SWFL Eagles 5-11-25. Two Nest Tree Branches Break (Attic/Outer Attic); Nest OK; M15/F23 Not in View.

Описание: Good afternoon everyone. This morning, two branches broke on the nest tree. M15 & F23 were not around, so they were not in danger. The cracking noise could be heard, then both branches left cam view. The outer attic branch fell to the ground, and the attic branch is hanging down, still attached. It appears on the Cam1 view the position of the attic branch is pressed against the outer attic branch. The outer attic branch falls away first (to the ground), then the attic branch falls (still attached at the trunk, hanging down).

Information on the two branches: The attic branch has had a split in it for several years, where the branch attaches to the trunk. That split is shown at 04:34 in archived footage from the season start. The outer attic branch was damaged in Hurricane Ian, with the branch being repositioned, and the split occurring in the outer attic arch. The outer attic branch has been compromised for at least several years.

After the branches broke, CamOps took a tour of the nest, tree, pasture, and pond. The nest looks fine from the Cam1 view. The attic and outer attic branches were not supporting branches for the nest. We will wait to see M15 & F23 on their next visit, and where they will choose to perch. Time stamps below, if interested.

SWFL Eagle Cam banner report 5-11-25: No sighting of F23 or M15. The outer attic/arch branch broke off the nest tree. The attic branch is still attached, but cracked, hanging in front of the nest. The nest is ok. Great Spirit keep M and F23, E24 and E25 and the nest tree in your care.

Thumbnail: Cam1 view of the attic branch hanging down

Time stamps: Provided in DVR time; actual time is on the cam clock.
00:00. Opening.
00:05. Outer attic/attic marked with captions.
00:14. Cracking sounds can be heard.
00:26. The attic & outer attic leave fall from Cam1 view, Slo-mo.
00:36. Replay, normal time.
01:00. 360 Cam View #1.
01:21. 360 Cam View #2; the outer attic falls; the attic branch is still attached left side of view.
01:43. CamOps takes a closer look.
01:53. Attic branch split on left side of view.
02:09. Branch by veranda broken.
02:30. Attic branch is broken, hanging down, still attached.
02:45. Attic branch split where it attaches to the trunk.
03:06. Outer attic branch fell, not in view.
03:15. CamOps takes a look around, probably checking the area for M15 & F23.
04:08. Archived footage from 10-21-24; outer attic branch view; not a support branch for the nest.
04:34. Archived footage from 9-17-24 showing split in the attic branch.
05:05. Close-up of split in the attic branch.
05:41. Archived footage from 1-25-25; Pond Cam view of outer attic/attic branches.
05:57. Current view of the nest tree.

Season 13 History:
Egg #1 - laid 11-8-24 @ 2:38PM
Egg #2 - laid 11-11-24 @ 6:15PM
Egg #1 - pip observed 12-13-24 @ 9:40AM (09:40:26)
Egg #1 (E24) - hatched 12-14-24 @ 16:01:35 (4:01PM)
Egg #2 - pip observed 12-15-24 @ 3:06PM (15:06:53)
Egg#2 (E25) - hatched 12-17-24 @ 5:48AM (05:48:26)
E24 - passed away 1-26-25 @ 18:41 (6:41PM) from HPAI (avian flu)
E25 - passed away 1-28-25 @ 02:55 (2:55AM) from HPAI (avian flu)

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