A heartwarming moment unfolded in Southwest Florida as an eagle family welcomed a new member.
The proud parents, known as M-15 and F-23, celebrated the hatching of their eaglet, E-26, in North Fort Myers Thursday evening.
The story began on Tuesday when cameras captured the first small crack in the egg. The tiny line signaled that a hatch was imminent. Experts explained that it usually takes one or two days for the process to complete.
Yesterday evening, just before 6 p.m., the crack grew much larger. Viewers even saw a small wing moving inside the egg. Around 8 p.m., the eagerly anticipated moment finally arrived as the eaglet emerged fully from the shell.
Southwest Florida Eagle Cam
Now, one eaglet rests safely in the nest, while one more egg still sits nearby.Â
On Facebook, Southwest Florida Eagle Cam said, “A tiny miracle. A powerful reminder of how incredible nature truly is.”
Watch the SWFL Eagle Cam here.