Some more screenshots from the SWFL eagle nest. No closeups of feedings in the post, but warning that there's remains of old prey around the nest that may end up in frame.
Cute morning cuddles from a few days ago for starters. E18 on the left.
Also while we're on the subject of gross things in a carnivore nest, I think that's a pellet in the bottom right corner. Coughing up those is a regular part of their life, too.
The SWFL eaglets are changing their plumage from wispy natal down to a thicker coat of down feathers that will help them thermoregulate independently. And they look like dandelion puffs as a result.
No feedings in this post, mostly cuddles.
Some screenshots from SWFL eagle cam. Warning that most of the later ones will have a clear view of the gory prey (a rabbit).
Dad M15 feeding fish to the younger eaglet E18. E17 got fed by mom Harriet a bit earlier, but I missed that. Now E17 seems to only be interested in the shade of dad's tail.
E18 with a big crop after feeding. That's about as big as their whole head!
E17 and E18 were returned to the SWFL eagle nest earlier today (or yesterday by now on my timezone) after a week at Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) to recover from eye infection.
Screenshots from the Royal Albatross nestcam.
And right after, the chick stretches their teeny, tiny, little wings.
