Posts Tagged ‘bald eagles’
A Strong Start for Bald Eagle Nesting Season
Across Sanibel and Captiva, multiple bald eagle nests have successfully hatched, with adult eagles actively caring for their young. On Sanibel, four out of five known nests are confirmed to have hatched, with at least six eaglets currently being fed by their parents.
Read MoreFlorida Bald Eagle Nesting Season Starts Oct. 1
Oct. 1 marks the official start of nesting season for bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in Florida, though the birds typically return to their nests in late August or early September. The season runs through May 15.
Read More12 Bald Eagles Fledge on Islands
Image by Cheri Hollis Twelve 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, which…
Read MoreBald Eagle Nests Begin Hatching on Islands
Bald eagle parents with chicks in the nest on Captiva on Jan. 14, 2025. Provided by our partners at Window to Wildlife. In partnership with volunteers, SCCF monitors 10 bald…
Read MoreSanibel’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
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