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7:34am - E8's crop is growing before our eyes!

Excellent article and video, Swinwk - Thanks!

Added:7:40am E8's feed may be over - s/he's got a nice big crop! E7 just woke from his nap and gave E8 a little bonk - to remind him, 'who's boss!'

7:47am
E8 just scooted under mom for a little nap - with his nice fat crop! E7 is snoozing too. Peace.

What a difference a day makes! I see E8 all bright-eyed & bushy-tailed, flapping his wings instead of listless like he was yesterday. Nice to see that he was fed again this morning, too!

I'm trying to catch these guys when I can, and they just both got fed. Harriet seems to be trying hard to keep up with the wee one.

Just witnessed a pseudo-civilized feed! Never thought I would see this day. Both chicks side by side and fed by Harriet. Mom was clearly leaning over to make sure E8 got some and she held onto food that E7 was grabbing for . Unfortunately, E8 had a little trouble getting a large piece down, which caught the attention of E7, who then gave E8 a few good bonks for good measure. It looks like the sibling rivalry is subsiding somewhat and the parents are looking out for the younger sibling. I am surprised they are not all exhausted today. Last night, it looked like a swarm of bugs was flying around them. I'm guessing mosquitoes? Poor Harriet kept shaking her head every few seconds. I didn't see that at the Berry nest. I am very unfamiliar with Florida. Are mosquitoes a real problem down there at night?

Looks like a peaceful day

Beautiful pic obxbarb!
Nadia, I think mosquitos (bugs/insects) are plentiful in Florida. The NE Florida nest frequently seems to have a lot of 'things' flying around at night. I don't think the insects on this nest are an issue. I also saw some beetle-like bugs walking on the food at night during a close-up. Yummmm...

(I do remember something - flies, maybe? - on another nest a few years ago that were so bad that it was theorized that eagles may have fledged early because they were so bad, but I may be mistaken...)

3:02pm: I clicked on cam just as M15 just arrived with a fish... E7 is sleeping (food coma?) and E8 is getting a private feed.
Look at the little one's crop! And I think he grew overnight - what a difference a day makes! The rivalry hasn't stopped completely, but I think E8 has learned to move away a wait until E7 is full!


And s/he's LOUDLY chirping away!

There was a tandem feed taking place, only the parent feeding E7 is off cam. Look at E8's crop!

A beautiful sight:



This is not E7. This is actually E8, already with a full crop, about to receive another feeding from Dad!

...and E8 is peep-peep-peeping away!!

Oh my goodness

E7 (top) and E8 (bottom) both try to get comfortable with their extremely full crops.

Our computers crashed at the office and it was so nice to come home and see these updates. E8 has really made up for yesterday. Such an eager eater and nonstop peeper. Nice to see that head up instead of planted in the nest. Both parents are filling them up now and maybe that's their plan to keep the peace. No need to worry about your sibling when you're too busy digesting.

AEF president Al Cecere squelching E8 rumors! What people misconstrue and get started sometimes. Found this posted to SWFEC FB:

Hopefully this helps clear up a rumor that has been passed around:
Official Statement from AEF President, Al Cecere:
"Greetings to the followers and supporters of SWFEC and all eagle cam enthusiasts!
It was brought to the American Eagle Foundation's attention that many concerned individuals have been stating that the AEF wants to rescue E8 from its SWFL nest. It has also been stated that we are actively asking people to call the USFWS to put pressure on them to let us complete this rescue.
We wanted to quell these rumors and ensure everyone that this is not true. Whatever information that is being passed around must have been the result of a misinterpretation/misunderstanding.
The AEF only considers intervening with wild nests when there is an absolute need or direct imminent danger that is acknowledged by the USFWS. It is always best for an Eaglet to be raised by its wild parents if possible.
That said, AEF is always willing to offer rehabilitation to any bird of prey in need of it, and is always willing to help an eaglet that needs to be rehabilitated and introduced back into the wild in the most non-intrusive way, such as through the AEF’s Eaglet Hacking Program (Eaglet Hacking is the process of introducing an eaglet into the wild with little to no direct human interaction in a natural setting from a undisturbed nesting tower).
Initially, when the eaglet was in danger (due to line wrapped around its ankle) and was taken to CROW for rehabilitation, AEF reached out to the USFWS and offered the services of its Hacking Program, but only if the eaglet needed extensive rehabilitation and would not be able to return to the nest in a timely manner. After USFWS thanked the AEF for their offer and informed them that the eaglet was well enough to be placed back in the nest, the AEF was thrilled to hear that it would not need any subsequent human intervention and is not planning to pursue the matter further unless specifically requested by the USFWS.
The AEF is always excited to hear about the success of any wild nest. We are all rooting for E8 and this newly bonded pair!
Respectfully,
Al
www.eagles.org"