[Kobi]

Originally Posted by Kobi

There are news reports out of North Fort Meyers that a woman found an eaglet in the vicinity of the nest area that was obviously injured. She was saying it appeared to have a broken leg and one talon hanging by tendons.

Florida Fish and Wildlife came out to investigate, but the bird was scared into the woods and flew away.

FWC couldn't confirm any injuries. They said if the bird turns up injured, they'll try to recapture it and get it to a rehab facility.

There are a lot of eagles and eaglets in this area. It is impossible to tell if this is Lil Guy until it is found.

Someone finally found the footage of the attack on Lil Guy and Brutus. There is no sound.

It appears to show Lil Guy get hit twice. Once from the side which wakes him up and causes him to lose his balance but he remains perched, pissed, vocal, extending his wings and moving. A couple of minutes later, he is hit again from behind, knocking him off the branch. His wings are extended as he falls and his talons are pointing downward and intact.

He was introduced to the ground the day before the attack after he fell out of the tree trying to catch a food drop. The ground wouldnt have been a surprise to him. Then again, eagles dont normally fly at night.

A few minutes after Lil Guy tumbles, Brutus is spearheaded in the chest, knocking him clear off the tree.

It was good to have a visual. These were not talon attacks. These were 3 forceful head butts.

The ground crew was on the scene and searching within an hour of the attacks.

There have been several reports of injured juveniles being seen in the area the last couple of days. Lots of eagles, eaglets, juveniles, and subadults in the area.

Lil Guy hasnt been seen nor heard. But, nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

I remain hopeful he is still nearby, unharmed, but maybe traumatized. If he is still nearby and hurt, I am hopeful he will tap into the memory of the people from CROW rescuing him from the nest, treating him, and putting him back. Then maybe, he will not fly away from those trying to help him.