SWFL Eagles_Accidental Fledge For 73 Day Old E9~7:22AM~03-14-17

[@Sunjoy1]

I love your motherly concern and care for these eagles... what a way to spend your mornings​.... God bless...☺

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

now, I love listening to you are you talk to your birds you are so special I wish I had someone like you talk to me that way you're a special grandma to the birds they can tell you love them

[@tscrib6662]

Thank you for being at Nest tree seeing and taping E9 milestone of fledging! Let freedom ring for our dear eaglet ! :)

[@alicephrontistery]

SOOO Amazing that you caught this on camera! My heart was beating so fast when I saw it, even days later after I knew everything was going to be OK!

[@sadcloud8514]

This still gets me emotional everytime even a year later 💕

[@LilMissPatriot]

My first eaglet love! What a joy he was (he scared us a few times, though) and I still miss him and pray he's safe, has a full crop, and is looking for a mate. ❤️🦅 Thank you for being there, Vicki, so we didn't miss it. You're the best!

[@jemroses1]

I am another one to say thank you for being there this morning to capture all that happened to E9. You can tell you have a great love for these eagles. Because of your videos we have come to know this eagle family well and for that I am so grateful.

[@dmc414141]

Wow! That was scary but I'm so glad he landed ok. Thanks for putting this out there. It gives a better perspective as to what happened.

[@Mairi.2]

Wow, you could even see this sweet bird's mouth open when he went upside down, he is so precious. Wow, so many moments captured on your videos give such tremendous insights as to what these magnificent birds experience, and even just by watching this anyone can see the feelings they have. I'm so glad he was able to do such a great job in landing safely! Thank you for sharing your videos!

[@Mairi.2]

-his mouth open meaning, 'oh no!'

[@melc3733]

Great video Vicki! I love your commentaries and can hear the love in your voice you have for our power couple. Can't wait for the cameras to be turned back on. Excited for the new season ❣ Thank you for sharing your love of BE's with us.

[@grumpyfey]

THANK YOU for being there to capture this moment for E9!! Glad he is okay and hoping he'll return to the nest soon. Keep the videos coming so the rest of us can keep up!

[@nextpagepj9058]

Words cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am for you and your vidoes.. You were the first one I thought of IMMEDIATELY when he fell this morning... I was SO hopeful you were there on the ground when it happened and to check on him and to make sure he was okay. In my heart I just KNEW you were there, so even if he had gotten hurt, I knew he would be okay with you present. THANK YOU for all you do, and thank you for your videos too!! What a crazy, emotional, day it's been! Filled with fear, excitement, concern, tears, laughter, happiness, sadness, joy, etc... It's just been crazy! We all love you E9!!! You've got this and you can do it!!! We're all rooting for you!!!

[@pamchristensen4748]

I said the exact thing ... Hoping she was there today of all days!!

[@pattyrhodenizer4716]

I have to agree with the last two posts. I am so grateful that you were there when all this happened. I've been watching all day with so much concern. Is E9 safe? E9 has been in my life since December I don't want anything to happen to him. Harriet and M15 will take care of him won't they? I saw when mom and dad were feeding him at the fence and then that truck went down the road and scared them off. I've been so worried all day. Thank you for being there and videoing the incident.

[@wskrsnwings]

I was very glad I was there, Next Page PJ, Patty Rhodenizer and PAM CHRISTENSEN. E9 just "shined" when he fledged and he has not stopped yet!

[@chrisfausett4213]

I knew if I watched your video I would understand better. I am also glad you were there. I hope E9 makes it back to the nest in next few days. Thank you for caring so much. I appreciate you!

[@kerih4208]

You are the perfect commentator for these videos. So thorough, accurate, caring but not overly bearing. Thank you so much. Also would love to see your posts on Facebook if you have it.

[@wskrsnwings]

Thank you, Keri. Yes, I do have a Facebook page: facebook.com/wskrsnwings

[@yankeexpress]

Rough day getting some of the humans to behave and keep their distance. Thanks for the great video Vicki!

[@pamchristensen4748]

I am so glad you were there today to capture this special day! It was the 1st thing I said when I heard E9 accidentally fledged... Sure hope Wskrsnwings was there today... And there you were! THANKS so much for sharing with us!! I hope you have some more videos to continue more of E9's experiences throughout the day! :o)

[@lklam0045]

The love you have for these animals is so evident. Thank you for always being there.

[@melptx2307]

SEH's for you! The fledge hadn't bothered me at all until I heard your heart come through this video! Know you're proud of E9 but what a moment!

[@carolyndinse3159]

Oh my goodness wskrsnwings, have you recuperated yet??!! Thank you so much for being there and showing everyone that E9 is safe!

[@NancyLuhman]

This video really tugged at my heartstrings. I guess it's good you were to help us all thru this. I hope you recovered from the experience, and that we'll all see E9 again soon!

[@cythurman]

I was so glad that you were there to help us see what happened. Vicki, I know how you felt during the whole thing. My heart just sunk but was so relieved when I saw him on the ground walking around and then flying. Thank you so much!

[@judyjudy1148]

As scary as this was, Eagle 9 is one brave and proud bird. After hanging up side down and falling more than a few feet, he/she flies beautifully to a whole new adventure! Thank you for the great video.

[@TheMuffy110]

You don't know how many hearts you saved today with this incredible video! Everyone who was watching freaked out because, as you know, we only saw the fall, not the recovery. But you kept us informed as soon as you could while still on site. I can hear in your voice the deep love you have for our baby. And now that I know he's okay, I'll 'trust the Eagles' and share with you the joy and excitement in our baby's new adventure. I love you, wskrnwings! Be happy and safe. Thank you with all my heart!

[@wskrsnwings]

You are welcome, Sheryl Speerstra.

[@KBTG]

So wonderful! I just happened to be watching when E9 Fledged that morning. Only about 157 viewers or so were online. I just discovered this video and now can see the rest of the flight. Perfect timing wskrsnwings. Thank you.

[@wskrsnwings]

kbaxter777, you are so welcome.

[@FantasticallyFreaky1]

Oh my gosh!! I cried like a baby listening and watching this video. Wskrsnwings you do a amazing job, the love for these birds you have comes through , so real. I have been watching this since this morning and I just hope E9 will be back to the nest before I go to bed tonight, I so want to see E9 tucked back in to the safety of the nest. Boy nature today has made my blood pressure high!

[@wskrsnwings]

And E9 made it back in fine style the next day.

[@FantasticallyFreaky1]

He sure did, he is amazing, I am awe struck by him and M11 and Harriet! I had never been a bird watcher before!

[@susanowings9435]

This is one of my all time favorites. I am so happy you were there to get it on video. I am happy that you and E9 made out ok. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@speedgirl1493]

oh thank u again!!! you melted, I melted. tears of fear n happiness!!! I felt everything from behind your camera in your voice!! I love you love them as much as I do!!!!

[@redcoilything]

Thank you, wskrsnwings, for being there and doing a great job catching this event for all to see. Imagine my horror when I came on to see our boy today and seeing the nest empty. Just not ready for that and didn't get to say goodbye! Anyway, I'll still look in here and there and hope that I get to see that E9 is okay. I found your words so comforting throughout this ordeal. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@helloitsme82265]

My heart plummeted as I saw him hang upside down after the fall then I started to cry as I heard your panic! Now I watch and wait hoping he is ok as harriet and M have just come back to the nest with food I am praying E is closeby and will be safe overnight and can find his way back up to the nest. I have gotten so attached to this family as I have been watching since the eggs! Thank you for loving them as much as I do and capturing every moment to share with all of us!

[@annpriddy7941]

He should be back in the nest and a day or two. I imagine he'll have to work up to it in stages. Flying is instinctive but learning how to take off and land is another matter. I think taking off would be the hardest to learn. E9 has excellent parents that have taught him well and I'm sure they will help him through this transition. For the last week or so he's been doing a lot of hopping and flapping his wings. It was like he really wanted to fly. I was hoping to be able to watch that moment with pride. E9 seems to do things his own way. It was not the graceful fledge said I imagined but I'm sure she'll be just fine. I think the day that I'm really going to feel sad is the day that he takes off on his own as a wild eagle. What we all want for him but after watching him since he came out of the shell it will definitely be bittersweet.

[@charzpak7173]

kim skordas just like e6 or e4

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi kim skordas, I am sorry I was so emotional. I usually can hide my emotions. I just wanted to reach up and help him fly. But as we all saw, E9 did not need our help at all.

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Ann Pridy. E9 sure has shown us how well he can fly and land and take off. Quite the fledgling.

[@theresebates2685]

Thank you so much for doing this. It's hard on my heart strings sitting in Kansas, I don't know how you do it being live! Thank you for dedication to these majestic raptors!

[@donnawilson3975]

Thank you, I knew that you would be there this morning and your love and knowledge of eagles shows thru!!

[@Running_with_Faith]

Okay...that was emotional. Even knowing that he was okay.....I sat here crying again.

[@Luxsword29]

Glad I got to see his first flight. Strange flight, but he did fly. It looked better from the ground. Congrats, E9 !

[@DeeDee-gr6qh]

E9 !!!! Where are you ????? My first baby 🦅 eagle . ❤️😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️

[@MarcellaSmithVegan]

Thank you so much, for some reason I didn't see your video on this until yesterday!!! The rest of the narrators made it sound like he was lost or unsure of the results! You are always a loving spot-on narrator! Thank you!

[@wskrsnwings]

Thank you for your kind words, VeganLarcella andMore.

[@chrisweatherly728]

Thanks for capturing this, Vicki! I hope your adrenaline level has gone down

[@frantucker608]

Watching some of these again today and missing the little one... I'm sure he's doing great out there - he had two fine parents to show him the way. Boy, he really did take about 10 years off all our lives that day!

[@wskrsnwings]

Fran Tucker, he sure did. But shortly after that E9 showed us he was meant to fledge that day as he explored the west pasture and made great short flights.

[@pascale_eagles]

I try to imagine what E9 felt when this happened.... from holy sh*t when he felt and my... when he got caught upside down... and then the release and the incredible flight to recover and not getting hurt. Hope he will find his way back to the nest in the next few days. Safe and sound. Thank you great lady ❤️

[@Spooky_Dook]

I CANNOT BEGIN 2 TELL U HOW AMMMMAAAZZING YOU ARE & HOW MUCH OF A RELIEF IT WAS TO KNW THAT U WERE THERE, JUST MADE ME FEEL A WHOLE BETTER ABOUT THE WHOLE THING. Ms. Ladyhawk (bless her too) doesn't believe they'll put him back & I have a feeling she's rght. THANKU SOO MUCH 4 EVERYTHING YOU DO. REALLY MEAN THAT.😇😚😚😇

[@Spooky_Dook]

⭕🔵🔴⚫⚪ i literally felt your energy when you said, 'There goes Mom!!' I legit got goosebumps. Also would like you to no what an OUTSTANDING, PHENOMENAL profile you were able to capture @ around 2:56, 2:57 of E9 ⚪⚫🔴🔵⭕

[@wskrsnwings]

Thank you, Mommy!

[@cindyhinkle9361]

Amazing! Thank you for your footage and your love !

[@ksgtokgo]

Thank you again for your remarkable videos. I saw it happen this morning, but I didn't realize at the time that E9 was hanging upside down like that. Glad I didn't! Thanks. I look forward to your next video.

[@willwiles7507]

You are so awesome,God bless you I knew nothing would happen to him with you guys there it made me feel better thank you

[@CuriousCat7]

♥️🦅♥️ This video just popped up as a KZbin suggestion and I had some time so I watched it again, now, 5 years in the future, on 11/14/22. But, I had tears in my eyes, all over again, even knowing that our precious E9 was fine after that fall from the nest tree. 😿 S/he Had to grow up a little faster than planned, but, a successful story after all was said and done. I watched all of you videos, Vicki, since I started watching this nest, but, I only joined YT this past Spring, so, I never left a comment, until recently. But, by now, I hope you know how much I love and enjoy your morning visits to the nest and your fabulous videos❣️ This is after Ian came through South Florida and devastated the area. You can see how the trees looked so full and now many are gone or have significant lost branches.😭 Harriet and M15 have rebuilt their nest which was lost in the storm. They have their brood patches and it won't be long before we see Season 11's eggs. 🥚🥚🥚💕 Lots of things have happened in the years that flew by. But, the joy, happiness, tears, and, laughs we have all shared, even at distances from each other, from around the world, remind us that we are a community of eagle fans who have bonded with this fantastic couple and watch them every season come back to this beautiful pasture to have another clutch of chicks and we never know what will happen. But, we do know that we are taking this trip together. Thank you, Vicki, for your dedication and your love for this gorgeous eagle couple, their E's, and, the fans, your fantastic videos, and, for all you do! Be blessed! 😻🙏... ♥️🦅💘🦅♥️... 💐

[@wskrsnwings]

Thank you. very nicely said.

[@feraltaco4783]

A bit of an oopsie there but he recovered nicely! Thanks for the video! I saw others where people kept talking about him possibly being injured but didn't explain what happened. I'm glad I got to see this. My momma and I have been watching the live feed multiple times every single day. Watching this big guy grow has just been amazing! Thanks again for the video! God bless! 😇💜💖💜

[@wskrsnwings]

You are welcome, Sarad Thamia and momma. :)

[@sandywilliams9419]

Once again this morning I again watched this wonderful video of our baby's accidental fledge. From this human perspective, I am so very thankful you were at the nest to catch this event. My heart stills goes up into my throat everything I see it. Again thank you for all that you do for us by documenting our youngster's growth into a wonderful eagle.

[@wskrsnwings]

Sandy Williams, you are so welcome.

[@alicestacey1822]

Your video is awesome...I watched e9 sleep hopping one night and he almost went over the edge. That nose dive was scary...good time to have wings! Yea e9....new adventures. H & M the doting parents must be proud. Thank you!

[@toekneeb4277]

Now E9's real life begins. May you soar high, and return to make or have babies.

[@originalresqme]

You have the best video of what happened. Thank you for sharing.

[@ryansbaby79]

I was happy u were there when I seen u on the news report I seen, as soon as I heard u talking I recognized ure voice. I love ure videos.

[@ndjones579]

You are a true blessing...and I cried too...So moving...Phenomenal...Thank you wskersnwings...We love you sweet lady...👍💗

[@wskrsnwings]

You are welcome, ND Jones.

[@lorettatafoya1934]

You are great! Thanks again❤️🦅🦅

[@suemorgan3355]

Oh my heart dropped ugh

[@NikkiP4444]

Thanks, great video. Please stop telling them go, go, go! Mama knows best. Sorry I got nervous watching E12 and E13 on the edge of the nest and going back to watch this made more nervous!😯

[@cyndicole6862]

Touching heart definitely!! Oh wow 😥

[@w0lf61b]

I thought we were to have a season of no drama- but I guess not. I am so glad you were there. I hope E9 has enough strength and practice and knowledge to do what he/she must do. I hope you have caught your breath, Vicki.

[@joycemcgill6785]

Like all the other eagle watchers the first thing I thought when E9 fell this morning was that .."Please Lord let Ladyhawk be there watching E9". I was so upsetting to see the him miss his footing...so thank God you were there and were able to see if he was hurt. I just want to thank you so very much for all your videos and how dedicated you are to be out there every single day! I'm praying tonight for E9 and his Mom and Dad that they all get back to their nest safely. Bless you Ladyhawk!

[@tonya_in_n.o.]

I was very happy to know that she was out there to keep an eye on "our" E9 for us and to be able to let us all know that s/he was okay after his mishap. FYI...It was wskrsnwings (Vicki) not Lady Hawk that took this video. :)

[@wskrsnwings]

Ho Joyce McGill. You are welcome. Tonya is correct, I am wskrsnwings that records the ground videos. Lady Hawk records cam videos from the live feed that we all watch.

[@fmgypsy333]

My heart went out to you Vicki, Thanks for your post's Kim n me!

[@wskrsnwings]

Good to see you kathy. You are both welcome.

[@EagleTrekLOW]

What a way to fledge?! Scaring us half to death. Haha 😂 Great video of a truly scary moment. Hopefully you were able to do a spa day after all that. 😀 Love to you ❤🦅

[@janejohn9996]

Well that didn't go as planned guess I'll just check this new playground out...

[@janetislight]

Vicki, you are TRULY a part of this eagle family and knew you had to be there for this "event." Our hearts were all in our throats. I call you the eagle nest mom. You helped us all get through this with your knowledge and calming words after the initial incident. I just love you to death! Your ground video when posted showed me everything the live feed didn't and how wonderfully this family pulled together to deal with a baby on the ground. THANK YOU!!! We would have never seen all of this without you! You are a national treasure.

[@wskrsnwings]

Thank you for your kind words, Janet Moore.

[@marshamcghee3459]

Great video! So glad you were there. :)

[@charzpak7173]

such a dismount e9 on the west pasture. what an adventure huh unexpectedly.

[@Margot4454]

I can not remember this accidental fledge today - E12 is the same age (?) and hopping around the nest and up the branch like a pro .... better be careful

[@crickkett7510]

Mom and Dad were at the nest most of the night and until this morning. A little sad to see first thing. I pray that E9 had a safe and restful night, and that family will be okay. Love to All.

[@noreenfieber3426]

When you show him finally on the ground in the pasture, he looks like he's saying to himself, "What that heck was that????"

[@4IzyB]

Thank you for posting this. I've been watching for 76 days, & today has been the most emotional for me. This is the 1st time that I've seen the nest empty for so long. I wonder if s/he will make it back there.

[@wskrsnwings]

And E9 did make it back the next day. :)

[@debberoonians]

Dear Vicki, I was over watching April the giraffe when someone posted that E9 fell from the nest. My heart just sunk and I rushed back hoping that I would find a video posted by you. I, like so many, have come to depend on your early reports from the field, so to speak. I feel like I'm right there with you and I can feel your love for our precious eagle family. Like you, I always call E9 "him", as I think of him as a boy. Seems like we may be in the minority there. I hope and pray he will be safe tonight. I'm sure Harriet and M15 will be close by, but I sure wish I could see him safely in the nest. How are YOU?? I was immediately worried about you when I didn't see anymore videos after this one. I am concerned about too many people being drawn to the pasture and getting too close. I count on you for the best reports and I know you must have been traumatized by this. I hope you're ok. Sending love and praying for our E9. We all love him so. xox

[@wskrsnwings]

I was fine, D. Hicks, just busy editing videos. Thank you for asking.

[@mimime5376]

Everyone watching must have said Oh No as he was hanging from the tree limb. How is he getting back up to the nest? Is he able to do it on his own? Stay tuned for the next exciting episode. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@wskrsnwings]

Mimi Freda, as we know, E9 was able to fly back to the nest and chose to do just that the next evening.

[@pascale_eagles]

it's crazy that now... 2,5 + years later... it is still so hard to watch... my first eaglet... Of course I know that everything went so well but these 2 days have been so scary. I don't know where you are e9, now, in July 2019... but there's not one day I'm not thinking about you. what a great video you made from this episode wskrsnwings

[@annegorzki2605]

OMG your voice and your emotion and this video is bringing me to tears. It was scary to watch but I can imagine you watching this happening b4 you live. Thank you for being there and letting us all know E9 is safe. I just hope all the onlookers other than the regulars stay away. I dont want the strangers to scare him. Watch it at home folks.

[@charzpak7173]

great video of what happened to e9 today. now he can't fly that high back to nest but he will learn and do it soon.

[@wskrsnwings]

and E9 fooled us all, charz pak. E9 flew like an adult, high and well.

[@rosievaughan3507]

I still miss you baby!!!!❤️

[@Katt30]

I was wondering if you had video of it, and from a different angle. The other video I saw it was hard to see her until she was on the ground(I think E9s a girl, just cause she's nearly as big as momma, lol). She looks like she's going 'wow, so this is what the world looks like when I'm not 50' in the air'

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

Crystal Meyers I think she's a girl too:-)

[@Katt30]

And female bald eagles are larger than the males, thus me thinking this, lol. As she appears bigger than M15

[@nextpagepj9058]

My daughter and I noticed that too when they were in the nest together the other day, so we think E9 is a girl also.... We still refer to E9 as "him" tho, because we've been saying "he" forever now, lol...

[@Katt30]

Lol, this is true XD I had to tell myself to write her in my other two replies, lol!

[@HungHung-z7j]

爸媽看E9感到很高興，長大了獨立自主

[@wskrsnwings]

黃燕鶴 , yes, they were.

[@wvsky]

Best...Video.... EVER!

[@eagle1usa701]

these beautiful creatures will give me a heart attack yet!!!!!

[@JudyEidson]

Oh! Sweet lady! (What is your first name? Mine is Judy. 😊I love your videos so much! I know your heart must have broken as you watched our precious baby, E9. I am just sick wondering how will he ever get back "home". At least he landed safely, and I was astounded at how well he can already fly! He just needs to go a little bit faster and a little bit higher!! I will be praying for him/her and Mom and Dad tonight. I will also look forward to hearing from you. You bless so many people with you wonderful videos and sweet voice. I feel like I have known you forever! 💕❤️😊

[@jenzclc]

Judy Eidson Her name is Vicki. Isnt she amazing. I am so glad she was there 2day.

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Judy. You are so welcome. Jen Z is correct. My name is Vicki.

[@charzpak7173]

lol. oh e9 such an entertainer and giving us heart attacks again all the time

[@wina018414]

Cool video. Hopefully everything turns out good for him. Btw is that road a public road? Have much traffic??

[@psdavenport]

It's a private road, thank goodness.

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Nancy, the road that runs along the nest tree pasture is a private drive that has a real estate office and horse boarding stables.

[@charzpak7173]

that helped e9 to fly!

[@charzpak7173]

goofed thing e9 can fly now!!!! otherwise would get injured from that fall

[@sleepgoodtv4542]

What's the latest, is he ok?!?!?

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Sleep Good TV, as we know now, E9 is just great.

[@sleepgoodtv4542]

Great!!! I've been watching for a couple months and when I checked in the other week I noticed the nest was empty, my heart sank but I'm glad everything is ok! I saw the videos you posted on what happened. Thanks for getting back with me.

[@franklix]

Oh my god!😨😱!

[@darlenestewart5281]

Is e9 back in the nest yet?

[@carolyndinse3159]

Does anyone know if E9 is now the youngest eaglet to have fledged?

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Carolyn. E9 is the youngest to have fledged from this nest since the cams went online in 2012.

[@aeastman59]

do we know where he is this morning? he doesnt appear to be in sight of any of the cameras and Mom is back in nest which I would think is not a good sign because wouldnt she be somewhere near him watching out for him like yesterday?

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi A Eastman. E9 was in the light green pine in the west pasture all along where he flew to the day of fledge, overnighted there and flew out of there the next morning. H and M knew right where E9 was... but we didn't. :)

[@aeastman59]

oh! thank you! that night was very worrisome... was so glad to see him the next day

[@ronhill8574]

did E9 get back to the nest or tree yet for the evening?

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Ron Hill, E9 returned to the nest tree the day after fledge in the evening.

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

I would have thought she could fly by know

[@wskrsnwings]

E9 did fly, Cherie Laub. E9 corrected and flew off to the west pasture ground... to gather His wits about him, I would imagine. ;)

[@glendafield9797]

is enine definitely a boy?

[@wskrsnwings]

Hi Glenda Field. We will never know the sex for sure because that can only be determined with a blood tes... or when they lay an egg. ;)