ALEX REALIZE THAT THEY AREN'T GOING 2 HATCH SOON SO HE DOESN'T STARVE😢😢 THIS IS SO HEARTBREAKING 💔😭 I READ IN A DESCRIPTION THAT THEY MIGHT CLOSE THIS NEST CAM😢😢 I REALLY THOUGHT WATCHING THESE EAGLE COUPLES WOULD HELP ME THROUGH MY GRIEF OF LOSING MY BRO. 3 YRS. AGO & SIS. 5 YRS. BUT I FEEL SO ALONE & UNWELCOME IN SOME OF THESE CHANNELS BY SOME PEOPLE 😢😢 NOT U U R VERY LOVING & CARING 2 ME 💕 I MIGHT STOP POSTING PRAYERS SINCE SOME PEOPLE DON'T LIKE ME POSTING THEM 😢😢 THE PEOPLE THAT LIKE THEM ENCOURAGE ME 💕

[@ladyhawk]

@@SarahHere4GodOnly Hi Sarah I think Alex will continue to incubate the eggs for a while yet. He will leave to go hunt for food and then come back. It is very heartbreaking indeed. They are not closing down the nest cam from what I have seen. Watching these nests is both a blessing and a curse at times ♥But we all take great comfort in helping one another deal with their sadness and grief here. Take care Sarah and try and get some rest ♥

[@okiegranny4844]

​@@SarahHere4GodOnlythere is another nest (with a cam) just a mile away from this one

[@SarahHere4GodOnly]

@@ladyhawk THANKS. THANKS 4 CARING ABOUT ME SO MUCH 💕💕 I HAD A BAD DAY TODAY @ CHURCH SO I NEEDED 2 B AMONG PEOPLE THAT CARE & LOVE ME.

[@taffyb4007]

Very sad indeed! This is best to retrieve the body. The necropsy is very important and will serve to benefit all eagles. We must look to the future. It is better that this happened now before the eggs hatched..otherwise it would be more devastating if there were eaglets.

[@Mafaldita1230]

RIP beautiful little angel Andria 🦅💔. I’m not an expert but I think that Andria got poisoned by something that she ate.

[@elizabethnewby-or7br]

I'm so very sorry this has happened.

[@TheDeanHaemel]

This is such a tragedy to see. It could be a poisoning event, it could be a calcium/mineral depletion condition. We’ll know more when the science is done and results are released. These birds are so majestic and it’s a great opportunity to see inside their world. RIP Andria…

[@Whatnok]

So sad. RIP❤️🙏🌷❤️❤️❤️❤️👑

[@joycekirkpatrick4503]

My heart is aching, so sad .

[@Anne5440_]

I'm glad they are researching her illness and fate. I hope Alex can find good in the future.

[@trax2011]

It’s just so damn sad.

[@shiraisrael-levin1651]

What happened to Adria brought tears to my eyes 😢. I am glad she's no longer suffering. I watched the video of the night Andria fell. I noticed before she had the seizure Andria was having trouble with her balance. Regarding her mate Alex if he were to hatch the eggs it wouldn't necessarily be impossible for him to raise the eaglets alone. M15 in southwest Florida last season was able to do so. The two eaglets he raised successfully fledged.

[@okiegranny4844]

But they were already hatched and were nearly a month old before Harriet went missing.

[@levithewonderdog335]

😢😢😢

[@bonnieblanchette4396]

Rest in peace 😢

[@tabithapoole9110]

Rest in peace