The younger eaglet at SouthWest Florida Bald Eagle nestcam had a similarly owl-"assisted" fledge as its older sibling did two days ago. While sleeping perched on the attic branch, E22 was hit by an owl and fell to a lower branch, then got hit again and fell to the same branch E21 fledged from. Having gotten its bearings in the morning, E22 flew for the first time just now.
E22 with its many fans in a new tree near the street (probably too many fans too close, really. Remember to give wild animals some peace and respectful distance, even if they live near human habitation).
E21 hasn't returned to the nest yet after its second flight yesterday. Stay safe out there, both of you!
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