Between Hope and Loss: SWFL Eagle Cam Community Responds to F23’s Disappearance
The news hit hard. F23, the famous Southwest Florida bald eagle, is gone. After days missing, everyone who tuned in to the SWFL Eagle Cam had to face it: she’s presumed dead. The timing made it worse. Just days earlier, she’d welcomed a new eaglet with her mate, M15. Now, that nest feels emptier than ever.
The people running the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam in Fort Myers broke the news on March 3. They found an eagle’s body about two miles from the nest. All signs point to F23, though they’re still waiting on final confirmation. The Cam’s Facebook post said it best: “This is a deeply sad day for our community.” F23 wasn’t around long, just two and a half seasons, but she made her mark. She was eager, devoted, and cared fiercely for her family…