SWFL Eagles_ We See All Three This AM ~ Tough Love Is Beginning? 10-15-20

At daybreak, E15 perched and vocalized from a front pine and Harriet & M15 were not seen. E15 spent time in the front pine, pasture snag and CSPS (church side pond snag, always watchful, before flying to a "hidden" area at the pond. After one of the adults flew through the west pasture, E15 reappeared on the CSPS. Harriet was seen behind the shopping center watching the nest tree and flew there when she saw M15 approaching the nest with food. Harriet beat E15 to the food and flew from the pasture with it. E15 vocalized to M15, flying to him, mantling on the branch. M15 flew from the nest tree and soared above the pasture. E15 was alone again to watch and wait. Perhaps the adults are beginning "tough love" with their 198 day old juvenile?
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Thank you to Dick Pritchett Real Estate (SWFEC), Church of the Nazarene, Eagle Landing & several friends for allowing me to film on their premises.

[@katarinavigil-davis8859]

Loving E15 more and more every day!! 💗💗💗

[@TomSawyerEaglePro]

Thank you so much Miss Vicki for getting this fantastic footage! It's incredible E15 is still with us and she looked beautiful from these camera angles. Seeing Mom on close-up always brings a smile as well💞.

[@BBUG1994]

What an awesome sight E15 with the blue sky behind her!! I think Mom and Dad are trying there best to get E15 to go on her way, but at the same time they love her and will protect her. At least till they lay more eggs then everything will change. So I’m praying that E15 makes a move now so Mom and Dad can get the nest ready and get this new season started!! Love you E15 our sweetheart💗 Thank you Vicki for this awesome video! I just love watching your videos bringing us all the up dates!!! As your talking to each Eagles it seems like you are saying the words that I’m saying to them too!!! You stay safe and well Vicki , Love you💗💗🙏🙏 And Mom and Dad be strong, Love you two so much!💗💗💗 E15 I Love you stay safe and well!! By the way E15 your feather colors are beautiful when the sun light shines on you!! It’s nice seeing you at this age I’ve never seen an eagle at this age, your beautiful!! 💗🙏💗🙏💗💕🙏

[@lilbirdztube3698]

Vicki, I think your tough love theory is right, and it may very well have been going on all along. In any case, when M15 and Harriet go into breeding mode, they probably won't tolerate E15's presence, but who really knows?

[@maryannhubbert1847]

I have never been so fond of an eaglet as I am to E15, I am sure partly to do with how long I have had to get to know her. When she does leave, it will be the hardest departure I’ve yet to endure. I love all of the ‘babies’, but I am especially going to miss this little one.

[@ptnickb]

Indeed.

[@jeannine.]

Never easy for Dad to provide food for his Lady Love Harriet and E15. Harriet seemed hungry and was glad M brought in food to the nest. Just as E15 came squeeing in, Harriet flew off with the food. E15 will soon learn that she is not always going to get the food first. Mom has to eat too. Dad also. Love watching E15 flying about the area, she always surprises us all.

[@jeannine.]

@liz williams I watched a different video in which Harriet just made it out with the food as E15 was flying in.

[@krhrdy64]

I wonder why Harriet isn't hunting.

[@jeannine.]

@@krhrdy64 Maybe she is but we don't get to see her when she does. Also M loves bringing food for her - his Lady Love.

[@wskrsnwings]

@@krhrdy64 I am sure she is. Plus she just brought a large partial fish to the nest late yesterday and waited there for E15 to come and get it. Trust the eagles.

[@marypritchett115]

I think you’re right about tough love...Mom was hiding out just waiting for M15 to bring breakfast and Bam! Steal the goods! Harriet is such a crafty old bird. She WILL get her way. lol

[@PAngel777]

Harriet pulled a good one by stealing food and flying away with it to eat elsewherere! When E15 attempted to fly up to be branched right next to her Daddy Eagle, M15 flew away from E15 so fast. This is the 2nd time M15 has done that. Before, E15 was able to perch next to M15 (you have a prior vid of them perched together.) Usually, this normal behavior with Eaglets right after they fledge and come back to nest and train with the Parents for a BRIEF period. Because this is mating time and supposed to be Eagle Couples doing nestorations to prepare for egg laying and new Eaglets, seems M15 does not want any female (including a kid) that close to him except for "Harriet." They usually will still feed their offspring, but may decide to stop a delivery, as a hint and most Eaglets get the message and leave. Even Simba of Big Bear, who had a HUGE Hissy Fit at Jackie for not bringing a Fish to the nest, fledged the very next morning. We can only wait & see how this is going to turn out for E15, M15, & Harriet. Always something amazing and different at this Nest Home!

[@christineh4782]

E15 has already shown she will steal the food and starve the next clutch. She must leave.

[@wskrsnwings]

@@christineh4782 - stealing is what juveniles do through at least the first year as they get better at hunting and fishing. H and M have never let any other eagles near their nest when there are eggs and young eaglets.

[@olgavalentin1471]

My majestic young princess she likes her place of birth. So much enjoys the sights. Specially the pasture and the pond she will enjoy it till she is ready and wants be close to her parents time will tell like i always say about life time will tell in the mean time i send her all my love and to be happy and healthy love you princess🦅💕

[@PGKING47]

I think it’s very good that E15 didn’t have much of a hissy fit when s/he doesn’t get the food. In the past, s/he would have thrown a big one.

[@jjfaris]

Thank you Vicki

[@jmoon8202]

Tough love?! I'm surprised E15 can even eat more after that possum yesterday!

[@jdbuder]

That was to much

[@Peggy180]

The views of E-15 on the snags with the stark blue sky in the background are gorgeous! Enjoying the great egrets too. Thanks so much! ❤️🦅

[@juliehudson5728]

Thank you Vicki! E15 is so beautiful and you are able to capture this and share it with us.🌸🌺🌹

[@ptnickb]

Harriet was certainly faster than she has been to get to the food delivery, and then fly right off with it. I was fortunate to be on live cam right after, with E15 in the nest, while M15 remained on the branch. As each season is unquestionably unique, and this one as a recluth certainly one of those to be most remembered, it is taking it's divine course in the process. M15 and Harriet are certainly tremendous BAEA parents, have been diligent, patient and loving, giving E15 the best start an Eaglet could possibly have. It is likely that they are still training E15 in finesse and various skills as her door to remain here is now limited in time. I have a feeling that the Giver of the miracle has given each of them some extra together time to celebrate this event . There are Eaglets that have not left their nest area for 220 days + and the best posture would be to buckle up and enjoy this amazing ride. Great to also see E15 with her various friends, the American Kestrel was a beauty. E15 will leave at just the right time. Let us enjoy her today , and the time that remains. Thank you so much Vicky.

[@DrJWR1]

Thanks, Vicki!

[@dish8796]

Thank you

[@kielybrigid5233]

Look at you glowing in the morning sunshine beautiful E15 you are doing good, M did bring food later he felt sorry for him/ her thank goodness for every day is a bonus now. Gosh I will miss you when you go but will enjoy watching until then. Thanks again for your time and videos Vicki take care out there.

[@jdbuder]

Good for harriet

[@tschouten1]

Hi Vicki! Beautiful blue sky! She is scouting for H&M! Nice PS. ❤️🦅😊🦅😊🦅❤️

[@suzannesnow7485]

Thanks, Vicki! 💞🦅🦅🦅💞

[@gerbs747]

Yes, it’s time to go. She has to hunt on her own. I’m feeling bad for Harriet and M15 not having their alone time. They did try to start nestorations but E15 gets in the way. I love E15 but time to go! 🦅

[@wskrsnwings]

Suze Ham, trust the eagles. M15 would not bring E15 food if they do not want E15 around.

[@fakeperson4069]

Seemed. Luke we would be seeing a little tough love

[@europaeuropa3673]

I see a frog or two in E15's future or maybe roadkill.

[@lmae9766]

Spectacular! 🦅🦅🦅❤️❤️❤️👍

[@kittymick]

Yet another encouraging sign. Then they can undertake nestorations in earnest once E15 departs.

[@eileenjones3918]

I think they're going to need a bulldozer to get E 15 out of the tree......why should she go when dad is there for her .

[@janicecline1]

What kind of camera do you use? The video is so sharp! This is the first video I received from you in months and I am subscribed for years. So I unsubscribed and subscribed again hoping the videos will come to me regularly

[@wskrsnwings]

Janice Cline, my equipment is a Panasonic HC V-180 HD 90x zoom camcorder. I am glad you re-subscribed. I don't know why that happens sometime. You can also get notifications when I post videos and updates on my Wskrsnwings FB page: facebook.com/wskrsnwings

[@judytruax8876]

Hi Vicki, thank’s for the update.🎉❤️🦅

[@suzannesnow7485]

@liz williams Vicki is Wskrsnwings.

[@wskrsnwings]

@liz williams sorry for any confusion. My screen name is Wskrsnwings and my given name is Vicki.

[@roniveeflorida727]

What is going to happen when Harriet lays eggs and E15 is still there? And when the eggs hatch and E is still there... Will the little ones be in danger? I tried to find out if there was any other Eaglets that has stuck around this long and couldn't find anything...

[@wskrsnwings]

Roni Vee In Seminole, we do not know what is going to happen. When there are eggs and young eaglets in the nest, one of the adults is always there with them. There are juveniles that remain in the area but it is not common.

[@roniveeflorida727]

@@wskrsnwings Yeah I understand that... E15 becoming more aggressive and when M brings food I have a feeling there is going to be some fighting... I'm worried about the little ones after they hatch and feeding time... I have never seen anything like this... Never seen an Eaglet stick around and actually take over the nest... I watched a video a bit ago of E attacking Harriet after she brought some sticks to the nest... This is going to be an interesting season....

[@wskrsnwings]

@@roniveeflorida727 - the eagles will work it out. Actual physical confrontations are rare. Physical confrontations can lead to injury for either eagle and are energy intensive. Injuries can affect their hunting skills and leave them exposed to infection. Typically - most wildlife use a variety of communications including postures, calls and other behaviors to avoid actual physical conflict. The loud vocalizations that are called out to intruders are a method of securing territory with minimal physical interaction.

[@roniveeflorida727]

@@wskrsnwings I pray they do... I love this family of Eagles... Been watching since Harriet was with Ozzie... Visited once a couple of years ago...

[@arlineleven9744]

I think E 15 is staying. Does this often happen that the fledgling stays in same territory?

[@wskrsnwings]

Arline Leven, yes, there are juveniles that remain in the area, but it is not a common occurrence.

[@arlineleven9744]

Thanks, Vicki, for the information....I’m learning every day

[@jogger609]

When do they get their adult feathers?

[@wskrsnwings]

Jeanette kirk, Eagles get their white head and white tail at maturity, which is 5 years of age.

[@jogger609]

@@wskrsnwings Thanks I had no idea

[@abbydenton8439]

Poor little E15 is having another tantrum! But I have a feeling M15 and Harriet wants E15 to leave the area now so they can start nestoratations

[@Sherrie77722]

But M15 is still bringing food to E15 to the nest. If they want E15 away from the nest you would think they would feed him/her away from it. They did mate already but have not done anything to the nest. I just can't imagine what the situation will be like if/when Harriet lays eggs. E15 wouldn't allow M15 to bring food to Harriet as he has in the past when she is on the eggs. Forget about having food in the pantry if/when new eaglets are born. That is when M15 and Harriet will have to get serious about getting E15 to move on and spread her wings to fly and soar on her own.

[@abbydenton8439]

@@Sherrie77722 true

[@wskrsnwings]

@@Sherrie77722 male eagles are hardwired to provide for their mate and offspring. Yesterday we saw Harriet grab and fly away with the first delivery, E15 get the 2nd and H & M in the nest without E15 for the 3rd delivery. Then H & M perched in the nest tree for quite a while and E15 never approached. It will work out. We watch and learn. 😊

[@Sherrie77722]

@@wskrsnwings I saw the Harriet fly away food. I LOVED IT! I was like YAY YOU GO GIRL! She needs the food to be ready for her deliveries. I remember last year her first egg laying, it seemed she had a very difficult time, with some convulsions.

[@wskrsnwings]

@@Sherrie77722 - Harriet never had convulsions with any of the eggs she laid last season.

[@yooperlooper]

M15 & Harriet really need to find E15 a man

[@parakeet8157]

I thought older juvie would give her the idea....NOT!

[@wskrsnwings]

yooperlooper, E15 won't be looking for a mate until 5 years of age. But E15 is interested in food. 😉

[@wshari27]

Would mom or dad ever hurt E15?

[@wskrsnwings]

Shari Whitman, the adults will not harm E15. Their behaviors and actions will show E15 that he/she is not welcome in the nest if E15 is still here. Actual physical confrontations are rare. Physical confrontations can lead to injury for either eagle and are energy intensive. Injuries can affect their hunting skills and leave them exposed to infection. Typically - most wildlife use a variety of communications including postures, calls and other behaviors to avoid actual physical conflict. The loud vocalizations that are called out to intruders are a method of securing territory with minimal physical interaction.

[@wshari27]

Thank u for telling me