SWFL Eagles_ *Privacy Please* M15 Adds Huge Sticks For Higher Rails & F23 Works To Cover M 11.07.23

M15 was busy adding huge sticks to the nest today and working on placing them with F23's help at times. If the crib rails get any higher and thicker, we may not see the eaglets until they fledge. LOL!! F23 also added a stick and grasses (M added 2 bunches of grasses). At one time, it appeared that F23 was covering M15 with small branches. LOL!! That is why I titled the video "Privacy Please". M & F mated/bonded twice while I was there too. They were busy. I also wanted to post our Eagle Nest Etiquette 2023 statement that speaks to visiting the nest in person. Here it is:
Eagle Nest Etiquette 2023
If you plan on traveling to the area to visit the nest, we have come up with a few things that you should remember when visiting.
If the objective is to socialize, share images and information, fans of the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam may consider an alternate location to gather where they can swap stories, observations, talk and laugh without concern for impacts to the eagle family.
Eagle Watching Etiquette (recommendations for avoiding disturbance to nesting eagles):
-Park in a safe location and remain in or immediately next to your vehicle while viewing.
-Do not approach the nest directly or attempt to make an eagle fly.
-Avoid loud noises, such as yelling, door slamming, or horn honking.
-Use binoculars or a spotting scope instead of trying to get “a little bit closer.”
-Persons on foot can be disturbing to bald eagles.
-Respect private property.
-Maintain a buffer of 330 feet from the nest and respect restricted areas.
-If you feel you must visit the nest, view from sidewalk across the street near commercial parking (south side of Bayshore Rd).
-Please remember the closer you are to the nest, the less you can see. The best viewing location is from your desktop at home.
We want all to enjoy these beautiful birds for years to come so please be respectful of the nest and the eagles.
Thank you from our SWFL Eagle Cam Team
Thank you SWFEC, hosted by Dick Pritchett Real Estate, for providing & maintaining suitable trees & environment for this Bald Eagle Family. www.SWFLEagleCam.com
Thank you to Dick Pritchett Real Estate (SWFEC), Church of the Nazarene, Eagle Landing & several friends for allowing me to film on their premises.
And thank you to my 'spotter'.

[@andronicase]

I am so impressed with your video abilities. The way you can track the Eagles amazes me. Truly artistic and thank you for sharing.

[@llhar894]

Vicki it's so great to hear you and to narrate while you provide us beautiful video of the mighty couple in action.

[@CuriousCat7]

They must be expecting really big babies! 🤣 M15 is pleasing his new mate and going along with her design plan. ❤ He's a perfect mate and a gentleman! 🥰👌 We love you, M15! ❤ So nice to see them happy and preparing for a family! 🤗❤🐣🐣?🐣❤ Thank You, Vicki! 🥰 Be blessed, everyone! 😇🤗🦅🌺😻💕

[@cindythomas5895]

Vicki thank you SO much for those reminders about gathering at the nest area.. I always hear so many talking away and laughing away too loudly for our beautiful eagles … that is one reason why I have always called you the whisperer because you never raise your voice ever.. Harriet and M always appreciated that as I’m sure he still does !!! At some point last year people just got out of hand with talking loudly !!! Please everyone read the reminders Vicki posted- it is all so much better for our eagles ❤

[@lilbirdztube3698]

Nest Etiquette should be posted all around the nest. Thanks for giving use a good view of eagle domesticity.

[@jojolatoune]

Thanks so much for sharing!!! M15 is just keeping busy!!

[@serapmehmet3346]

How hard M15 is Working!! Wow the nest is Huge just Like M's Heart ❤❤, Your The Best M 💙🦅💙 Such a Perfectionist!!😂, Amazing, humorous moments here!! ❤❤, Wishing M15 and F23 💙🦅💕🦅 Many Seasons of success ❤❤ Tysvm Vicki Dear friend ❤❤, Wonderful Video and Narrating as Usual, Wishing you and all Friends a Lovely week 🦅💕💙🌺💜🌹🌸🥰😇❤

[@peggyharris3301]

Vicki: “This oughta be good” (when she grabs the stick immediately) 😂🤣😂🤣

[@annahall-mayzik9223]

Vicki, I honestly believe this is the biggest nest M15 has ever built. Its huge, wide and deep. Im thinking he went online to Home Depot App and got the instructions 😂. Thank you Vicki for this Amazing Video. ❤️🦅🦅❤️ And to the Pritchett Family for all they do. ❤️

[@derexy5181]

Thanks Vicki.

[@jjfaris]

Thank you, Vicki

[@gorgeousowl]

The "Super Dad" of last season has become The Architect this year. Our pair has kept themselves very busy making sure their Fortress is ready ..Thanks Vikki for the Vids and updates❤

[@maude5160]

Morning Vicki, thanks for the lovely video x

[@lildebboston455]

Always nice 2 hear ur friendly voice Vicki. I think they're building a Condo not a nest. So excited 2 see what goes on with these 2 Beautiful Partners in Crime...😁 🦅💕🦅

[@bt.c.1829]

Thank you Vicki!👋👋Your voice warms my heart💞💓💞💓💞💓💞💓

[@MicheleLaws]

Genius!! He is trying to protect the fam! ❤❤

[@vickieevans9323]

Thank you Vicki, I look forward to your video's and your beautiful commentary!!!

[@suzannesnow7485]

Thanks,Vicki! What a picture perfect day and a whole lot of building going on! Eagle building skills never cease to amaze me… Loved every minute of your video and your timely message on etiquette! 💞

[@user-gn9rw2vx5k]

another excellent video thank you vicki

[@dragnsmoke7381]

Thanks Vicki, your updates are greatly appreciated Peace Luv Rock N Roll

[@DrJWR1]

Thanks, Vicki!

[@alicetatum6049]

Thanks for the video Vicki

[@sharondavis5720]

Thank you Ms Vickie, routing for Mer and he's lady.

[@eileenjones3918]

" There's nothing more beautiful then the grace and elegance of an Eagle in flight....then they land and walk" ....LMAO Thanks for the video and the Vicki chuckles. Always glad to hear you .

[@Paula-mq5ch]

The nest is looking great‼️

[@karenburkey1737]

So impressive. Love the team work ❤ thanks for posting ☺

[@alexibrial16]

Hi Vicki, I thot they needed privacy for new eggs had arrived 😊

[@sandy89107]

I wonder if F23 thinks it's noisy there. 😅

[@Firebird-65]

I have thought that myself with the ongoing traffic so close

[@16MedicRN]

I wonder if M15 remembers how hard it was last season to protect his babies and is extra insulating ❤ And please do not park on the Pritchett's private drive. The church next door allows us to park there, but only near the front. Not at the back of the lot. There is a Publix across the street for potty breaks and food 😊❤🦅

[@gungho1284]

Cam#2 is now blocked by the new rails! I kinda felt that camera position was too low.

[@Salonfoodie3233]

100%

[@Paula-mq5ch]

Their beautiful together💕

[@bootsiekeegan4401]

Thank you vicki info i need dont know much about swfl eagles the nest gets higher & higher building a fort M15 seems to like resting in nest lol 😅❤ F23 looking head on to us looks like dont mess with her 😮

[@dianacrosby2876]

It's interesting to see how much thought they put into where exactly they want to put a stick. ❤️🙂

[@Rainwatercolor]

They learn by experience don't they? Last year he nearly knocked one of the eaglets out of the nest as I recall? So EXCITED for this year. Love your cheerful reports! Will they be naming F23 or are they done with names now? That seems sad to me. Wondering if the El Niño winds are keeping the Hurricanes from coming into FL? Maybe if the weather is better they will have an early brood?

[@gstseek]

That stick was almost more than he could handle!

[@angelwings9734]

I think F23 was waiting for those Woodstorks to drop some babies into the nest as they flew over. M might not have given her the memo that she has to lay eggs first 😊 Crossing talons it happens and we see it! ♥️🙏🏻

[@marinaguedez9127]

I think they are building the nest “owl proof”. The owls can be ruthless when they want. Mother’s nature has no favorites 😮

[@Patti1]

I think they want to cover up the cameras! LOL!

[@debbiestocks2567]

❤

[@MicheleLaws]

Or he is predicting a huge hurricane this season? Time will tell!

[@maryann8723]

Vicki has F23 tested the nest bowl??

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

it would be too disappointing not to be able to see the eggs & hatching & eagletts. this has not happened before / pray it doesn’t now either.