A national emblem since 1782, Southwest Florida is home to a number of bald eagles and their nests.
A nesting couple in Sanibel was photographed on a morning where they were fairly active. It is unknown if they are rearing any young eaglets. This is typically the time of year for eagle nesting season.
Back from endangered status, in 2022, it was estimated Florida has approximately 1,500 nesting pairs, one of the highest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states, the Audubon Society reports. Alaska holds the first place followed by Minnesota.
The famous bald eagles at the SWFL Eagle cam are rearing one chick that is almost a month old. Pretty soon, it will be peeking out from the edges of the nest.