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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #60 on: November 09, 2022, 11:19:53 PM »

Just checking on NEFL Gabby and Samson tonight... looks ok so far, will keep checking in on the cam throughout the night... 
Prayers for you both Samson & Gabby... be safe. ((Gabby & Samson))

Samson and Gabby in stick wars a couple days ago...  ;D


The nest tonight


Nicole update from 45 minutes ago ABCNews prayers for all in Nicoles path  :-\https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/tropical-storm-nicole/?id=92887091
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #61 on: November 09, 2022, 11:25:31 PM »

Lori,  Thanks for all the great pics and for keeping us up to date on the nest activity.  Love the one of Samson with his mouth wide open!

Thank you so much 3spaniels and Shep, it means a lot and I am happy to see Gabby & Samson's fans here in the forum  ;D
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #62 on: November 18, 2022, 03:08:23 AM »

3 yr old visits
November 18, 2022  My guess its about 3 - at 4 they have more white

A Beautiful Sub Adult Visits Samson & Gabrielle
Lays Down & Gets Comfy

 11.17.22  Lady Hawk  AEF NEFL
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #63 on: November 27, 2022, 08:42:38 PM »

NEFL Eagle Cam home of Gabrielle and Samson

update on Samson missing & included a couple of photos of the beautifule couple. Prayers needed for Samson's safe return.  :-X



Gabrielle (left) and Samson 10-16-2022 by AEF Mods, on Flickr

Gabrielle (left) and Samson by AEF Mods, on Flickr
At the NEFL nest of Samson and Gabrielle: via Facebook American Eagle Foundation LIVE Nest Cams
As most of you are aware, Samson has not been seen at the nest since Thursday evening; however, he and Gabrielle were spotted perched together Friday morning on a nearby tree off cams.  We are concerned that Samson has not returned to the nest, and can assure you that everything is being done to try to find his whereabouts.  When we have any information at all, we will post updates.  We appreciate everyone's concerns and prayers for Samson's safe return. ❤️


AEF NEFL ~ Intruder Lands On Branch! Gabby Defends Her Nest & Chases Off! Samson Is Missing 11.27.22 https://youtu.be/lx4UhY6aTJ4 via LadyHawk

Gabby was perched on a branch when all of a sudden an intruder eagle lands on a neighboring branch! Gabby did not like it and vocalized her displeasure. Some people thought this eagle was Samson but it clearly was not him. This eagle is younger, thinner and has black tips on its tail feathers along with some dark feather spots on its head and some discoloration on its beak all indicating it is probably a male just turning 5 years old.

After several minutes of Gabby's vocals, the intruder flew to the nest and began to move around the nesting material. Gabby then lands on the nest and drove him out - biting his wing and chasing him off. The eagle flew to a branch above the nest for a couple of minutes before flying off. Gabby remained in the nest tree and is okay. I have included coverage from cam 1, 2, 3 and 4!

The presence of another eagle with Samson missing now for three days is very concerning. One of the causes of an eagle going missing is a territorial fight - and we rarely get to see this on the cam. An intruder eagle fought with Juliet back in 2018 and that is what caused her to go missing and never return to the nest and for Romeo to ultimately leave as well with the nest failure. So continued prayers for Samson's well being and for a safe return.  Thank you for watching!

The intruder did return later this evening and is perched on sunset branch while Gabby is sleeping on the wallenda branch. It is peaceful for now but this is raw nature and we don't know how this will all play out.

I have included a new feature where you can click on the timestamp below and it will take you to the EXACT SPOT in the video so you scroll through those moments quickly! Hope you enjoy this!
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #64 on: November 28, 2022, 04:54:31 AM »

Nov 28, 2022
Samson is young, not old.
He ought to be able to handle a young visitor - unless he was injured.

Its so cute how he is the young of the former nest owners.
I'd hate to see that end.

So I dont find it odd we arent seeing him on cam.

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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #65 on: November 28, 2022, 10:03:46 AM »

NEFL Eagle Cam home of Samson & Gabby

Search teams are on the ground looking for Samson today... prayers needed.


Today at 7:06 AM update on NEFL website chat...
cyn_AEF will be watching and we'll be keeping you all updated through the day..prayers for all on the search team today.


Gabby is doing fine this morning.
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #66 on: November 28, 2022, 10:33:21 AM »

PLEASE
keep us updated
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #67 on: November 28, 2022, 05:23:48 PM »

NEFL Eagle Cam home of Samson & Gabby...
update below...

Gabby is safe and tucked in on her favorite branch tonight...  Gabby stay strong!   Mom Decorah fought & survived like a true warrior when Dad went missing and her 3 little ones did just fine in the end thanks to an Angel giving a helping hand in the background.  prayers for Samson safe return.  Find your way home Samson! 
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Gabby tonight...


Young visitor today "helping" Gabby with the nestorations...


AEF~NEFL Nest Cam~Gabby and Visitor at Nest 11 28 2022https://youtu.be/c3DsuPcig3I via flyeagle78
AEF~NEFL Nest Cam~This video shows the interaction between Gabby and the visitor.  Gabby went to the nest early am and was vocal for sometime.  Was she calling for Samson, was she voicing her displeasure of the visitor? Only Gabby knows!  She did share some time with the other eagle in the nest this am.  I am not quite so sure she was happy with the eagle moving her stick rails.  Our ground crew searched the area for Samson today and found no signs of him. We still hope and pray for Samson's safe return. Every single day is a gift watching these eagles as we never know what tomorrow brings! Same as in our very own lives!  https://nefleaglecam.org/
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #68 on: November 29, 2022, 05:59:51 AM »

NEW PAIR?
Nov 29, 2022
I will not pretend I am an expert, but its breeding season in Florida.
If Gabby did not chase the stranger off, I am going to assume the stranger chased Samson off.
As a rule, a routed male / female wont return.

Its sad but its life

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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #69 on: November 29, 2022, 01:30:47 PM »

NEFL eagle cam home of Gabrielle and Samson update...

Gabrielle today💜


Samson & Gabrielle
via NEFL CHAT cyn_AEF Today at 12:29 PM

Gooood afternoon Hamlet! Gabby is still perched at the nest on the LOP branch. Up now to keep her eagles eyes on the lookout for Sam.@nefleaglecam
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TODAY VIA TWITTER AEF
Beautiful Gabrielle-faithful to her nest-protecting it while she waits for Samson's return. Thorough ground search yesterday turned up no signs of Samson. People continue to look, word is out to every facility and all locals. Visiting eagle left yesterday-hasn't been seen since.
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #70 on: November 29, 2022, 01:33:25 PM »

NEW PAIR?
Nov 29, 2022
I will not pretend I am an expert, but its breeding season in Florida.
If Gabby did not chase the stranger off, I am going to assume the stranger chased Samson off.
As a rule, a routed male / female wont return.

Its sad but its life

Gabby and Samson have already "bonded" so eggs will be coming... the visitor has left.  I think we will be seeing Samson in a day or 2.  ;) I'll bet the aeriel is a lot different since the hurricanes. Prayers for Samson' s safe return.
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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #71 on: December 01, 2022, 11:19:52 AM »

6 DAYS
December 1, 2022
The chat today posted its been 6 days Samson's been gone

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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #72 on: December 03, 2022, 02:06:55 AM »

NEW MALE ARRIVES
December 3, 2022
Samson's been gone 8 days, now along comes a magnificent ghost.
Gabby vocalized then flew off.  The ghost flew after her.

Early pm ~ Distinctive male visits Gabrielle
Dec. 2 scyllabub
https://youtu.be/EQZcqvPqINE

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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #73 on: December 04, 2022, 03:20:37 AM »

NEW MATE?
Dec 4
​The visitor Dec 2 evening returned December 3 evening and Gabby more or less accepted him.  Both in nest together for awhle, digging around.  Finally Gabby bit him - which can be pre-mating play.  I think the stranger is a 5 year old - my guess.

It doesnt appear to me Samson will return.
Female birds will 'advertise' for a new mate.

AEF calls visitor V2 but I think its the first visitor
https://youtu.be/wscM8TsrWpk

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https://youtu.be/YhwmNKRu5Vw


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Re: NE Florida Bald Eagle Cam (AEF)
« Reply #74 on: December 05, 2022, 02:46:08 AM »




Gabby has a new mate
December 5, 2022
Samson has been gone 9 days and Gabby wants eggs.
A beautiful large male came along - perhaps barely 5 years old, and she has accepted him.
Lady Hawk video
https://youtu.be/w2O0g49uvE0

The male disappeared in November
A ghostly newcomer has arrived

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