Video opens with F23/attic and M15/outer attic arch, in the nest tree in the morning on 2-6-25. Video of that visit here: https://youtu.be/qsG9myMBOJ4?si=3n8l4vo2hG4f7n5K). F23 shows signs of needing to cast a pellet. She casts the pellet, shown in super slo-mo. A small amount of fluid is seen when she casts the pellet, which is normal. The fluid is mucus, which helps the pellet travel back out the esophagus from the gizzard.
In the time stamps, I noted a few other observations, including F23's beak motion of swallowing, quick head shakes, signs of needing to cast a second time, and a PS. These are simply my observations, to show F23 did cast a pellet, and what her behaviors were around that time. F23 and M15 have shown so much improvement from their appearance and behavior immediately following the loss of E24 and E25. Please keep the prayers coming as our amazing eagles, M15 and F23, continue to fight through their exposure to the avian flu (HPAI) virus and return to all normal behaviors. Additional description in the time stamps below, if interested. Click on any time stamp to advance to that part.
SWFL Eagle Cam Banner report 2-6-25: M15 and F23 defended the nest tree from an intruder in the AM, perched in the treetop until late morning. M returned late afternoon, took a bath and perched in the treetop. 5:16p M flew NE. Great Spirit keep M and F safe and E24 and E25 in your care
Thumbnail: F23 casts a pellet
Time stamps: Provided in DVR time; actual time is on the cam clock.
00:00. Opening.
00:06. F23/right/below.
00:19. F23 shows signs of needing to cast a pellet,
00:31. F23 casts a pellet; super slo-mo of the pellet being expelled.
00:58. Beak motion of swallowing.
02:31. Beak motion of swallowing.
03:19. Quick head shake.
03:31. M15 moves above, leaves cam view.
03:59. Beak motion of swallowing.
04:41. Quick preen, followed by beak motion of swallowing, quick head shake.
05:02. F23 shows signs of needing to cast again.
05:23. Beak motion of swallowing.
06:08. PS
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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