The 22-23 nesting season was greatly impacted by Hurricane Ian which hit the Fort Myers area on September 28. The nest was destroyed, but the "real estate" tree remained standing. On October 3 Vickie (Wskrsnwing) visited the property and took video (link included below) M15 and Harriet never missed a beat and immediately began reconstructing the nest to prepare for the soon approaching nesting season.
Below are a few quotes provided by SWINWK. Thanks so much for your devoted documentation, Jean. September 29
SWINWK wrote:
Update from SWFLEC with photo:
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam
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The nest tree is still standing but unfortunately the actual nest & cameras are no longer. Waiting for the Eagles to return and hopefully rebuild. We will update everyone when we know more.
September 30
SWINWK wrote:
Latest update (It was initially reported the nest tree cam was gone, however when they looked at photos they realized that might not be correct.) October 1
SWINWK wrote:
Latest update (It was initially reported the nest tree cam was gone, however when they looked at photos they realized that might not be correct.)
Sep 29, 6:53 PM
SWINWK wrote:
Essec09 (Admin): UPDATE for 9/29/2022 7:35pm: We are happy to share that all cameras are accounted for - Camera 1 (nest tree), Camera 2 and Camera 3 (pond cam). Unfortunately, the tree that Camera 3 was installed (pond cam) fell. The camera is still attached and appears to not have any obvious damage. There are a few others trees down near the pond. There was some damage to the storage barns (roofs, doors and they took in lots of water).
October 3
SWINWK wrote:
Wskrsnwings can only do live from FB as she does not have wifi for now at home. She found M in the nest tree and points out where the nest was, etc. She has been coming daily for years to record this nest and you can hear the emotion in her voice at times. I cried with and for her. The video is about 4 and 1/2 minutes long.
M15 and the nest tree with Vicki once again. October 9
SWINWK wrote:
Thanks, Beth! This is from their FB a day ago:
The nest tree before the storm, after the storm and with the rebuild initiated. October 19
SWINWK wrote:
Cam 1 is live, live, live!