By CHAD GILLIS, Fort Myers News-Press FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP)– The most disastrous storm in Fort Myers history eliminated the primary nesting place for Harriet and M15, the popular North Fort Myers eagle couple whose lives are streamed around the world throughout nesting season. “Their nest was entirely destroyed throughout Ian– not a stick left and much of their fundamental branches broke off,” stated Virginia Pritchett McSpadden, whose household owns the land where the eagle nest lies. “After the storm passed, I keep in mind having this gutted sensation that they were hurt, the trees had actually fallen and they would not go back to the location however to my surprise. … both eagles were spotted safe and currently trying to generate brand-new sticks. It brought tears to my eyes and I understand to numerous others also.” Losing the nest throughout September is really excellent timing for the birds due to the fact that there’s still time to reconstruct and lay eggs this season. Reconstructing nests in October for bald eagles in South Florida Political Cartoons October is generally when bald eagles construct and fix nests in South Florida. It’s likewise the time of year when the Pritchett household switches on the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam. There are really numerous cams that reveal various angles of the nest and branches on which the birds rest. The video is streamed online to countless audiences each year. The video camera system was harmed by Hurricane Ian as well, so it might be some time prior to their day-to-day lives are streamed once again. “Basically October is typically the time they return from where they’ve been up north,” stated retired biologist and coordinator Jim
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