SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (Ft. Myers) Nov-Dec 2013-2014

adriaantje · **Joined:** Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:45 am **Posts:** 413

he is back in the tree, and another eagle just flew by and then disappeared.

adriaantje · **Joined:** Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:45 am **Posts:** 413

message on FB

Sibling Rivalry
15 janvier 2014, 19:55
It’s been a tough few days at the nest as many have observed the aggressive actions of sibling rivalry. Survival of the fittest isn't a catch phrase in the Bald Eagle world, but necessary to continue their species. Sibling rivalry varies between nests -depending quite a bit on the amount of food provided. Even when food is abundant, it is not uncommon to see some sibling competition – lessons learned which will help them cope when they are on their own. In general, the first 20 days is when aggression is seen, but can be longer. As they get older, sibling rivalry lessens. There are no “bullies”, just eaglets trying to survive.

Parental interference between sibling aggression is uncommon although adults have been observed ending the aggression by merely stepping between the eaglets; by adopting a posture that suggests a feeding, but not presenting any real food; or begin brooding. Adults have even been seen to take hold of aneaglet’s beak to end the aggression.
Eagles live day to day with harsh realities that are completely normal to them. It brings new appreciation to nature when you see how these magnificent eagles survive in the wild.

We are observers spectators; given the rare and unique opportunity to witness these eagles survive in the wild.

If you have any specific questions to the camera or events that have occurred, please use our moderated chat function on the viewing page. Our dedicated team of expert volunteers is available to help answer and educate viewers on the actions & developments occurring in the nest.

- The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

Thanks for the coverage!! I admit, I had to stop watching this nest because of the sibling rivalry.

Ozzie is currently in the nest, looking for leftovers...He has found some, but E3 is the only one eating right now.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

OH Wait...they are saying its Harriet on the nest...well, that's good news...

SuzanneH · **Posted:** Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:17 pm

SuzanneH · **Posted:** Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:20 pm

The little one is really taking a beating :girlsad3:

adriaantje · **Joined:** Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:45 am **Posts:** 413

Lyn Levin on FB explained to me why trere is not enough food today and yesterday:

With cloudy weather it's difficult for them to find fish because the water is so dark. They have to rely on road kill or anything else they can find...that's why they have been away from the nest so much yesterday & today.

Fortunately, tomorrrow and friday the weather will be better!!!

gigi · **Posted:** Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:49 pm

adriaantje, thank you so much for your reporting, both on the nest and eaglets, but providing additional insight about the sibling rivalry. I do love the eagles, but this is the tough part to watch. Even though I know it happens, I have to mentally prepare myself for this part of eagle watching each year.

Thanks again!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

adriaantje wrote:

Lyn Levin on FB explained to me why trere is not enough food today and yesterday:

With cloudy weather it's difficult for them to find fish because the water is so dark. They have to rely on road kill or anything else they can find...that's why they have been away from the nest so much yesterday & today.

Fortunately, tomorrrow and friday the weather will be better!!!

Thanks for reporting that update...this really is the tough part of watching eaglets...I am so glad that falcon chicks do not do this...I might have to find a new hobby if they did!!!

I'm wondering why O & H haven't brought in more birds/squirrels. For a while, that's all they were eating on the Berry nest. I was beginning to think they didn't like fish!!

loza · **Posted:** Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:18 pm

Ozzi from morning brought large portions of meat. Sure were planted.

14.16 Dinner.
Once again, only E3 was fed. E3 was not aggressive towards E4

E4 got nothing, whimpered after the departure of Harriet

gigi · **Posted:** Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:37 pm

Both parents there now. Earlier saw them feeding babies from the "hunk".

loza · **Posted:** Thu Jan 16, 2014 7:29 pm

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skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

The good news: FB and Chat reported that E4 got some food today and not as much boinking
The bad news: No fresh food...still eating off of the "beef"!!

gigi · **Posted:** Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:39 am

Oh, I am glad E4 is getting a reprieve, but sure wish some fresh fish would come their way.

gigi · **Posted:** Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:34 pm

I watched for a bit this afternoon and saw E4 get some, but then I had to quit watching.
According to chat E4 got a good meal and has a nice full crop! :sum9:

Everyone is breathing a big sigh of relief.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

Thanks gigi!!!

...and here's one of the vids by Dee Kelly!!

kittenface · **Posted:** Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:41 pm

Just got home and was so very afraid to look so I came here first. Thank you MA for bringing the video here it sure is a nice surprise.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

Finally fresh fish this morning. According to the "chatters"...E3 ate and E4 slept...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

A very, very good feed day!!!

check out these crops!!

E3

E4

anniet · **Posted:** Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:47 am

vid from Urdognu of this incedible feeding :corkpop:

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