SWFL Eagles ~ Harriet's Awesome Flight To Nest! E18 Gets A GREAT LONG Feeding From Mom! 😊 💕 2.16.21

It was another good day with an abundance of fish brought to the nest! M is on the attic after delivering a fish and feeding the E's when Harriet is seen in the distance approaching the nest! What a beautiful flight as she flies in to the nest carrying a fish in her talons! E18 is right there in position to grab a few bites - E17 gives a bonk but after a few minutes of being a bit shy, E18 starts to chow down and gets a great feeding by Mom! Beautiful closeups of E17 sleeping and views of pin feathers coming in! 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: dickpritchettrealestate.com/

[@evydarling]

I love when e17 is in a food coma, lol. So happy e18 got a whole fish!

[@rhondaarnold4089]

Looking at E17’s eyes reminded me that to thank Crow again for intersecting & treatment & look how beautiful they’re growing 🦅

[@tschouten1]

They could have gone blind from the bad infection! How wonderful that it turned out good!

[@crow4freedom603]

I always fight for the underdog....sweet little thang...I love you E18💙

[@jemroses1]

It's good to see E18 fill up without being intimidated by the bully. E18 is such a sweetheart.

[@louisealain780]

Happy for E18, a whole fish for him 🥰🥰

[@barbara82589]

I must admit that when E17 bonks & pecks at E18, I finger-flick E17 on my screen just to feel like he is getting bonked back! LOL. 😜😉

[@vickysikora3394]

Omg, I do the same thing. I tap E17 on my screen, like back the heck off!

[@jenwlex733]

😆lol😆

[@barbara82589]

KNOCK (tap) IT (tap) OFF! (tap)

[@robinneal5974]

I do too. I'm glad I'm not the only one that does that. 🤣

[@melindamasi3505]

@@barbara82589 😅

[@marysmith9934]

Beautiful flight with the fish. Harriet has had experience in feeding her young. :-)

[@meaneymouse1371]

MAJESTIC! She stuck the landing. Judges....10.0, 10.0, 10.0 10.0🏅🏅🏅

[@Spacedancer747]

Yay! E18 gets to eat! E17 continues to peck at 18’s back & wing. This isn’t bonking, it’s grabbing & pecking. E17 has a full crop & isn’t even hungry. In my book E17 is officially a poopy-face!

[@seabreeze7378]

Exactly go to another area of the nest and leave sibling alone, Really does look like she doesn’t want anything going to 18, geez. If this is just survival of the fittest, it’s very disturbing and ruthless

[@onlytymewilltell]

@@seabreeze7378 hey as long as e18 isnt getting hurt and eating then its 👍👍 in my book! E17 does seem to be getting better about it though. I dont like seeing it personally BUT e17 is preparing little e18 for LIFE IN THE REAL WORLD. its e17 that will have the problems when she encounters a bigger, stronger eagle or any other bird of prey bc that day is surely coming. I'm wishing for the best for all of them. 💕

[@judithryle2113]

I hate seeing 18 have to cow down. 17 is one of the meanest eaglets I have seen

[@Spacedancer747]

@@judithryle2113 agreed, & my first was E8! But E18 will survive this and is already a better quicker eater than E17. When H or M offer, E18 grabs that morsel instantly. Go E18!!😍🦅

[@melindamasi3505]

@@judithryle2113 It's a hot-button issue for sure: are eaglets mean like we ascribe meanness to human kids? I'm glad you mentioned it Judith, cuz it's something that I have a strong but different opinion about too. In human children meanness)bullying is almost always considered to be learned behavior, not instinct. Most things I've read about birds attribute young birds' aggression to instinct. I did see one study that found young birds (a breed of booby) that were bullied by unrelated adults were more likely to be bullies as adult birds, which suggests aggression in birds can be learned behavior. Still, I can't think of baby eaglets being mean; I think it's hardwired. Of course it's just my opinion, I'm no expert! 🙆🏽‍♀️ Ladyhawk, if you see this can you weigh in on the topic? Thanks!

[@kimm4210]

Love the eagles.

[@lacieglaab5899]

4:51 when E17 nibbles on E18's tail feathers😂😂😂❤ They are so adorable and funny.

[@suzypirlant1930]

I often feel bad for E18 that he willingly waits for E17 to be fed first in fear of being bitten. He knows when the coast is clear and E17 is in a food coma, he cautiously approaches to be fed. I know it's all part of their survival but I feel for them.

[@recoveringsoul755]

Yeah, poor little one is almost afraid to ask for food. Those fish are sure easier to eat and get big bites from than something else in the nest though.

[@marielowgren6643]

A more of a stab, these bonkers! A month later you see how well both behave! There is a lot to eagle behaviors that is all about survival and seem "cruel" to us humans!

[@tanyaryland3422]

E17 is falling into a food coma 😇🇺🇸these babies are just to die for adorable

[@tanyaryland3422]

Awww e18 is getting lots of lovin

[@aliciav6502]

I'll tell ya what, Mom and Dad sure do make sure they both get their fair share at the end of the day. 🐟🐇 Did you notice precious E18 helping Mom out with the nest cleanup? 🧹 They catch on quick!! This nest thrives year after year no matter what! Thank you Lady Hawk🤗

[@Imagineitisraining]

Are you saying that the one laying on it's side was already fed earlier?

[@heathermiller3058]

It was so nice to see E18 eat such a large meal, especially without being bullied. It was adorable how he went and stood by mom after the feeding.

[@SarahHere4GodOnly]

I'M PRAYING NOTHING HAPPENS 2 THIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY🙏💖

[@Spacedancer747]

YAY! E18 gets to eat! E17’s crop is full, he’s not even hungry but still pecks & grabs at E18. This is not bonking. He pecks E18’s back & grabs E18’s wing, making E18 bow his head. E17 is officially a “poopy-face” in my book.

[@bettechic5052]

I so adamantly AGREE!! kinda reminds me of a Bully!!! 💕

[@16MedicRN]

It's normal ❤️ E17 is getting plenty of food 😊

[@bettechic5052]

@@16MedicRN it might be normal..but you hate to see one always getting pecked..ALL the time.. especially when the eaglet is MORE than full and just not wanting to see sibling eat!! E17 is a Bully..

[@eileenjones3918]

Mine too !!!!

[@16MedicRN]

@@bettechic5052 so, clearly after this amount of time, if you've been following, E18 is just fine. He branched one day after E17. He didn't starve to death, and this is a wonderful day. Did you see the video of E18 protecting E17? Learn a little more about eaglets. You'll be pleasantly surprised and encouraged 💕

[@SW13333]

Poetry in Motion 💖

[@rb032682]

Yes, that flight to the nest was a Kodak moment.

[@naomisgram1]

Soup’s on! 😊 nice fish catch!

[@marciatemple8532]

The are getting so big

[@melissakline8738]

Happy sweet e18 got the whole fish. Sweet eaglet

[@pumpkinporter1108]

Harriet is queen of the skies! I often wonder if those chicks know just how awesome their parents really are?! They truly are wonderful to watch! Go lil 18 ! Eat eat eat! U are doing wonderful!!! You too 17, you just have a lil advantage! Lol

[@jimmyandino1468]

I'm really happy Dad is feeding E18 special 💓service from Dad

[@naturebird9177]

M perched thinking what a beauty Harriet is flying in❤️ The E’s are growing so fast. I think E17 is a female and E18 is a boy😍😍

[@chamed27]

I think the same thing. Females are the most bossy and cantankerous, and E17 sure fits that bill. 😳 🥰

[@sherriezabriskie1917]

I totally agree with you,

[@deloresmichael1468]

Beautiful! !!Thanks for the video

[@suzycat2026]

How elegant & balanced was Mums fish approach & landing 🙌🏻 E18 ate lots of it.🙂 What speed they are growing ; everytime I look in, they're bigger. Brother & Sister imo. Beautiful close ups of pin feathers growing out of shafts - they must itch coming thru. Sweet Eagle Dreams in the eye of E17 🤗 Bless this family ❤ Thanks Lady Hawk.x 🐱♏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦅

[@wildworldofficial4020]

the naughty one lying like drunk, the innocent taking opportunity from mommi... hahahahah really nature is beautiful and enjoying fresh nutritious fish

[@angelalovell-koehler1219]

Love this feathered family 🥰

[@user-zt5cg8ng8v]

Е-18 клюëт сзади, предупреждает Е-17; 😄😍🤗

[@ja-uh9gz]

Awww....E18 had that fish all to him/herself. Very nice. :) Harriet and M are great parents. In the end, both Es are fed very well. Beautiful incoming flight. :)

[@lyndatruitt4245]

Nice catch mommie

[@andradavis7201]

aw he taking a nap so cute you cheer me up ms lady hawk and i thank you for sharing with us.....

[@rhondaarnold4089]

Lol E 17 could of walked around 💖, sibling love, sigh.... I’m glad E18 keeps on going fir it, mom & dad hv a good system regardless of “ bonking” 😊🦅👍💞

[@melindamasi3505]

Harriet is the essence of elegance even with a big fish dangling from her talons❤️. Beautiful slow-mo (or stop-motion?) vid, LH! I love watching E18 eat - he's an accomplished "snatcher" 😊 which is sure to give him an edge when he'd older, foraging for his own food, being skilled in the snatch-and-escape🥰. He is such a cutie. So is rolliepollie E17 - look at those ginormous crops, aaah, so good to behold. Yay babies, yay Harriet and yay M15 (BOD - best of dads!)💕💕💕

[@merryantlov9910]

Best mom😍

[@franceshenry2239]

AWESOME.

[@tammic.a.t.crazyaunttammi9275]

At about 30 minutes, I think it was cute how E17 stretched out his leg and his talons! I'm glad E18 was able to finally eat it all in peace!! How cute!!

[@teeteetans1866]

E17 was definitely sunbathing for us, the money shot so-to-speak!

[@Imagineitisraining]

It seems from all the videos I watch that one will be a bully. I don't like that one. Then when their older and take the food away from parent, that ticks me off. I understand it just the way it is but I don't like it. 😂

[@marilousears3644]

Beautiful family

[@FlBirdLover]

Beautiful capture, LH! I know i've said it many times, but I love this family so much!!! I'm so happy to see the Es eating, growing and getting along!!! Thank you for sharing!!! :)

[@christinasnow61]

Magnificent flowers flight!

[@chamed27]

So cute. E18 helping Mom with the housekeeping. He also didn't let 17's bonks keep him down and 17, disgusted, walked off to take a nap. 😄 Love it.💞

[@tanyaryland3422]

Awwwww thank you so much lady hawk for this video it just made my day it literally out a smile on my heart ❤️ I’m so happy that this precious baby is eating well mom is feeding this baby she’s phenomenal noticed how she kept moving the prey away to get the baby to follow her away from e17 it seems like E17 is backing off hopefully 🙏

[@mariaparra7138]

One of the baby love to sleep 😴👏👏♥️🙏🦅

[@karendegeyter2937]

Aww look at them lil pin feathers 🪶. How cute are these babies.

[@patsmith5947]

Wow look how big they are getting! Start serving up dinner mom. Man he is kind of grabby. Sister you better get over there and get some or brother is going to eat it all.

[@roseprincess2155]

Harriett has a delicate delivery of food to E18~

[@lyndatruitt4245]

E18 is going to be the one flying frist..😊💕 already self feeding him self.

[@eileenjones3918]

Just like 16...do you see the pattern?

[@lyndatruitt4245]

@@eileenjones3918 i do so much

[@Evidence_Of_Things_Unseen]

E18 ate the whole fish!

[@missingcasey]

I haven’t been able to keep up and don’t know how to do history search. Have the test results (cause & source) on the eye infections come back yet? Thanks.

[@SW13333]

I hope we do hear something about the culture results. They did a great job - saved their sight and E17 and E18 got lots of yummy food :)

[@WeekendRVing]

so cool.

[@ca3258]

Funny how at 25:50 E18 and mom work together to aerate and arrange fluff in the nest :)

[@andradavis7201]

awesome i got to see harriet fly on to the next with fish perfect landing harriet good momma ....

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

While being fed by mama Harriet, E18 wisely moved away from E17 so as not to be pecked by her/him. Smart baby! Very good, my beloved baby! 😊💘💕🐟🐤💕

[@rhondaarnold4089]

Yeah E18 I hv a soft spot for, we’ll see soon enough lol, they’re growing fast 😊

[@recoveringsoul755]

This is a very well-fed nest

[@jasonhovick6193]

I feel so bad for the one baby that gets bullied by the other. Sometimes it is hard to watch but I know this is what survival of the fittest is all about. Same thing with humans.

[@mariaparra7138]

Amazing flight this family eagles it’s beautiful and adorable mommy and daddy the best feeding the baby’s very well thanks for the videos we enjoy this precious baby’s how’s grow up and seen lovely images and beautiful family 🦅🦅🦅🦅♥️♥️♥️♥️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@nancymarybarahona4978]

Esta águila padre es un ejemplo...Él otro barrigon esta bien lleno, pero le encanta fastidiar... Linda la actitud del padre

[@lilbirdztube3698]

This was so encouraging to watch E18 get a good meal because E17's crop was bulging. Their eyes look good, and the new feathers show they're thriving. Why is E18 still much smaller than E17, even though he's being fed?

[@teeteetans1866]

lilbirdz I hope this big meal gives E18 a growth spurt

[@16MedicRN]

And after all the drama of E17 'dying', 'being starved'... Here we are 63 plus days in and amazingly, E18 has survived, and the pair are quite bonded. I'm being facetious, if you can't tell. Hopefully, this has been a learning experience, as it is for me, every year!! God bless...

[@christineh4782]

💖💞💝👍

[@valdarichards4239]

Harriet glides in with the fish, she did not need to flap her wings, she had her magnificent wings spread and was gliding in with the fish. She only needed to flap her wings to land on the nest. Harriet looked magnificent gliding in with that fish in her talons. The E's have crops so full they have gone into food coma. H and M are such good parents. Thank you Lady Hawk.

[@recoveringsoul755]

maybe the flapping was to slow her down and help her land gracefully where she wanted to be, to steer.

[@ivychen9682]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@onlytymewilltell]

I'm watching the live cam and just noticed the dark feathers coming in on the tips of e17s wings!! 😳 e17 is growing very rapidly!! Considering they were born on the same day how come e18 doesnt have those feathers coming in yet??? Also would that be a sign that e17 is in fact a female since shes maturing much faster than e18???

[@susanmb6071]

18 has them coming through too. I saw on another video clip. They're a bit smaller than 17s, but they are there.

[@cherriwoeber2159]

I’ve watched five years now & from observations & personal opinion, I believe E17 to be female since she is quite bigger & more aggressive & E18 a male eaglet. I remember E15 being very aggressive towards E16 and much bigger as well. E16 left the nest first & E15 was as big as M15 when she finally left the nest & setting new record! Time will tell!

[@tanyaryland3422]

@@susanmb6071 yes he does he’s doing phenomenal it normal for 1 of the 2 to be on the smaller size for various reasons it could be that E18 is a male and E17 is female being females are much bigger then the males in weight and size

[@eileenjones3918]

Remember Harriet delayed incubation on the first egg...that could explain the difference in developing.

[@melanieroberts6262]

My thought on this is ,the eggs were laid several days apart. Even though they hatched on the same day within an hour or so apart. This may be why the big difference in size.

[@nellowynpitman1439]

❤️🦅🦅🐥🐥🇦🇺

[@WeekendRVing]

yummy food fish that is huge! I wonder how she got it up there.

[@vanda6121]

Unfortunately, second borns have difficult eating without getting pecked on the head!! But this to makes them clever and faster!! 😢🐥🐟❤️

[@clarity792]

That was the perfect opportunity for E18 to get full but, of course, it didn't work out due to greedy parent eating the big pieces.....M15?

[@jeepgirl1224]

I still can’t get over how they ate a whole rabbits ear the other day in one bit😝

[@ABCDEF-os5or]

Dear ladyhawk, can you please tell me if the cat is still there or gone? I'm dying to see these wonderful E's and their parents but I'm afraid of that unbearable sight . So please let me know so I can resume watching this beautiful family. Thanks a million in advance.

[@tinkertailor3115]

I don't see it anymore. I think you're safe.

[@onlytymewilltell]

I've been watching live cam about the last hour and haven't seen the cat.

[@Greg414]

The cat is unidentifiable it's not as visibly shocking

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

I couldn’t watch either but don’t see it anymore. I

[@faithhutton1459]

I can't help but think of the 4 billion birds cats kill a year in the US. Along with the untold number of reptiles, mostly endangered. At least kitty nourished a growing family. A noble end.

[@nmFrazer]

I swear, their crops look like they could explode; maybe that's Harriet and M's secret to keeping the bonking down. I don't think these two bonk nearly as much or as rough as E15 and E16. E16 literally still had the egg shell attached and was bonking E15 - LOL. E17 just seems to want to remind E18 of the order. They both are learning things that will hopefully enable them to survive and thrive.

[@markwendleton5641]

Actually, wasn't E15 the aggressor? They had their moments at the pond when they would "rumble", but I think E16 was the submissive one last year until both were strong enough to assert for themselves.

[@nmFrazer]

@@markwendleton5641 Yes, E15 was the most dominant, but they seemed like they "tied up" a lot more often - LOL

[@user-zt5cg8ng8v]

😄😍🥀🌺🌸

[@katarzynaherman4814]

Where is that fish supply thing? Is it another lake nearby or just this pond next door? 🤔🏞️⛲ E17 looks excellent when in sitting position 😆

[@conniecarter6252]

It’s Yonder Pond across the road, I think. But as the eagle flies, there may be other places to fish nearby..I am not sure.

[@katarzynaherman4814]

@@conniecarter6252 Thank you

[@sues7743]

E18 is catching up size wise to E17.

[@6431mastermind]

I wonder what kind of fish that is?

[@wonderfulpeoplesavingtheearth]

i still hate to see 18 so furtive when she eats. can't be good for nervous system or digestion! i was rooting for her to move to the other side of mom and get out of the line of fire. someday soon.

[@vanessagray6718]

Seriously, E17, you need to stop with that attitude already! 😠 I feel like ‘beak’ E17 back and see how she feels when she does that to poor E18.

[@caryladd863]

Is that the cat's head across from where mom is feeding R18.

[@kathygranda2606]

Is the "cat head" still there? Did they consume or through it overboard?

[@llhar894]

Yuk I hope it's thrown overboard.

[@teeteetans1866]

I thought mama dragged it off the sticks this morning and made a short play to get something out of it...

[@kathygranda2606]

@@teeteetans1866 eewww

[@clarity792]

No way E18 got full off those little pieces being offered. Is that greedy dad?

[@user-xq5qc2cl2l]

E18 didnt eat.E17 so fat