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 Post subject: Eagle Country SW Fl. Cattle Farm Dec 2020-2024
PostPosted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:25 pm 
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Eagle Country in Southwest Florida 2020 - 2023
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Abigail (Abby) & Blaze
Previous Victoria and Nicholas
Somewhere in Southwest Florida on a "working cattle ranch"


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Female: Abigail (Abby), 2021 - Previous: Victoria - untiL January 2021


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"Two Eagles, Two Storms and Two Choices

Victoria and Nicholas, two American bald eagles, have a story of hope in the midst of life’s storms, literally! These two eagles, whose nest has been in our family’s back pasture for over 16 years, have felt the fury of life’s storms, twice!

The first storm was Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm with winds topping 185 mph in some areas, left a wake of destruction in its path. Homes were destroyed by the hundreds and millions were left without power. Nicholas and Victoria also felt the wrath of Irma as the storm toppled both their nest and the tree that was home. The storm destroyed their dwelling but not their strength of heart. They had a choice to make and we wondered if they would choose another location in which to build. We were overjoyed when we discovered they had started rebuilding in the tree next to their old nest, immediately! Their tenacity was a sight to behold, and before the season was over, their new home was rebuilt and well established. We were so encouraged with their perseverance that we put up two nest cameras (during off season) to share their story with others, and what a story it has been.

Fast forward to Friday, December 21, 2018, when an unnamed storm, unexpected and unseasonable, blew through our area with pounding rain and ferocious winds. Sadly, just a year and a half later, their nest was blown to the ground in pieces again!. We wondered if they would relocate, but this was Nicholas and Victoria. The very next day they began to rebuild! And even in the midst of their rebuilding, intruders have come and they have had to fight for their place. We know this because the cameras we placed after Irma were not destroyed and we are able to watch this incredible story continue, and now, so can you.

This pair of eagles have been an inspiration to us all. Their tenacity and their courage have given great hope in the midst of our own storms. Many folks have lost so much in these recent months, to fire, hurricanes, and tragedy. It is our prayer that the God-given instinct of Nicholas and Victoria to rebuild would encourage us all. We can’t determine when the storm will hit, but we can choose to rebuild! Nicholas and Victoria are showing us how!

We hope you enjoy their continuing story.

~Some Facts About Eagle Country~

This eagle’s nest is located on private property, which is also a working cattle ranch, near a large state park in southwest Florida. The river in the park serves as a great food source for the eagles.

We currently have two cameras, one close to the nest and the other about 60 feet away for a broader view. Also, because this is a ranch, you may hear cows, dogs, sandhill cranes and a variety of other Florida birds in the background.

A working ranch has many daily responsibilities, but we will attempt to join you in chats when we can. We do read through all of the comments and appreciate your encouragement and input. We will also do our best to keep our system running smoothly for you.

We have endeavored to adhere to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s guidelines in this project. It is because of their recommendation that we do not specifically disclose the nest’s location.

As you avid eagle watchers know, the eagles are mostly out of the nest until there are eggs/eaglets in the nest. But, in the meantime, we will provide highlights of the eagle’s nest activities for you to watch at your convenience."

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 Post subject: Re: Eagle Country SW Fl. Cattle Farm Dec 2020-2021
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:girlsad3: From EC:

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"Hey All, there are two attempting to build and claim the nest. It appears they may have fended off the others. Still no sign of Nic and Vic..."


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Thanks for the update.

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:1snowmancarrot: Here's the new couple, I guess. EC posted this on FB a few minutes ago. There are 12 photos, just hit the right arrow to go through all 12.



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 Post subject: Re: Eagle Country SW Fl. Cattle Farm Dec 2020-2021
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:1wavingsnowgirl: From EC FB:

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Hello, EC Friends!
We thought it would be helpful to give an update on the nest situation at this point. Whether you have watched daily or intermittently, you have noticed that there is a new female who is being aggressively vied for by numerous males. While we do not know Nic or Vic’s whereabouts, we are hopeful they are nesting successfully somewhere!
With that said, we are watching in anticipation of new verified pair to emerge. We will keep you posted as we know more and as we all watch the adventure unfold before us.
Thank you all for watching and being a part of EC!


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 Post subject: Re: Eagle Country SW Fl. Cattle Farm Dec 2020-2021
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Female's arrival

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https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=401569331071347

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https://www.facebook.com/eaglecountryofficial

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new multi cam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5573MO3yLg

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRw--TZnQR0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qdzujrTPik

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDmTJA-OKEI

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i missed this earlier.

both were in nest early morning. I think we are closer to eggs than one would think

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both work on nest. placing sticks and breaking them
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Thanks for the updated cam links, Bev.

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I do not have a lot of time but I am very hopeful here. when not banded we can never truly kno w who th e eagles are, but since I have been watcin g last few days, 2 eagles are at nest a lot. this morning was no exception. the two were back and forth all morning
without the multicams , you wouldn't kno w there were two there.

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had been arranging big sticks
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had to look at this far out shot to see two there
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Thanks for the updated cam links, Bev.
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gigi wrote:
Thanks for the updated cam links, Bev.
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The "best" way to connect to these webcams is through their Youtube channel:
The links to individual webcams can sometimes change, when it goes off line for some reason and is re-uploaded. The main channel's links does not change and all webcams that are live, are on the main page. I do this with all webcams on Youtube, subscribe to the channel, not an individual stream. :girlyes:

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Thanks DEF. I added this info to the intro post!

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male and female have been on nest tree and around other trees last few days for sure. today , both were there

will be back with photos from yesterday and today so far. I think Female is same one. she has be nestorating. Male appears to be same one , I have been seeing since Christmas. He has not been helping with nest , but with all the other males around, I think he is busy, making sure territory is his. this is quite common. Just my thoughts. No way of truly knowing, as no bands.

It will be nice to see these two become a pair. Of course we do not know if there is mating off cam. . So much happens beyond th e cam.
this is such a beautiful cam area. they have done a nice job here and cam ops are great.

hoping for a great year.

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:1wavingsnowgirl: Female is spending the night in the bowl. She has been here all evening, no signs of an egg yet. I do not see him on any of the cams.


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sorry, I have not been here last few days. Hard when teaching.
but it has been really busy here. We had an owl attack night before last. We are not sure which male we have but I am hopeful things will settle soon. there was a fight between males on ground . One may have a injured ankle, talons looked battered on another, but we still have a male very day.

Female has spent several nights and except for last night a male was with her at nest or in neighboring tree.

We have a male this morning, but without bands , not sure who.

this is a great cam and the cam ops are excellent.

will post more pictures when I can

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it is still unsure what is exactly happening.
but there are 2 eagles .
yesterday one chase d the other off but they both still remained and today saw two

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eating a nice fish
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early morning.jan8
saw one then two on the tree . the top one flew to nest tree, missed mark , circled around and came back to this tree. later it went to nest tree
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I do believe the female is same.
which male is there is uncertain.

just want to add that I am fairly certain that it was same male up- to owl attack on jan5 , but cannot say for sure. both males flew off after ground fight .

will remain optimistic.

just need a male who will bring food, whether his egg or not.

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 Post subject: Re: Eagle Country SW Fl. Cattle Farm Dec 2020-2021
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:1wavingsnowgirl: A youthful visitor to the nest earlier this evening moved fluff and rested in the bowl till the new couple flew in together and ran it off. She to the nest and he to a branch below. He left eventually, but can still hear his alerts at intervals and she remains standing on the nest.


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