SWFL Eagles ~ INTENSE SCARY MOMENT! Intruder Pushes M15 Out Of Nest & Takes His Fish & Eats 2.19.23

[@ladyhawk]

M15 brought in a fish and was followed into the nest by an intruder. He protected his E's and he mantled his fish keeping the intruder at bay. She ultimately went to the veranda and waited while M15 started to feed both E's. The intruder came back down to the nest and pushed M15 off and started to eat the fish - also warning away both E's. She flew off after she was finished with no harm to either of the E's. M15 was seen on the U branch waiting and watching her. M15 avoided a confrontation with the intruder when he got pushed off the nest and did not return to avoid risk of injury to himself or the eaglets. He realized the intruder was simply after the fish so he let her eat it. Eagles will pick their fights to avoid confrontation to avoid injury whenever possible. It was a smart thing for M15 to do at this time & he was able to return with a fish and more prey later in the day & feed both E's. We don't have all the answers right now and we may not know them all even when the season is over - it is a learning experience for all of us! Stay safe & strong M15 you have a lot on your plate right now protecting & feeding the E's and chasing off this intruder.

[@stephensfarms7165]

Thanks for that information.

[@michelemerlothartzell7854]

Not liking this turn of events at all!

[@judymcdougall]

This was a very interesting interaction. I wasn’t quite sure what the intruder would think when M 15 vacated the nest to say this is a learning experience is an understatement. All we can do is watch and learn from nature thank you lady Hawk for all you do.

[@garnetduran9946]

OMG. Smart move M15! Yes, please stay safe and strong. Your Es need you. Ugh... I can stand that she's getting bolder. Not the situation I wanted to start my day with. ☹

[@peggycowling9803]

Do you think that she is unable to hunt because of the injury to her foot? She realizes M is a good provider. She hasn’t tried, thankfully to hurt the E’s . Perhaps she was one of Harriet’s babies with Ozzie and she knows the nest.

[@hexhex7220]

M15 providing for himself ( and another adult) and 2 eaglets...all the while dealing with perilous situations..he sure is a testament to why the eagle is a symbol of determination and courage.

[@karenparker6644]

Amen!

[@annphillippsen1990]

Yes he is!

[@chrysology]

As much as I would love to see one of the intruders eat E22, it doesn't change the fact that you are bang on. M15 is a legend. One of the most loyal, intelligent, capable male eagles I have ever seen. What he's been accomplishing of late just massively emphasizes how much of a power couple he and Harriet were. She was an absolute legend and M15 is right there with her (peace be upon her)!!!

[@featherbabymom5706]

Without a doubt. AMEN 💯 times.

[@theresarigler6312]

Yes yes yes 🙌 I love him so much💖🦅

[@hummingbird5414]

Poor M15! It's not easy to feed two eaglets alone. He can't hunt for the female eagle, too!!! But how intelligent he is, not to risk an injury and how dedicated, coming with another fish! Such a great father!!!

[@marilynboyd9892]

I don’t see how he can get rid of her by himself. He seems to be trying everything he can just to feed and protect the E’s. I worry about her aggression. We are so privileged to be able to watch our eagles in real time and videos and I have watched many years. This is most difficult though,as we miss Harriet so much! M is Father of the Year. Thanks Lady Hawk. ❤️

[@janedgrantham1891]

I’m terrified she will kill the babies she is already biting them while eating their food! I bet she killed Harriet. She’s flying in heaven with her mates and babies who are there waiting on these and M15 to join them.

[@bethp.1699]

@@janedgrantham1891 Harriet may not be with us any longer, which is sad... but I PRAY M and the babies don't join her.

[@melanieroberts9095]

@@janedgrantham1891 .....she's had plenty of opportunity to harm those babies. I believe she would have done it by now. Her kicks and pecks do not look aggressive. She is warning them to get out of the way. She wants to eat!!

[@janetgeller7272]

How wise M-15 is or I should probably say, how sound his instinctive eagle judgment is.

[@lindawood9695]

His mantling is truly amazing and he is one smart eagle!! He knows what is best for the eaglets! I trust him tons!! 💖💖 thank you Lady Hawk I trust you tons as well! ❤

[@Josephe-Anne]

Oh no! This intruder is getting bolder! I hope M isn't hurt! 🦅

[@enid0mom]

I think she is getting more hungry. When she finished eating, you could even see her crop was full. Unusual for an adult. The armored catfish must be hard to eat because of all the leftovers all over the nest. She left very little behind.

[@janedgrantham1891]

I hope she doesn’t kill and eat the babies!

[@drea0903]

I’m so worried for our eagle family .

[@kcloveonaleash]

I worry less about them now knowing M15 has brilliant instincts (i wish I could say thought processes/analytical skills but we know it is instinct) AND E21 was doing wingersizes!!! they will survive _keep good thoughts😍🙏🙏

[@mikeg4247]

Should be, this is not good, m15 has a much larger eagle that is preying on the nest, and he is too tired to do much about it. Now not only does he have to feed 2 growing eaglets but some B eagle that just kicked his ass.

[@mochagirl1029]

I am really worried too!! If she continues to get easy meals here, she’s not ever going to leave!! M15 is amazing, no doubt about that! But he is already up against incredible odds, and this free loading intruder is making things so much worse. (And my apologies to those who may feel that I am being negative, but I am very concerned by this new dynamic.)

[@bethp.1699]

@@mikeg4247 Sad

[@PeekAtWildlife]

She is so bold... it's scary. M really looked worn out when he came back to the nest. I do believe she can hunt, as she had breakfast on the nest branch earlier. She's just way too interested in this nest. Hang in there M and E's!

[@Lischat]

@judydarwin4342this is so scary to me

[@mikeg4247]

It is just an opportunist, sees an easy meal, and is strong enough to take it. Had too laugh at all the luvy duvy comments before this and still continuing. Denile is not a river in Egypt.

[@mikeg4247]

@Judy Darwin well said, hope we don't have to watch it

[@SS11660]

Shes fine, just being the dominant female. But M cant feed the babies and her much longer. The eaglets are eating more each day

[@barbara5659]

@@mikeg4247 I agree 💯 they are still saying this is the Es step mom the best is when they are 💯 sure this is Harriet and how she’s starving cause she can’t get food because of the injuries on her Talon and foot

[@trax2011]

This was such a scary situation. I saw it earlier. Not even sure what to say. So many people are still romanticizing the female’s presence, it just blows me away. I’m glad M didn’t get in a fight with the female but the more she takes advantage of this situation and gets away with it, the more likely this kind of aggression will become the norm while the eaglets are there. I’m fearful for M and his little ones.

[@wtfisittoyou]

I totally agree with you! 😡

[@stephensfarms7165]

She is a brave soul.

[@Lischat]

Having her there and getting more aggressive is not a good sign.

[@terised]

Good insights. Agree that those romanticizing, and even worse insisting it's Harriet, are clueless and living in a fantasy world.

[@wtfisittoyou]

@@terised I haven't heard anyone claim it's Harriet yet, they actually think Harriet would boot her babies over food? Smh

[@densogirl]

If somehow the E's survive this, how will they manage when M-15 gets to the point where he brings food and drops it off? I mean that is the next step, but I'm afraid she will go after the food & fight the E's for it. Very scary watching this unfold.

[@leenewsom7517]

OMG -- good point, sad to say.

[@bonnieabrs1003]

She may be healed by that time. Trust the Eagles!

[@judithryle2113]

I worry about that too

[@musicsongq]

M15의 자식사랑이 눈물겹네요~ M15의 덕분에 걱정했던 E22도 잘자라고 있고요~열악한 환경속에서도 자식들을 잘 챙기는 모습이 감동스럽습니다 좋은 영상 항상 감사드립니다~

[@1500-j6v]

Одна беда приключилась с Harriett, так вторая беда приключилась. ☹️

[@ladyhawk]

안녕하세요 예, 막내 E15가 항상 먹을 음식을 갖도록 하는 M22에 깊은 인상을 받았습니다! 그는 여성 침입자 독수리로부터 둘 다 보호하는 일을 정말 잘했습니다! !

[@lucialindeboom1382]

Thank you so very much! @Lady Hawk for the video! So glad to see E21 learned not to peck on E22 this time when she go fed already and let E22 turned around freely to M to be fed a bit too. Tough times build characters is so true.

[@spenfor1598]

My goodness she is so scary!!!!! 😓 M15 is the best Dad and has so much to contend with!!! 😞 Prayers for this presious family!!! 🙏💕Don't know about everybody else but I really need for these last presious babies of our sweet Harriet to make it!!! 🙏💕 Thank you Lady Hawk for the details you give us!!! It really helps to understand what is happening!!! 🤗💕

[@FlBirdLover]

Wow! I took a break today from the nest, but am still very tuned in to what's happening. Thank you, Lady Hawk for the update. I never thought I'd be happy to see eaglets fledge. Stay safe, M and Es!!!

[@theresarigler6312]

M15 I love you more and more each day. You are my hero!!!❤ I continue to pray✨ 🙏✨ for this eagle family that M15 and the E’s stay safe, healthy and strong. This is definitely a season to remember.

[@TheMoodyRose]

Looks like E22 is getting an education from the fighting because I’ve noticed he is a lot braver and is standing up to e21, even snatching food out of e22 mouth lol.

[@angelalovell-koehler1219]

Wow! Wings-down, Father of the year award! He's amazing! Just pray he can hang in there until fledging day! What a celebration that will be!

[@simplycurlyde]

Poor M & babies. He looks so worn & tired. He's doing all he can to raise the eaglets & defend the nest & them.

[@DLionheart]

'Saw this live and agree, YES it sure was scary and intense. My heart hurt when she shoved him off the nest. He had hauled in such a beautiful fish for his babies... Then the bravado of both eaglets - my goodness! I was yelling at them - no! stay back! no, no, no! 'As if they can hear me 🤣But yes, nothing funny about it all bec as you have shared before - VERY dangerous for this whole family when she insists on fighting all of them for food. My goodness, she is def relentless. ~Thanks Lady Hawk.

[@terrimartens3976]

The intruder is getting MUCH bolder. She is getting nasty!! Poor M - he is SO exhausted. This is now getting VERY VERY serious!! Lots of prayers - that nothing happens to our beloved Harriet's last babies!!♥♥

[@EmmaDee]

And did you all notice how big she is too????

[@aprilhernandez4840]

She might be a sibling,, to the E's 🤔

[@terrimartens3976]

@@aprilhernandez4840 That doesn't matter - they ONLY think of themselves - she could easily hurt the E's.

[@terrimartens3976]

@@EmmaDee Yes she is very big I did notice

[@seabreeze7378]

And to M, he works so hard and now this worrisome B....

[@mariainman3618]

😢 This is progressively getting more brazen and worse and I thought after yesterday seeing the intruder getting a rabbit that she would now stop this behavior with the E's and the nest..... And the information about how this eagle even though she has a bum Talon it is healing… And she can… Hunt and fish for herself...... I wish conservation could jump in and do some thing about this because I am concerned..... at some point she's might kill the E's😢

[@wtfisittoyou]

I also wonder if that's why m15 didn't put up that big of a ruckus over the fish, perhaps he knows if she's fed she won't have any reason to hurt the eaglets.

[@glittergrl71]

I agree.

[@jaredmacbride721]

CROW does not "jump in" because you are concerned.

[@materto2]

The state and federal wildlife agencies have to approve intervention, and I don't think that will happen unless they are actually seriously injured. Sad, but it is the reality of how the system works.

[@warrenb3206]

What other negative outcomes have you thought up?

[@suncoast90]

Thank you so much for keeping us updated

[@juanida1955]

All I could say may God take care of M-15 and his babies. It got intense for a bit. She’s gonna be coming back to steal their food. I just hope no one gets hurt. Enough suffering already with mom Harriet being gone. 😞. She’s already taking over the nest. I have no more nails left. TY Lady Hawk for the info on what happened today. Feeling so sad. 😢

[@CuriousCat7]

We're all right there with you, Juanita! 😻

[@rosemary2144]

Dear Lady Hawk ♥️ M15 - Great Instincts 👍 He always puts the E's safety above his own. He seems to know that he can always get another fish, rabbit, squirrel or whatever. Why put them in danger. She might have won this battle, but He will WIN this War and keep his Eaglets safe. God Bless M15, E21 and E22, please keep them all from Harm. SED 😴, Thoughts, Prayers and Many, Many Hugs to you, my Dearest of Friends 💖💖💖

[@debdew7125]

Amen! Thanks RoseMary🌷💞🌺🫂💙

[@tracimorrow9335]

I LOVE 💘 💗 ♥ M....👏 what a wonderful Father!!!

[@ivy7150]

Thanks for updating so early today! Every day is intense and tough for this eagle family😥 But M and his babies really amaze me! By the smart decisions that M made, by how they adapt to big changes in family and surroundings, deal with new situations, and struggle to survive...Such an extraordinary life story! And we just see it happening in real time!! Sending love to this family and hope the BEST for them.💕💕💕🙏

[@susanhackathorn1846]

I know this is nature, but it's so hard to watch. M15 may God be with you n eaglets and guide you with protection 🙏❤️

[@anthonyschena2374]

❤ praying 🙏 for them all. So sad 4:41

[@bumbleb4556]

I cried and am so sad for them. M strategically did what he had to do to prevent injuries to himself and the E''s. He can't get hurt and he knows it. The E's must be so confused. I pray the rails are able to keep the little ones in the nest if she tries to push them off or during a scuffle with M. Bless M's heart he's doing everything he possibly can do to avoid a major confrontation. I pray he can endure for himself and his babies. This is very sad! Thank you Lady Hawk, I watch your other videos, you must not ever rest. 💜🙏

[@thetimekeeper955]

If she manages to push the eaglets off and they die, the gravy train she's enjoying right now will end-M will disappear and so will the food. The question is whether she's thought about that at all. It's not the kind of future-think we typically give animals credit for, but cameras have revealed some amazing things.

[@bumbleb4556]

@@thetimekeeper955 I agree. I hate to see the little ones getting kicked around. She's very aggressive. I see she's perching on his branch with him tonight. So worried!!

[@Nina-725]

This has been so upsetting to watching M dealing with intruders to protect his little family. I have never all the season I followed never been glued to my iPad or phone constantly checking this nest. Time is not going fast enough for these eaglets to grow and fledge this is some experience they getting. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻for M-15 his babies for their safety. ❤️🦅❤️🦅❤️🦅❤️. Harriet we miss you 💔🦅💔

[@rzdrms]

Also, that danged wayward stick jammed M15 in his right wing when he jumped and mantled. I knew it would cause harm eventually, either in a rushed landing or a dust up like today. I just cannot believe how things have progressed in just 2.5 weeks.

[@snugglebear1054]

Thank you@ladyhawk. I await your updates everyday...lol..I see others posting videos, but I guess I am partial to yours because I have been reading yours for a few years now. I awake every morning praying that I see the babies and M15, so much anxiety 😫. I pray that this family pulls through, it makes my heart ache to see all the trauma they are enduring.

[@johannabhattarai3789]

M knows what he is doing he knows what the rite thing to do is , the babies are learning well , M is a good provider excellent father all round he deserves a medal for all his hard work ❤love them all so much ❤

[@cheshkat6321]

At the end, M15 was looking away from the nest as if he were trying to summon Harriet to return and help him take care of their eaglets. It is a huge job for a male eagle to succeed with an overly dominant female showing up frequently. Even with an injury, she can cause a lot of hurt to an adult eagle and the eaglets.

[@KiwiKiwi902]

M15 is amazing. I am crying for him please give dad a break babies too

[@klyrebird]

Thank you for explaining all this. Your updates are priceless.

[@tinaorr2723]

Isn't it the female that will fight off intruding females and the males will fight off the intruding males? Perhaps that is why this intruding female seems to be prevailing. She is much larger than M15 to begin with. There would not be an issue if Harriet were around. She would never leave her nest and babies alone this long so we know she has either cross the rainbow bridge or is in the care of someone somewhere as Ozzie was before M15 arrived on the scene. I'm hoping and praying for a good outcome and that Harriet's good fortune in having a mate as fine as M15 befalls on M15 to have a good mate as well. Stay strong little ones...

[@Andijt]

I thought about that, too, how it's the female who fights off intruding females. It's so hard on M15, having to play both roles.

[@katd367]

Oh boy that is scary. Looks like she holds her wing out a bit is that the injury? Poor M he is pulling triple overtime. Praying so hard for them to be ok and this intruder doesn't attack them. I think she really is injured and just wants the food. But the E's & M need it more. Ty LH for keeping us updated!! 💝🙏

[@lizzyyork]

She caught a rabbit on her own this morning and ate it in the nest tree. She's okay enough to hunt, kick and bite both adult eagles and their young. Truly injured eagles don't do all of that. Her scrapes on her talons are likely from this nonesense she's doing right now.

[@janedgrantham1891]

I read that it’s only a talon

[@colleen4062]

That is so sad M15 has this also to deal with. 😣😇🙏💙

[@pamspangle62]

God Lord! This is so stressful! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@legacy634]

She gets bolder and bolder and has M giving up his hard earned food for the E's and retreating from the nest. I don't see anything good coming from any of this for the E's. Saddest thing is that even if she finally does kill one or both, she is claiming that nest. Once the eaglets are gone, one way or the other, I believe she will become M's next mate. This is life in the wild and it isn't always fair and beautiful. Once the E's are gone, she isn't leaving and M will forget what she did. Let's just pray that she is a great mother to her own.

[@tdowell8615]

Yup

[@CAMDEC1217]

@@tdowell8615 I know the powers that be don't want to interfere with this BUT I agree it is only a matter of time.

[@heybeautyful]

He's being smart, picking & choosing his battles! I'm curious to know if there's been a lot of other intruders in the area since she's been pretty glued to the nest tree lately. It wouldn't surprise me, if he sees her as a benefit to help to deter others... although probably annoyed, gives up a meal here & there, but has extra protection in his territory. Just a thought.

[@nicoley8491]

I'm pretty sure I saw 3 eagles in the tree she hangs at sometimes.. while M15 was in the nest they showed around and there were 3 big eagles! I was like 😬 it seems he does use her to keep others away... also to get a good night's sleep... I was appalled when I was watching live and she stole the fish.. what's a little weird to me is that she doesn't snatch and go, she eats there as if for safety from the others she can't fight.. I think she's waiting for them Es to fly away so she can slide right in with M15.. she wants him to feed her too but wants no parts of his babies.. I was thinking M was warming up to her but now I'm thinking his just playing it smart...

[@triciaann5163]

Just wish the lady eagle would find a new place to eat..and let m15 raise and provide for his babies...im still at an aww on how much he has done for the babies..so proud of him...we all love u m15 keep up the amazing work...

[@lucialindeboom1382]

On the other hand, E22 is getting braver even dared to try grabbing the fish from the intruder!! Even he got his peck right away from the intruder and went submissive a bit, he walked a bit further and turned around to look at the intruder’s eating still… he must be real hungry still.

[@tinavo1623]

Poor little E22, that was a hard bite. 😢 at this point I am glad all 3 are okay. I don’t think the intruder will ever leave. Easy meals, a nest, and possibly a great potential mate (M15).

[@Robusphere]

Maybe this is how they do it. He slowly has been letting her into his world so she knows the rules of the nest.

[@debbiebleege6333]

Wow that intruder is getting bolder. I'm glad she did not hurt the Es I pray he continues to be smart with her and that he continues being strong. I wonder if the intruder don't know how to hunt or just thinks it's easier to grab food from our great food provider as he is Awesome Please be safe M15 and Es This has been a nightmare nest this year. Thank you Lady Hawk you are so knowledgeable.

[@sharonevans]

I so hope the E's learn from M. Stay safe. Such a traumatic time for this awesome eagle family

[@prnbob2781]

E22 was quiet vocal today. They're learning some harsh lessons early on.😔

[@sharonevans]

@@prnbob2781 yes. This is raw nature.

[@melanieroberts9095]

E22 is a brave little soul! He's like, lady, that's our food, not yours. He's gonna be a fierce eagle..🥰🥰

[@TheAnnie41]

This was hard to watch, I seen it live and was scary.

[@carolsherman1768]

This female is relentless! She is dominating the nest more each day.

[@lonepilgrim4854]

Thank you Lady Hawk for the picture break down so I could scroll ahead. Hard to watch poor E22 get pecked at like that from the intruder. I’m sick of her !!

[@daniellebg4617]

Stay safe & strong M15 ♥️🦅♥️💯🙏🏻

[@lucialindeboom1382]

It must be quite hot there indeed under the sun, everyone was panting there and being hungry. Well done M15! You teach me so much and reminds me of God’s words to rise higher indeed.

[@hadassah2998]

Yikes! that was intense but M15 handled it well as always I think, now that we know she is not going to eat the Es, she just wants to be fed and get invited to dinner She is looking more and more like Eagle Dearest like the movie from the 1980s "Mommy Dearest" I just wish the nest positive vibes and hopefully she behaves better and nicer with each passing day.🥰 Hopefully M15 gets a good nights rest🥰

[@barbara5659]

She could push them out of the nest yet so don’t celebrate yet

[@Luvofeagles87]

😂😂 omg I said the same thing “no wireeeee fisshhhhheeessss”

[@ullihaus9695]

I am very worried for our poor lovely eagle family.. 😥😨🤞🦅💪💓💚

[@pedroandchico]

Is that intruder ever going to go away? I can't watch the videos. I know they're heartbreaking...I pray God gives M and the E's the strength and perseverance to weather this storm. I wish Harriet was still here. I love you sweet family❣Thank you for keeping us all informed lady hawk!

[@mjc2624]

She certainly is making M15 and the eaglets adapt to her presence. I hope this period of nurture doesn't cause problems when these eagles mature and reproduce.

[@jenniferjane8977]

Ladyhawk thank you for your comforting news that M15 and the babies are OK after this! I feel so worried about M he looks so rough especially around the head area… is this because he’s not getting enough time to take care of himself? I was worried he got wounded on the head. XxJennifer

[@amyrea5936]

Thank you Lady Hawk for your explanations, as they are always insightful, factual, and levelheaded. You truly know your eagle families so well! I watched another video, half of this size, and it gave the impression that M15 was losing out to the intruder. This is why it’s important to watch where we get our information from and not to make insinuations. And more importantly, remember the best advice ever given… “TRUST THE EAGLES.” They know what they are doing, as our Amazing M15 is showing us time and time again. Let’s pray for our beloved eagle family and hope for the best! Again, thank you Lady Hawk for all the time and effort you put into sharing this beautiful eagle family with us. God bless you and I pray you are well!

[@Sylvia-yd2gw]

Lady Hawk: Your documentation is simply the best.

[@takemetothesea6238]

Thanks Lady Hawk for posting the clips. I put a brief description on your last video when it happened... "Well it appears that she has reverted back to psychopath. She just chased M back to the nest to go after the fish he was carrying. He then spread-eagled over the kids while hanging on to the fish. Then she pushed M out of the nest. He flew back in and stood on an upper branch. Daaaang it! Wish he'd of just tossed her the fish. He can always get another one. But, he didn't so it is what it is." And, she's back up in the tree even now as we speak. They had a good day yesterday, a peaceful night's rest and a perfectly calm morning & then this. It's up to him and his instincts to do whatever he's gonna do next. Trust the eagles.🦅💓🙏

[@gorgeousowl]

She is interested in the food not on harming the eaglets. For the past week she stayed overnight at the nest with M15. Last night she arrived 10:15 and left in the morning, as well as the day before,after M15. She didn't displayed any signs of aggressiveness towards the eaglets. M15 is doing a superb job providing food and protection for the eaglets, the nest and himself👏👏👏👏 so far so good. TY Lady Hawk. A live eagle behavior course free, remember that Mother Nature knows best!!

[@beatricecallan]

It’s getting scarier every day, it’s just insane!! This female intruder takes her chance because she knows exactly that he is vulnerable as a single father…..see how his heart was pounding, so sad……please M15 stay strong, I think we‘re all praying for you!! 🙏🏼❤️

[@monicawilder9411]

@Lady Hawk, I was wondering if this injured eagle can be captured and treated? It looks like there's infection moving into her leg? Then again, I probably don't know that much about eagle injuries😞...Thank you for keeping everyone informed! 🌹

[@Faxinating]

Ty LH... M15 GOAT! (Greatest Of All Time) 🦅🦅🦅

[@ivetteguandique6826]

Thank you so much. I have learned a lot from people like you about birds. And also laugh 😹 so much.

[@birdlover8992]

I can't watch😞..she is going to end up hurting M....can't some wildlife group catch her and give her medical treatment for her injuries so she can survive on her own....she is the only intruder causing so much grief....thank you Lady Hawk for the updates❤💐❤

[@carpyl]

She can survive on her own. Her goal is resident female.

[@topcatwarrior]

It’s practically impossible to catch an eagle unless they are grounded and can’t fly. She can hunt and her behavior is typical eagle behavior, they are opportunistic and driven to survive.

[@margokaminska1239]

@@carpyl She can hunt her own food, and she also does (people saw her eating her own fish), but steeling it is easier and eagles are opportunistic.

[@carpyl]

@@margokaminska1239 I know that. Doesn't change what I said.

[@suzansacket1084]

🫣 my heart was beating so fast I know my blood pressure went over the normal rate. I know these are wild animals and this stuff happens all day everyday all over the Amazon/forest/jungles however watching it especially when we are all invested and connected to these nest is really really difficult. Sometimes it’s better to not know then to know and watch. 💔 My heart breaks for M15. He is giving his ALL and sacrificing everything he has for his babies and territory. Lord please protect him 🙏🏼

[@CuriousCat7]

In that case, it's best to not watch the cam and wait for Lady Hawk to put out a video. You would already know that they are still alive, for if they weren't, a ton of bad news would travel very fast, as the saying goes.

[@michele0317]

😥😭😭 Too stressful to watch but I read every word Lady Hawk. Im so worried for the E’s and M15 😢

[@birutal4511]

Scary sights, a stranger wants to take away a fish 🤭🐟. Thanks Lady Hawk ❤️

[@leebimsleeleebims9831]

Good Pappa protecting the babies!! Awesome 😎👍

[@maryannhubbert1847]

I’m so tired of this eagle chick! It’s time for her to get a move on!

[@janiceplace7519]

I'm almost afraid to check on them every Day now .... Thing's are gettin kinda Hectic !! 👀👀

[@CuriousCat7]

That they are! 😬

[@AwaCactus]

M15 must be so exhausted from all this.

[@TheDaragh]

OMG I hope they make it through this.

[@reginahise3421]

M knows she’s after food and not the babies. He protects them by not challenging her. Smart man. Whether she wants the nest or not after fledging then I believe M15 will take her as a mate. She’s fierce and determined would make excellent mother to her own eaglets.

[@mariaparra8025]

Omg poor daddy what terrible scary situation god protect precious babies and great daddy 🙏🤍🙏🤍🙏🤍

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

This is a NIGHTMARE since Harriet is missing

[@silviacoste3761]

That intruder lady needs to go. She get bolder and bolder. I’m afraid for the E’s and our superdad getting hurt. 😢😢😢

[@topcatwarrior]

M15 is doing everything in his power to provide for and protect his eaglets. He’s not going to force a violent confrontation in the nest unless it’s absolutely necessary. She came for the food and he yielded it to her. She has no bond with the eaglets and warned them away and they also yielded. We have to trust M15 to do what’s best as he has done so magnificently thus far. It’s difficult emotionally to watch sometimes because we are invested in this precious family, but we are not eagles so we must accept that M15 has a mighty job to do and pray for his and the eaglets success.

[@respectnature]

Look at E22 claiming fish from Dad, mantling it and demanding feeding! He even mantled fish from the intruder twice and kept voicing his disapproval while the intruder was devouring her trophy. Well done, E22, you are such a brave boy!

[@joanies6778]

I noticed the female intruder was literally drooling... something I have not seen an eagle do before. Any idea why she was drooling, @Lady Hawk? Her continued brazenness is very concerning.

[@TheMoodyRose]

I saw that too and wondered about that.

[@MarsTaurus28]

Wonder if intruder eagle is sick, lead poisoning or ? It is very skittish and super aggressive.

[@CAMDEC1217]

I have seen Harriet and M do this too when feeding the Es when they were younger. I think it is a way to provide extra fluid to the Es and would certainly help lubricate so the Es can swallow it easier. Ladyhawk your thoughts? I don't know what it would mean for the intruder to do it.

[@evilspacemuffin]

I actually have an answer for this! It means she is aware of the presence of food and is salivating. Eagles don't have lips to contain the drool so it just comes out. I learned this when a golden eagle was doing the same thing during a classroom demonstration at a raptor rehab center! The handler explained it to us (he had bits of food on him and the eagle knew it).

[@cindyjohnson6303]

She is very dominant. I'm glad there is a good supply of fish.

[@Sandra-dl4ti]

I watched this live I was scared for them. But M did the Right thing. It stopped the babes being hurt or worse being thrown from the nest. It let her have her fill so She would go away after. Then the wonderful dad brought in another fish and fed his babes.

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

😥💕🌴🐥🐥🦅🚫🦅💕 It was indeed intense and scary watching this live. But it was a relief seeing and knowing that neither M nor his E's were hurt this nightmare. 🙏🐥🦅🐥🙏 I'm so happy that M wisely decided to let this aggressive female intruder eat his fish and leave his nest without fighting her. 🥰🦅🥰 I'm in awe of M wisely protecting his E's from intruders without a fight. 🚫 This is our adorable Super Daddy M!! 💕🦅💕 I'm so proud of M and his E's. 💕🐥🦅🐥💕 I pray for their safety and that all intruders stay away from them and their love nest. 🙏🙏🐥🦅🐥🙏🙏 May God give them the wisdom, power, strength and all they need to face any obstacles along their path. 🙏💞🙏 Stay safe and be stronger, beloved eagles of our hearts. 🙏🙏🐥🦅🐥🙏🙏 We love you so much. 💞💞💞 Thank you very much for this coverage, Lady Hawk. I wish you and everyone a blessed week. 🌺💙🙏🥰🥰🙏💕🌴👑🦅🐥🐥🦅🌈💕🙏

[@teresacollins303]

UGH....I am having a hard time watching... I know M is getting so tired...this is so out of the ordinary for him and it happened so suddenly. I really don't like the intruder being in the nest...but if M feels like if she is fed maybe she will be on her way...but then she will use this nest as her daily restaurant. Taking food from the babies and so now M has to do double work and he is already worn out. He is doing an amazing job but there is still a long way to go and they are getting bigger requiring more and more food. Praying for this family!!

[@mariaparra8025]

The intruder don’t leave alone the great family eagles 🤍🌹🙏🤍🌹🙏🤍🌹🙏

[@d-2294]

정말 충격적인 영상입니다😯 침입자때문에 가족의 평화가 파괴되고 있습니다.M15는 너무 힘들고 슬퍼보입니다🥺 이 침입자는 기생충같은 존재입니다. 제발 M15와 E21&E22 모두 안전하게 지낼수 있도록 도와줄수는 없을가요?😭😭

[@ladyhawk]

Hello M15는 여성 침입자를 막고 여전히 E21과 E22를 보호하고 먹이를주는 훌륭한 일을하고 있습니다!

[@rachelann7997]

Everyone keep praying that Harriet comes ❤️🙏 God is Limitless, and don't give up !!!!!

[@corataningco2188]

M15 telling the intruder eat the fish do not touch my babies

[@smunford3319]

Thank you for keeping us posted on this amazing eagle dad and his and Harriet's eaglets, I pray this intruder goes away soon for good, I think M15 should be on the cover of Time magazine for parent of the year, he sets an example some humans should follow, cause so far this year I have heard horrible stories of human parent(s) harming there own children

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

I’m keeping tabs on what is happening but I really cannot watch anymore. After this is over I’m not going to watch anymore nests as it’s too upsetting for me. God Bless M15 & E21 & E22 !!! Can’t believe this is happening . I now firmly believe Harriett was killed in a fight to the death with another eagle - maybe one these hanging around. RIP Harriette. You are loved forever. 😰🫣😞😩🦅🦅

[@dianahendricks7325]

Wow, that was really something else. That was a nice large fish that M could have fed both ES in comfort if the intruder was not around..And 22 was sure balles around her. I pray for M and the babies that they don’t get hurt by the intruder.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😘😘❣️

[@ericd8991]

I looked live, that's unbelievable!

[@sunnysunnywu6971]

噢 天啊！入侵者強勢強奪M15補來食物，M15已經盡力為e21e22保護食物🦅🦅🦅，但入侵者體型比m15還大隻，m15要鋼強壯膽為兩雛鳥而站立。🙏🙏😥😥

[@darlynnbrown2898]

She is the one who keeps messing up the rails on the nest also! Praying it doesn't cause one of the Eaglet's to fall or get pushed out.

[@adripili6716]

I wish she leaves the area, not only M15 best dad, has to provide to the babies also to her. Always I see her around I feel tension and worried of what situation she's going to bring. Prayers to M15 to continue being healthy 🙏 ❤️ 💙 🙏🙏

[@안순자-s2x]

새끼가 안 다친게 천만다행 먹이는 언제든지 구할수 있으니 판단력 대단합니다 행운을 빕니다❤❤❤

[@aprilhernandez4840]

~~~Truth~~~Lady Hawk, agree with your commentary, thank you for the update 🦅🕊❣️

[@animallover5935]

That was a dandy fish. I was hoping M15 and both eaglets were going to get a nice meal from it.