SWFL Eagles ~ A Crow Chases & Hits E18 In Mid-Air! E17's Pond Visit, Tail Nipping & Closeups 4.29.21

Both E's are perched on the DSPS (drive side pond snag) and they fly off. E17 lands on the attic and watches E18 flying near the front pine area being chased by a crow. At 1:00 you will see E18 flying at the lower left of the cam and then at 1:45 E18 is seen on the right side of the cam with a crow chasing and hits E18 in mid air and loses altitude! (I put in slomo!) Wow!! E17 flies off the attic and gives chase while E18 is still being chased by the crow! E18 finally lands on the nest and E17 on the veranda- what dang pesky crows!!
E18 lies down to rest in the nest and E17 will join her. They have a cute beaking moment and then E17 gets up and swishes its tail in front of E18 who nibbles it at 6:09. ♥ Then E17 will nibble on E18's tail at 6:52 and offer a little bone to E18 at 9:16.
E17 will fly off the attic and head to the pond for a sip of water and return to the attic. E18 is up from her nap and joins E17 on the attic and we have some wonderful closeups of our dynamic duo! They are so beautiful! The E's are 96 days old! Thank you for watching!
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Thank you SWFEC , hosted by Dick Pritchett Real Estate, for allowing us the opportunity to view these amazing eagles.
Link to cam: dickpritchettr...

[@chamed27]

I can't help it, I love crows. You've got to admire their audacity...well maybe you don't but I do. They're fearless. Actually, they're fairly polite to the other birds when feeding from our huge tray feeder. However they're little hooligans when it comes to pranking other birds. They actually laugh when they prank my robins, cardinals, etc...and we laugh with them. They don't harm them. They're quite funny and they know it. 😄 Our bluebirds won't tolerate them. Bluebirds are gutsy little guys also. They refuse to raise Cowbirds. When a cow lays an egg in their nest they toss it out when discovered. I've seen beautiful Cardinals hatch and raise those gangly birds. 🙃 All are welcomed to our numerous feeders. Feeding a large bevy of birds can become quite an expensive hobby, as I'm certain many of you know. Life in the fast lane. Crows live on the edge. 😄

[@marypritchett115]

Haha...I live in heavily wooded area and saw a solitary cow bird and said to myself...uh oh. I know that cow bird was up to no good.

[@mariaparra7138]

Two majestic gorgeous baby’s eagles 🙏🙏beautiful images together 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@61Benster]

The kids are learning everyone wants to take the big kid down a notch or two.

[@dawnkeyser4802]

Those crows are bad

[@carolv8450]

Where’s mom and dad?

[@Mary-ui4im]

It is so wonderful to see the E's together and safe. ❤️ I love watching them and how bounded they are to each other. Awesome close ups. Great video. Thank you Lady Hawk!

[@nonnie2428]

Reassurance in the nest from big brother comforting 18 after the crow attack. When 17 gleaned 18’s tail feathers it was like he was brushing her hair (smile). How about a trinket (bone), that might make it better ! Not now, ok, I’ll stay real close & guard you for awhile. We’ve got this sis.

[@michellecoshow2927]

🥰

[@moravcik53]

.... beautiful ....

[@SW13333]

So glad these 2 get along so well. They are the most bonded juveniles I've seen since I began watching eagles. They may leave together (when they're ready). Thanks Lady Hawk - great closeups! - Stephanie

[@michellecoshow2927]

A day in the life of two fledging eaglets 😊🦅💙 thank you Lady Hawk

[@elizabethbarnes8032]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@ABCDEF-os5or]

So sweet of E17 to go defend his/her sibling. Beautiful birds!

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

I confess that I am so traumatized with the crows by the damage they did to the nests of Akecheta & Thunder and Shadow & Jackie that I'm apprehensive when I see the word crows in the titles of the videos. Glad that E18 only lost her attitude when she was hit by the crow in mid-flight. 🙏 By the way, this exchange of affection between E's is very sweet. Those soft beaking I call sweet kisses from eagles. I love those sweet kisses between them. Thank you very much, Lady Hawk. I loved the video description. 😍💕💕 🌄

[@christineh4782]

Hi Silvana, one way to look at the crow in this video is it's training the eagle for what is ahead in life as other eagles will chase it and try to steal its food. Eagles need to learn evasive flying methods. It hurts me too to watch what crows do on nests.

[@chamed27]

@@christineh4782 We haven't experienced crow destruction on our property. We have 280 acres. It may be happening in other areas but not in ours. Believe me, we diligently check the wildlife on and around our farm. We don't have a problem with them. Possibly because we keep our feeders full and provide plenty of nesting materials. We are also fortunate enough to have a hawks nest down by our horse barns. The crows test them periodically, though no destruction has occured. Right now I'm checking out our bluebird houses. They are busy setting their eggs and chirping quite contentedly. The crows are making quite a splash bathing in the bird baths and raising quite a ruckus. When they're finished the bird baths will have to be replenished. *Sigh...and my energy will be deplinished by the time the morning is through. 🙃 😴

[@marywright6759]

Those were ravens in California.

[@carolhutchison7247]

@@chamed27 Thank you for sharing your property with us! So much wildlife to enjoy high and low! Very much appreciated 😍

[@MELISSAO2592]

I would advise you not to watch stork nest and pelicans so far what I've seen I think you would cry.

[@cherylscholz5621]

Awww...they love each other

[@tropicalbliss2077]

Way to stick together!! 🦅❤️🦅👊🏽

[@nellowynpitman1439]

These two have each other’s backs. So good to see ❤️🦅🦅🦅🦅🇦🇺

[@niVEZHda]

Always cool to watch the small birds attack their larger enemies.

[@mariemcallister7413]

Brotherly love great to see how E17 was caring for his sis

[@ivychen9682]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@tcoleman8665]

These two captured my heart from Day One. It will be a very, very sad day for me when they fledge for good.

[@nadineF]

Sooooo sweet to see their interactions!!! 💕💕💕

[@kathrynbraun2073]

Very cool at this stage

[@wshari27]

They are so gorgeous

[@melmasi5098]

My heart raced a minute when I read the heading for the video. I love these two eaglets so much! The affection they share, the times of tender care as when E17 gives 18 a little bone, their beakies and playful tail nips touch my heart, reminding me of such moments in my and my twin sister's childhood💕 (minus beaks, tail nips and bone offerings☺)! I can't imagine them apart but of course they will part as their destinies call to them. For me this video was quite emotional😪💞💗 Thank you for this sweet reminder of my own fledgling days Ladyhawk. Hugs!

[@michellecoshow2927]

I feel the same way. These two eaglets are very special. 💜

[@DebraGill]

Sibling love, how sweet! 😊❤️💖💞💕💗

[@bg12445]

Don't remember any other duo havi g so many zoomies.

[@wandae9906]

I have so many videos to catch up on(maybe this weekend) but when I saw the title to this one, I just had to stop & watch it!! The crow chasing E18 was wild, but then E17 giving chase and seemingly in an attempt to come to E18's rescue, was just too precious!! :-) As though that wasn't enough to melt your heart, then the together time on the nest that followed and all their playfulness with the other--complete with tail nips & bone gifts--my heart is literally mush right now, ha!! :-) Even your description made me smile. GREAT FOOTAGE LH, thank you!! :-) -Hugs

[@ladyhawk]

Awww I am so glad you got to see some of this great interaction between them!! I was really moved myself to see 17 come to 18's defense! And they are now sharing those cute affectionate moments. That bone gift was precious too! I think E18 would have preferred a piece of fish instead! LOL

[@mariaparra7138]

Marvelous and lovely to see the beautiful baby’s eagles love each and other blessed to the precious baby’s eagles 🙏🙏♥️♥️🦅🦅

[@yvonnebrown5869]

Wow! That was scary...Thanks so much for sharing Lady Hawk & Big thanks to SWFEC

[@leticias520]

Aww sorry parents give alone her siblings but they defend together. They cute are together 🙏🏼

[@onlytymewilltell]

E17 said: "NOT MY SISTER YA DONT!!" My family is the exact same way 🥰

[@michellegrovak]

Someone needs to eat crow.

[@teddygram45able]

These two certainly have bonded..they are so protective of each other..when they leave I pray they stay together..beautiful video ty lady hawk

[@rb032682]

They could be like Bonnie and Clyde. Spending their days hunting, and mantle-ing, and tug-of-wars. 😎

[@LochEden]

Thank you, Lady Hawk, for another lovely video.

[@ladyhawk]

You are very welcome! Thanks for stopping by to watch and leave a comment!

[@bentchick2869]

These two are so cute together, Love watching their interaction.

[@pamelaseitz8962]

Where's Harriet and M15? Watching I suppose to see how the E's would respond. They did good but I would see crow on the menu.

[@Venuslove123]

E's are so beautiful, they have great parents, 🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏❤

[@judycoyne7818]

This vid was amazing and fun to watch except for that crow!! Was surprised when the crow chased 18 hitting him...glad she’s ok!! Thnx Ladyhawk 😍

[@judithryle2113]

Don’t you wonder what they are thinking side by side

[@ladyhawk]

Yes I wish I could climb inside their mind and understand what they are communicating to one another!

[@helencline5768]

I hope my baby ok,darn old birds took a long time for it to get up enough nerves to fly, wish E17could catch it 😫😫😫

[@loriematthews6418]

Can see the size difference, 18 is quite abit larger than 17.😊

[@shoes123uk8]

These 2 are most adorable 😍

[@kathypfeifer6520]

Such a wonderful, well done video of the E’s, 17 & 18! It would make a great “tribute” video 💕 ty Lady Hawk! I just loved it so much with 17 comforting 18 and then both were showing sibling effection toward each other 😊

[@erichtf6585]

The crows (+owls) disturbances are part of an eagle's life journey. Not nice to see but the experience will prepare them well for the future.

[@stephanie4020]

Stunning cover photo, LH. 😍

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you Stephanie!! Glad you enjoyed the video too

[@p.millard557]

I panicked when a before I watched the video. I still feel upset but also moved by the reaction of E17. I've seen the twins since they were born and I see them part of me, particularly E18 who has been through a lot since birth

[@marypritchett115]

Thumbnail on this video shows the perfect angle on the two to see the slight differences in the male and female beak. Wonderful to be able to see so much of their post fledge activity!

[@michellegrovak]

Which is which?

[@ladyhawk]

@@michellegrovak Hello GrandmaChelle23 in the cover shot E17 is on the left and E18 on the right. Also in the video beginning at 13:00 timestamp till the end. It really shows both E17 and E18's beak and gape (mouth corners) well which we do look at to determine gender. A female will have a larger deeper/wider beak and will have a gape that extends past the eye (which we see in E18) The male beak is a bit narrower and the gape will not extend that far back. I hope this helps!

[@michellecoshow2927]

@@ladyhawk Wonderful, thank you. 😊

[@jeaninesouza5168]

Amazing footage of the E's. Thoroughly enjoyed watching!!

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you Jeannine!!

[@cherylsalstead1468]

They just melt my heart ♥️ ty lady hawk ♥️🦅🥰😍😘

[@Lonesome__Dove]

96 days old. They're hanging out!

[@honusmom5144]

Have the chicks eaten any crow brought by parents? Good thing E18 has gotten stronger in flight.

[@ladyhawk]

I know that M has brought in several types of bird some large and some small. I believe one was dark in color so could have been a crow!

[@honusmom5144]

@@ladyhawk Uh oh. Good thing eaglets are very big.

[@ivodegouveia4838]

Very beautiful seeing both eagles together on the branch

[@tschouten1]

Their eyes look very healthy--I am sooo thankful!!! 🙏🏻

[@joansalvatore4216]

Does it look like E18 is lighter in color and also a bit bigger now than E17?? Maybe E18 is a female?

[@ladyhawk]

Yes to both and E18 appears to be a female!

[@donnamurphy7685]

Okay now I got to see them side by side. E17 is a very aggressive male and E18 is a passive female except when it comes to food; E18 can be aggressive.

[@rosannemadden8520]

I think the eagles should attack the crows and take them all out. Do the crows feel threatened by the eagles?

[@ladyhawk]

The crows have nests close by so they are protecting their territory!

[@cindyjarvis6877]

how do you tell M 15 & Harret apart ? also how do you tell E17 & E18 apart ?

[@greenhornet103]

that crow gonna be dinner for E18 soon.

[@k_salter]

I am kind of hoping for one of them to snag it and bring it back to the nest; is that wrong?

[@dkstravel3]

Thanks for sharing. I miss seeing them this year.

[@smandin1]

This is great aerial practice for the youngsters! lol

[@carolynnunes3922]

I love these 2 so much! I am so thankful that you provide the day’s highlights, Lady Hawk! I love you for sharing you gift of editing and providing these videos! I love watching them! God bless you, the birds, and us all!

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you so much Carolyn ♥ These are the moments we are going to remember when they are gone!!

[@kathleenclark1866]

Beautiful siblings. Mom and Dad you did it again! Great kids.

[@janemiller1080]

I love seeing them together side by side. So big and beautiful ❤️. I wonder what their saying to each other.. Maybe their saying " What direction are you going to fly too, or I want to hang out with you. Boy, I'm going to miss Mom and Dad. It so sentimental and sweet. 🦅🦅

[@elizabethbrauer1118]

tears of joy

[@lyndatruitt4245]

E17&E18 are very beautiful and amazing and special ,I love them

[@lyndatruitt4245]

Nothing like brother and sister love 💞

[@ivodegouveia4838]

Those young eagles are minding their own biseness and it's not the first time the crows chase the eagles. I would like to see the eagles teaching the crows a lesson.

[@chamed27]

Ha! The eagles are tough enough to handle a few bonkings from a crow. They know they're, what, 10 × the size of a crow? I'm sure if the eagles were so inclined they would give a crow a real run for the money. However, they also know crows are crafty, agile critters and won't waste their time on such a useless endeavor as to tangle with a silly bird half their size. Eagles rule the sky. They are astonishingly regal creatures. The eagles would have to be starving to death to bother chasing down and killing what would be a mere morsel of a meal. Although these beautiful birds of prey have been known to kill small birds when food is scarce. Crows, however, are amazingly sly and are able to feint masterfully and are seldom on the eagles menu. Eagles have more important matters to contend with, such as owl attacks. They consider crows a waste of time and energy.

[@jonii5779]

It's just so beautiful to see them perched together side by side. Great video capture with closeups! Appreciate you sharing Lady Hawk

[@wendy857]

I love how close they are, and could they be any more beautiful?! 😍

[@KiwiKiwi902]

I thought E18 was going to fall on the highway!!!! Thank God E18 is okay! Love these touching moments with the babies! Bittersweet!❤🦅🦅💕

[@HungHung-z7j]

現在要自己找東西吃，自立自強

[@mahyu21]

They both so different from E15 and E16 who rumbled much with each other like cat and dog.

[@meaneymouse1371]

E XVII & E XVIII both rumbled and bonked for a while. They both went to anger management classes and are over it now

[@victorapalkow8681]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤗💙

[@rb032682]

Wow! Could it be the crows have some babies in a nearby nest? Do the crows think they can prey on the younger eagles who may not yet have the skills and strength/speed to evade those crazy crows?

[@ladyhawk]

Yes the crows nest close by and they are protecting their territory. The crows know exactly when the eaglets fledge and as soon as they see them on the snag trees and flying around they immediately set out to chase them out of the area. They don't think they can prey on them but they do think they can chase them off. Remember the owls that kept striking Harriet and M15? The owls ended up having owlets in a nest close by and once those owlets left the area the parents had no more reason to keep striking and attacking the eagles.The timing was most fortunate in that E17 & E18 had just learned to branch. An owl strike on one of the E's could have easily injured them.

[@rb032682]

@@ladyhawk - Wow. I felt like I was back in college for a moment. lol I do appreciate your sharing of knowledge with the world.

[@ladyhawk]

@@rb032682 You are welcome!! ♥♥

[@pilotmom9755]

Great video!!

[@lspeedyg3]

❤️

[@dayzemae9015]

Boy, that crow was sure brave!

[@chamed27]

Crows are one of the most conceited breed of birds you'll ever meet. Crows don't seem to fear anything...except people, and for good reason. They think they're invincible. Yes, They can be cantankerous and they're always full of mischief. They're also hilariously funny. If you have an opportunity just watch a group of them sometime...that is if you can stand their raucous nature. Grab a pair of ear plugs. You may need them. Lol Blue Jay's are another bird with a similar attitude and personality as the crows. I 💘 the Jay's, too.

[@marthakratz7877]

Haha I will say the Crow is brave when he tries that with Harriet! 🦅

[@pilotmom9755]

Crows are very protective of their nests....the eaglets may be perching and flying close to a nest. Eagles will prey on crow nestlings and believe me, crow parents never ever forget. Eagles mostly ignore crows but once in awhile will snag the crow that’s pestering them. Education for E17 & 18.....it will happen throughout their lifetime.

[@ladyhawk]

Exactly!!! And we have seen Harriet catch crows and the Eaglets catch crow fledglings - they do not forget!!!

[@slowneutron6163]

E17 and E18's official names are Rocket Horse and Jet Chicken, respectfully.

[@onlytymewilltell]

Lol!!

[@loriematthews6418]

😂😂

[@wshari27]

I love u E17 and E18 stay dafe

[@wshari27]

I mentioned stay safe

[@pumpkinporter1108]

Such a sweet moment! Love these two!

[@gigiguthrie2145]

I think this is one of my favorite video coverages of 'the kids', they're interplay with each other is adorable.

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you so much Gigi! I think it is will be one of my go back and watch videos as well ♥

[@danabarnhardt1575]

I just Love these two!

[@charleneevans5848]

these crows have been relentless . Leave our eagles alone.

[@lindakontol6154]

Thanks Lady Hawk!

[@nadia9235]

مين خدها منك روح دور عليها شوف مين اخذ صاحبتك 🤣❤💐🦅❤❤🥰

[@debbielee5434]

That Crow is crazy the E's day will come I'm glad E17 was there to help I love seeing them together especially in the nest its so sweet 🤗 Great video 🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@ritadifebbo560]

WILL E17 AND E18 STAY TOGETHER FOR A WHILE?

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Rita yes both E's should stay in the area for another month or so! Most of the time they end up staying about 4-6 weeks after they fledge but of course they could leave at any time. Last season E15 did not want to leave and stayed here until November when Harriet and M were building a new nest since E15 was still occupying this nest! E15 left in the nick of time before Harriet laid her eggs!

[@elaine3672]

It's hard to tell them apart, except one is slightly greedier than the other, and carries a little more weight, he must be the male.

[@platinum1x1x17]

I have solved the mystery of telling them apart. E18 has Tail Feathers with long White strains in them and E17 has only Black Tail Feathers. Also if you look carefully at the Beak of E17 it has a rounded shape to it like his Dad does and the Beak has a little dent or depression in it at the exact place where the Egg Tooth used to be. This will grow out over time and the Beak will become round once again. E18's Beak is a litte more straight or slender like Mom's Beak and that is how you can tell them apart.

[@elaine3672]

@@platinum1x1x17 Fantastic work....

[@platinum1x1x17]

@@elaine3672 Thank you for replying. I just wanted you to know that I upvoted you, but it seems as if my upvotes on comments do not show up anymore. Only the Thumbs up shows but not the number. This happens all the time. But, I don't care about their silly stuff. They behave worse than the silly Crows do.

[@pilotmom9755]

The tails are dead giveaways....

[@fakeperson4069]

🤗🤗❤🧡

[@CenturianEagle]

Oh the E’s are just far too precious for words!! 🥰😍🥰 thank you for sharing Lady Hawk!! 😊

[@judithr370]

The crow must have a nest near by I've seen blue Jay's hit hawks on the back . It doesn't seem to hurt them

[@ladyhawk]

They do nest close by and we see the crows pester the eaglets each year and also Harriet and M15!

[@nicolasantoro3541]

how beautiful are the two little brothers ❤️

[@s.h.8575]

Sich gegenseitig zu trösten, ist wirklich schön! Was in diesen Tieren steckt ist unglaublich 🥰 Ich liebe die Beiden! ❤️

[@ladyhawk]

Ja, sie scheinen sehr enge Geschwister zu sein und machen alles zusammen - verteidigen sich sogar gegenseitig vor nervigen Krähen!

[@s.h.8575]

@@ladyhawk Ja, fantastisch...wer hätte das Mal gedacht, E17, war so aggressiv gegen E18 und nun sehen wir so wunderschöne Bilder. ❤️🥰🦅🦅

[@penhabrunes820]

18 meu favorito é lindo pássaro 🌼💕☘🤩

[@jwwj30]

I like the sign, Taste and See that The Lord is Good. He is definitely watching over these 2 wonderful eaglets. Thank you.

[@lyndatruitt4245]

Sweet E17 definitely trusting E18 having him or her back . Great job .

[@tammic.a.t.crazyaunttammi9275]

Oh they are so beautiful. Those dang crows, just irritate me. I'm sure they irritate our eaglets more than anything.

[@MELISSAO2592]

Am glad they are so strong and resilient, you'll be OK e18. E17 was not having it he/she went and help it's sibling. Don't let em detour you. That crow is teaching them what's to come in their life and how they will have to defend themselves and guard their territory. And also the crows get bully by the smaller birds I've seen them literally being attack by smaller birds and flying around like crazy just to get away from them.

[@juanawashington9940]

Those crows are the thugs of the sky. I think they are playing their own version of the 'Knockout Game'