Posts Tagged ‘bald eagles’
Sanibel’s ‘DQ’ Bald Eagle Nest Has Held Strong for Over 20 Years
One bald eagle nest has always been a favorite among residents and tourists — the Dairy Queen (DQ) nest on Periwinkle Way.
Read More13 Bald Eagle Chicks Fledge on Islands
Thirteen bald eagle chicks (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) fledged from the 11 bald eagle nests SCCF monitored this year on Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, and just off-island, surpassing last year’s total of 9 chicks from 10 nests.
Read MoreFlorida Bald Eagle Season Underway Through May 15
Bald eagle nesting season runs from Oct. 1-May 15. Eagles are already building nests on Sanibel and Captiva!
Read More9 Bald Eagle Chicks Fledge on Islands
A total of nine bald eagle chicks (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) fledged this year on Sanibel, Captiva, and North Captiva, despite Hurricane Ian wiping out all known nests last fall. With the…
Read More4 bald eagle nests hatch on Sanibel and Captiva
Seven of the 10 bald eagle pairs (Hailaeetus leucocephalus) that SCCF staff and volunteers monitor on Sanibel and Captiva have settled on nest locations for the 2022-23 breeding season, and…
Read MorePost-Ian Eagle and Shorebird Update
All bald eagles, many shorebirds survive storm
Read MoreSurprise Late Bald Eagle Nest Closes Season
Last fledgling takes to flight in mid May
Read MoreFirst Bald Eagle Incubation of the Nesting Season
SCCF staff and volunteers are monitoring eight eagle nests on the islands
Read MoreSix Eaglets Fledge During Bald Eagle Nesting Season
Volunteers monitored 11 nests this season
Read MoreCalling on Eagle-Eyed Birders to Help Monitor
Bald eagle nesting season beginning on islands
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