That is the cutest and funniest thing I think I've seen in a long time but he was hungry too lol

Awwww it just wants to be friends (and eat the fish) lol

I missed Jasper and especially Rocket. But seeing Sam... 😕 I hope that wherever you are Sam I truly hope you are safe and alive ... I really miss you . Many good eagle dads out there but you are one of the best by far.

@cmitchell8106

Жыл бұрын

Samson has been such an amazing partner and dad - wherever he is and whatever has happened he has given the world 5 beautiful youngsters. He will not be forgotten. It has certainly been challenging to view the recent events, but it looks like a new chapter is opening and we can hope for happiness and hope to return to the old nest-tree that has seen so much.

@LauPalomas

Жыл бұрын

@@cmitchell8106 Indeed.. hope for the best for this nest and especially for Gabby.. all tho without Sam this nest is not the same..

I have never seen that in all my years watching eagle cams! I've seen invaders in nest trees or flying around but they were always Subadults! It's a tough world out there for all fledglings and Subadults. This young one was obviously hungry poor little one. I'm amazed Samson left allowing the foster Juvie to be on the nest!Great post and very brave eaglets protecting their dinner and home!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

It's thought that Legacy visited two fledglings in a neighborhood nest last year (a "mystery" third fledgling was spotted in that nest and was chased away, and shortly afterward Legacy came zooming home to this nest with an adult eagle in pursuit) - so it may happen more often than we know! We have so much still to learn about their world. 😃

Funny how the parent sat back and let the youngsters sort it out

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was! I suspect Samson knew instinctively there was no serious danger at that point and the youngsters could indeed figure it out. The visitor appeared quite surprised that there were other eaglets waiting in the nest after following Samson in - like "Oh what have I gotten myself into?" It actually returned the next morning and hung out with Jasper and Rocket for a little bit (all perched on separate branches) until Rocket said "That's enough, you should go now." Eagles are quite social birds when not defending a nest, perhaps they're out there exploring the world together now!

This is so funny! Your captions are wonderful, thank you!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it - what an entertaining family! 😀

I think that was legacy our old friend💗💞

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Too young for Legacy; this is a fledgling like Rocket and Jasper - although I'm sure Legacy is out there thriving and flourishing with all the skills and lessons from Gabby and Samson! 🥰

@taunichurchill7651

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe Harriet & M15’s fledgling E19 coming for a visit.

@splexiclepheasant8892

2 жыл бұрын

Oh silly me C Mitchell@it could be a fledgling eaglet that I don't remember who it is😓

@schen5425

2 жыл бұрын

@@taunichurchill7651 funny you should say that 🤔

@sharonw4325

2 жыл бұрын

@@taunichurchill7651 lol just what I was thinking.

I am so proud of these two (and their fantastic parents!*)-- I've watched them every day from hatch and it's been just magical.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

They certainly are a wonderful family - Samson and Gabby provided their youngsters with a great start!

Absolutely love this! The humor is spot on!!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! The visitor came back the next morning and hung out with our two for a little while - maybe they are all three together out there now exploring the world!

The drama! I love how they protect their food with their wings!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Yes those wings are good for more than just flying! 😄

Awwwww, such an amazing video, thank you C Mitchell 🌸🌸

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Maybe all three youngsters are out there together now exploring the world - our two were certainly ready for their big adventure!

omg thats so funny! He wanted to eat dinner too!!

This was awesome and quite hilarious. I'm like Rocket and Jasper, what's going on? Maybe the Visitor is shadowing Samson to learn how to become a great fisherman, father, and provider for his future family. You might as well learn from the best. I'm going to enjoy putting this on repeat. The silent commentary was so very fitting and made the case scenario much more funnier. You made my evening much happier with such beautiful eaglet sights, hopefully, Samson gave the hungry Visitor a few fish.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! They may very well follow the adults around to their fishing and hunting grounds - the Intracoastal Waterway is thought to be a primary fishing spot. They're instinctive scavengers as well as predators, & they'll also search for carrion and any other scraps they can steal in the early days as they learn those hunting skills. Samson and Gabby are ready for their "summer vacation" before it all starts again in the fall!

That was awesome 😆🦅 love the juvies are so near! Somehow missed this exchange! Thanks so much for sharing, will treasure 💕 Hoping Jasper and Rocket are soaring with friends!!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! These two were such a joy to watch this season. Hoping Samson and Gabby have a good summer vacation so they'll be ready to start again in the fall!

Too funny! If the visitor is used to battling, must not have been a singleton!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

It's fun to speculate - it certainly didn't seem to want to pose a threat to the eaglets; it just found that fish Samson was flying home with a little too tempting. It came back early this morning between 06:30 and 07:00 nest time - again not posing a threat, just checking for scraps and hanging out. Lovely youngster!

That was funny. Followed the food

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a very smart youngster! It even came back the following morning to look around the nest and make sure none of that fish was left behind. :)

Thanks for that, so cute.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! They're a wonderful family to watch. :)

Another brilliant clip. Thank you so much.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Love how Samson stayed out of it - "I'm gonnna let the kids work this one out!"

Maybe E19 lol

@debw945

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@Lase55

2 жыл бұрын

@@debw945 poor baby go back home E20 is waiting

@tikilifeinsocal8427

2 жыл бұрын

I also thought the same thing myself.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

There are several nests within a few miles of the NEFL nest so it's most likely a "neighborhood kid" but hey, you never know! Those wings can carry them a long way.

@gmailcgs

2 жыл бұрын

R1 from miami Left 4 days ago

I just wonder if that's not Legacy coming back home to visit or if maybe it could be E19 from Harriet and M15

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Too young for Legacy, this appears to be a this-season fledgling. (Although I'm sure Legacy is out there thriving and flourishing, with Sam & Gabby's bloodlines and the lessons they taught in the nest!) There are several other nests in the vicinity of Samson & Gabby's nest, so this is most likely a "neighborhood kid" out exploring its world rather than E19 from 200+miles away - but you never know, those wings can take them a long way and it's fun to imagine! (Last year Legacy visited one of the other area nests and tried to hang out with them just like this youngster was doing, until the parents at that nest said "enough!" and chased her home.😄)

@leannascalf98

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmitchell8106 Thank you so much. At least these juvies aren't threatening which just makes you wonder.

@pesyira

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I thought the same))😀 E19 could be a guest coming to dinner😉

@kimderryberry35

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely wandered about E19, too!!

Excellent video. Just got back from long trip and this is first one I see. Thank you❣🦅🦅

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Such a wonderful, successful season for this family - and it'll start all over again in the fall. 😀

Kids will be kids 🤣

Thank you for the video!! 🦅

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Such a wonderful eagle family - and Sam and Gabby will be back in the fall to start again. 😀

Excellent video... thank you!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

Wonderful to see new life in the area! I have always wondered how many eagle nests are around! Letting the imagination run wild, who knows whether Romeo and Juliet are still alive!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

We'll never know about Romeo & Juliet of course, but we can certainly hope that they are out there together somewhere, if not still raising young ones then perching comfortably side by side near the ocean. Florida has an amazing number and geographic distribution of bald eagle nests - this link has an interactive map of the ones that have been documented: cbop.audubon.org/conservation/about-eaglewatch-program

@Luceforall

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmitchell8106 Thank you so very much - I shall certainly check the link you kindly provided :)

Grazie mille per questo simpaticissimo video! Mi avete fatto sorridere rivedendo i miei cari Jasper e Rocket in questa avventura!😂😀 Beautifull!!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to bring you a smile! They are a wonderful family.

Earlier in the day, visiting eagle knocked into one of "OUR" Eagles sitting on a lower branch whilst the other looked in bewilderment. I don't have a time.... I was just passing thru when I caught it happen.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

The young visitor was back on Friday morning the 13th and all three were perched in the tree quite close to each other for a little while before Rocket flew at the visitor and "ejected" it from its perch. I got screencaps but did not have time to make a video. Eagles are social birds when not actively defending their meal or defending a nest - who knows, these three may get to be buddies when they're all out exploring the world together! 😀

Diner, diner. Mine, no, mine! Jasper : mine! BTW who the heck are you?? Get out of here. Feisty as always. Don't mess with her! And never when it comes with food. Rocket my beloved precios and lovely eaglet.. aggressive? Well that's a new one. Seeing him so submissive to Jasper all the way and now seeing him fighting and chasing the other eaglet (who btw is gorgeous too) is like.. wow.. Rocket!? You go boy! You rock, Rocket 😍😬 You show them who's the boss (after Jasper of course 😆) I love this family ❤️ The parent didn't do nothing tho. Is like watching them and seeing how the youngs will resolve the problem. And problem solved quickly.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Samson clearly chose not to intervene - for one thing it's hard enough to get away with his legs and talons intact when it's just his two hungry kids going for the fish 😄 - and I suspect he knew the fledgling visitor was not a serious threat and that the kids could work it out. If an older eagle had flown in I think we'd have seen quite a different scene! If you see this in time to rewind, the visitor returned this morning, in the nest at about 06:31 nest time and (on Cam 2) perched in the tree along with our two at about 06:59.

@LauPalomas

2 жыл бұрын

​@@cmitchell8106 Well I saw the whole scene live and in the mess I didn't realize who brought the dinner. I was.. 2 hungry eaglets and.. who are YOU ? 😆 what a surprise! Aside when was Legacy there was intruders (hawk) and yeah Samson did interviene. I do think both Sam and Gaby give them some lessons about life and how to handle the things all by themselves. And yeah that's why I said and for my surprise Rocket was agresive with the new "buddy" when the second time he/she came and was chased by Rocket. I thought Jasper will take the lead and fight with the intruder but no, was Rocky Rocket. I was happy seeing him like this because for his survival he needs to be agresive like his sis. I guess Gaby was branching near by watching the show thinking.. I really need a spa in the pond... Look at them.. screaming .. uhh 😩 unbelievable! 😅

I watched that too, I guess if he is Legacy

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Its feathers indicate that it is most likely the same age as Jasper and Rocket. There are several other nests within a few miles of this one, and this season's crop of youngsters will all be getting out and exploring now. Legacy visited one of the other neighborhood nests last year the same way, and hung around until the adults at that nest chased her off! 😀

Poor dude looking for a foster family - nothing to do with Samson and Gabby being famously first class parents of course 😘

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

It did return the next morning and hung out with Jasper and Rocket for a bit before Rocket said "you need to go now." Exactly right that it's just doing what wild creatures do - the trick with young eagles is now it's time for them to go out and learn where all the hunting and fishing grounds are, like a kid graduating from school. This visiting youngster could have been from a nest not too far away - neat map of the amazing number of bald eagle nests in Florida at this link: cbop.audubon.org/conservation/about-eaglewatch-program

I haven't seen these two since that intruder came along. Hope everything is OK and they didn't bail too soon because of that incident.

@Teekles

2 жыл бұрын

I actually think a little competition at home makes them more willing to venture out on their own and find their independence! Perhaps the visitor did them a favor in the long run.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

They were seen at the nest behaving normally after the visitor departed - Jasper on 5/13 (Jasper had already started spending the nights with Sam and Gabby in their favorite off-site perching trees) and Rocket on 5/14. They were fine after their encounter with their fellow fledgling - just ready to go out and start their big adventure in the world. AND to learn where all that food Samson brings home actually comes from; can't sit home and depend on the DoorDash delivery guy forever! 😃

@justingraham1774

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmitchell8106 I'm sure they are fine, it just seemed like one of the shorter times at a nest I have watched over the past 5 years from the time of fledging to heading off on their own. I guess every nest and offspring is different.

@suzanne4991

Жыл бұрын

I doubt it... probably time for them to fledge

Poor little visitor just wanted a nibble.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

It will learn quickly now that it's out on its big adventure - it may well team up with other fledglings like our two to learn to scavenge and hunt. Eagles are social birds when they are not defending a nest. 😀

Door Dash Driver? (hmm) - Can't totally fault the other Eagle (Juvenile?) for following the food to the nest (probably too young to fish on it's own still) but the 2 did defend their food which is good. That was a good lesson for the Eaglets (maybe why the Adult didn't intervene) - they need to learn how to defend their food and nest (the Juvenile (Fledgling is smart - it knows the adult is bringing food to the nest) ....

@cmitchell8106

Жыл бұрын

In the previous season young Legacy tried to mooch food and hang out at another nest a little way down the coast - it may be a lot more common than we realize! 😀

good jop

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

I think the visitor should be allowed to stay. He must be very hungry and needs a meal. Maybe he left his own nest too soon. The babies could use another friend who has been around.. This outsider is doing what he is supposed to be doing- finding food where can. Food is life and death to a youngster. Eagle parents should remember this. The outsider is not trying to hurt anyone- just survive.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was just following the food and actually looked a bit surprised that Jasper and Rocket were sitting there in the nest! The visitor did return the following morning and hung out with Rocket and Jasper for a bit before Rocket said "time for you to go." Perhaps they're all out there together as they are starting their big adventure in the world. Eagles are social birds when not defending a nest. Samson brought fish back to the nest a couple of times after Rocket departed on the 14th and had no takers - good for the fledglings to be out discovering where the fish come from & not just waiting for deliveries!

Pretty young, maybe Legacy! Could be Romy or Jules.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like this is a this-season fledgling just getting out of its own nest-area and exploring the neighborhood. There are several other active nests within a few miles of this one. It was back this morning - if you see this in time to rewind, it lands in the nest at about 06:32 nest time, gets chased away, and then winds up perching in the tree with our two at around 06:59 (on Cam 2) before Rocket says "Hey - time for you to go!"

@parakeet8157

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmitchell8106 TY so much. Didn't know that. Great happening!

Maybe it's E19 from SWFL!

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

The nests are over 200 miles apart so it's probably a fledgling from a closer nest - but those wings can carry them a long way and it's fun to imagine. There are over 1,000 bald eagle nests in Florida so their are a lot of fledglings out there exploring right now - this link has a map that shows locations of the known nests, very impressive how many there are and how widely distributed! fl.audubon.org/news/eaglewatch-launches-novel-nest-locator-map

Is that a yearling from last years nestlings?

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Too young to be Legacy - that's a this-season fledgling, out on its first big adventure in the world (and tempting Rocket and Jasper to follow along, which they did a couple of days later.) There are multiple nests up and down the coast in the NEFL area that it could have come from - map of the amazing number of bald eagle nests in Florida at this link: cbop.audubon.org/conservation/about-eaglewatch-program

@C Mitchell In your description you said Legacy visited a nest down the coast last season. Which nest was it & how do you know for sure ? Did I miss Legacy getting banded ?

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

NEFL eagles are not banded so the "visit" could not be confirmed by a band, but it sure seemed like the overwhelming probability from the events and the time sequence. The story: Legacy had not been seen in the nest for several days. On the morning of May 1st, the people who live near a nest several miles away called an Eagle Watch nest monitor (who also volunteers for AEF) to report that their two-fledgling nest had THREE fledglings hanging out! Just about the time she arrived to check it out, the parent-eagles at the other nest chased off the third youngster. In just about the right time frame for an eagle flight between the two nests, Legacy appeared back at the NEFL nest tree going full speed with an adult eagle in pursuit. Here's my video from the day kzread.info/dash/bejne/jKSqtbChc6-slZM.html In my original description I was guessing maybe it was a parent following Legacy, but putting the events at both nests together and the speed the adult was going I'm guessing it was one of the other nest's parents saying, "That's right - go home and STAY home!!!" (Or it still could have been Sam or Gabby saying "Yes that's right, come on home and don't bother those other eagles!") Legacy stayed closer to home until leaving for good, and the mystery-fledgling was not reported again at the other nest. (The other nest does not have a cam but the folks describing the events there are reliable.) So no, no 100% proof, but it surely fits together! Interesting info about the Eagle Watch program + a map of the amazing number of bald eagle nests in Florida at this link: cbop.audubon.org/conservation/about-eaglewatch-program

@k-kay6295

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmitchell8106 Wow. Thank you so much. I will check out both videos later this evening. 1:25 pm here. I need to do some errands. HAGD. Hugs from Indiana. 🙂❤🦅

It's probably Samson's son to another lady eagle. 🦅 😊

Oh the poor fella was hungry, hope he/she gets better at hunting

@dsp5902

2 жыл бұрын

Samson's such a good fisherman - maybe he caught one for him

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

They're excellent and resourceful scavengers as well as hunters - a lot of their first year while they learn those hunting skills they'll get by on carrion, scraps they can steal from other raptors, pretty much anything edible that they can find. This one already showed some initiative spotting and following Samson - it's learning quickly!

Does anyone know how far this nest is from SWFL nest? Could this be E20 that departed his nest on May 17th?

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

200+ miles, & this occurred before E20 left - a number of people asked if it could be E19, and I won't say anything is impossible with those magnificent wings but it's much more likely it was from one of the "neighborhood" nests along the Atlantic coast that are within a few miles of this one. The number of bald eagles nests in Florida is really something to see - map at this link: cbop.audubon.org/conservation/about-eaglewatch-program 😀

@loridori7862

2 жыл бұрын

C Mitchell thanku so much for your response! Makes perfect sense that iit’s prolly juvie from near by nest. Sure was entertaining to watch lol!!!

AAHHH! That eaglet was hungry and probably Samson reminded him of his Dad! And he was missing his DAd so he was asking for adoption.....I guess...😊. Poor little guy. That fish looked very tasty for him...

@suzanne4991

Жыл бұрын

I would say it was just following the Food not looking for a home ....

Hello ,does anyone know Where they are now ? since we cannot see them anylonger, in the live cam video.. ?

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

No, unless they make a return visit to the nest we won't know for sure where they are - we can only wish them well on their journey and look forward to a new nesting season beginning in the fall. Local eagle watchers keep an eye on the area and post updates of any sightings - an eagle that was probably Samson was spotted not far away Monday and again today. (You can see the pictures taken from the ground in the updates box at nefleaglecam.org ) However, if a fledgling was spotted in the area but away from the nest there would be no way to be 100% sure it was one of "ours." The young ones may travel a long way from the nest soon after starting their big adventure - for example banded eagles from the Smoky Mountains have been spotted and ID'd hundreds of miles away, see link for one who went from Sevier County Tennessee all the way to Michigan for the summer 😀: tinyurl.com/yhzh3vm2

@Jazz-lover

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmitchell8106 Thank you very much for your comprehensive reply. Yes hope they are all safe and keeping their journey in good conditions All the best to you - Nadia

is that e20 or 19 from the other fl nest

@sharonw4325

2 жыл бұрын

e 20 is still at the nest in swfl.

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Probably not as the nests are over 200 miles apart - but it's fun to imagine as their wings can take them a long way. More likely it's a fledgling from one of the other nests that are closer to this one. There are more than 1,000 known bald eagle nests in Florida so there are lots of fledglings out there exploring the world right now! Here's a link with a map that shows where nests have been documented: cbop.audubon.org/conservation/about-eaglewatch-program

It looks to me like the intruder kicks out one of the other 2 that belong there

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

The visitor was the one forced out off the right side of the nest on the first visit and it decided to fly off on its own following Samson on the second visit. Our two "held the fort" in their nest - as Samson apparently trusted them to be able to do! 😀 The visitor was back this morning - if you see this in time to rewind, it arrives at the nest at around 06:32 nest time, gets chased away, and then at around 06:59 on Cam 2 you can see all three fledglings perching in the nest tree at the same time before Rocket chases the visitor off again. Looks like this may be an ongoing adventure!

@schen5425

2 жыл бұрын

🦜~ what if.. E19?

C Mitchel you think she's Legacy?

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a this-season eaglet so too young for Legacy. That was asked in AEF chat this evening and the mods were in agreement that it appears to be a fledgling the age of our current two. Legacy paid a similar visit to a nest a little way down the coast last year and got chased home - there are several active nests in the vicinity this one could be from. Eagles are social birds when not raising their young - but Rocket and Jasper weren't about to open the pantry door to sharing their dinner with this one! 😄

@LauPalomas

2 жыл бұрын

Legacy should be much older then this eaglet. This beautiful intruder is a few weeks older then J&R.

Could that be Legacy?

@cmitchell8106

2 жыл бұрын

Too young for Legacy - this appears to be a this-season fledgling about the same age as Jasper and Rocket. There are several other eagle nests in the vicinity with youngsters getting out and exploring the neighborhood. Eagles are social birds (when not eating or building a nest/raising their young) - these young ones may even wind up all hanging out together when it is not a matter of being jealous of their own nest. I feel sure our Legacy is flourishing out there wherever she is, though!

@michelecherre779

2 жыл бұрын

@@cmitchell8106 I was wistfully thinkingn in that one. She is a sassy eaglet..

🤣😅🙂