1-15-2023 No, It’s Still My Turn…

Now that there are 2 eggs, Shadow seems to be more comfortable with sitting on them. With 1 egg he often looked nervous about the egg and did lots of walking around it and staring at it before actually sitting down. But today, he looked right at home and even put up a bit of a complaint when Jackie came back to take over.
This afternoon around 12:30 pm, Jackie finally took a well-deserved break-she had been on the nest since 9:30 am yesterday--27 hours! During that time, she was riding out the long snowy storm, laying her 2nd egg in the middle of the storm, and making sure her 2 eggs stayed safe and warm through the long, snowy night.
She must really trust Shadow because she almost never lets anyone else sit on the eggs during a storm. But today, she let him take over for almost an hour and a half.
Before getting off the eggs, she called out to Shadow and apparently got confirmation that he was nearby. When she left, he arrived at the nest only 2 minutes later to take his turn. As soon as he rolled the eggs, he sat right down and tucked in low, rocking to make sure the eggs were snuggly fit into his brood pouch. (During nesting, bald eagles lose some of the feathers on their chest, creating a little area where the eggs can fit close to the skin to be warmed by the eagle’s high body temperature.)
When Jackie came back after her break, Shadow chortled out his complaint that it was still his turn. He didn’t move off the eggs and tried a few times to dissuade Jackie from making him get up. She was patient with him but when she started moving closer, he knew he wasn’t going to win. He let her take over and flew off the back porch, then did some fancy flying through the falling snow behind her as she settled in on the eggs.
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[@theo3000]

Shadow literally lives for this. It is what he was born to do, and he's very good at it. Fatherhood.

[@TJ-id6ee]

So true!

[@s1nd3r3llee]

An Excellent Daddy Eagle! Loves his brooding on the nest. 😊

[@LostinMIA]

I felt the same way the day I realized I was a single dad. My baby girl is 27 now! lol Wow! She was 8 when I took over.

[@Bavari90]

Parents of the year. 💚

[@gladysedgell2410]

Shadow is a great mate . They both are so attentive , great eagle parents . Thank you for the video FOBBV💕🦅🌲

[@prince6592]

it is amazing how those feathers keep them warm,,,,Beautiful Birds ❤❤

[@MPWEST83]

God bless these birds. May He keep them safe and warm..

[@laikathunderchild5746]

They are both so amazing wonderful parents. I adore watching them and they never fail to make me smile.

[@thewkovacs316]

what a good dad

[@michelecherre779]

So fun to watch these two every year

[@dibblidyy]

I just about caught the hatching of Spirit last spring, found the channel just day or two prior. This year the wait is real!

[@DowntwnToronto]

No wonder these beautiful birds are a national treasure. Every time I see them I’m mesmerized. I look forward to watching their interactions in the nest this year & of course the new little ones!

[@fledge1234]

Amazing to watch Shadow fly off at 1:35, around and way off into the distance.

[@suzycat2026]

I love it when they vocalise! Jackie is so patient & stoic sitting on her precious eggs through the storm.🙏🏻 Love from Scotland 😻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@l.c.4788]

I love this❤️you can see the other eagle flying away in background👍❤️🦅🦅❤️

[@sophieh9387]

I love watching/hearing them communicate ❤

[@TJ-id6ee]

I don't blame Shadow for not wanting to give up his cozy spot. He's so cute!

[@habslover2306]

Good job on both of their parts!

[@KimmieDawn78]

I luv how when they swop out spots, they always have a little convo! Lol Jackie always wins of course! But Shadow knows that it’s Happy wife, happy life! 😁🐣🐣🦅🦅

[@cattailer1077]

So sweet watching her tenderly protect her babes💖

[@deborahfaithreiki]

Nice little hole they've made for the eggs! I'm super impressed!

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

How sweet.

[@honusmom5144]

Shadow loves to incubate eggs. Jackie wants him to be the lookout. 😊

[@intothewinetravelandrelaxi5947]

incredible footage...Excellent work!! 💯👍👍👍

[@mindylee7488]

Love Shadow. He loves brooding their eggs. Poor Jackie has to be Mombrella. ❤❤

[@nicolesicilia760]

These videos are the best part of my day. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. ❤️

[@ophylias2107]

Cute eagle sounds

[@watergirl929]

Man Shadow never wants to share 😂 he loves daddy time

[@klyrebird]

Fantastic to watch

[@TJ-id6ee]

Thanks for such a great detailed update Sandy!

[@Fishsticks007]

Gorgeous in the snow! ❤❤❤❤

[@marykuchlenz8071]

Love them!

[@irenegrilley5488]

I really love this! Thank you FOBBV😄💕

[@gungho1284]

Aww! He got a good little warm spot going for his tootsies. He didn't wanna get up.

[@wulfboi8808]

I just subscribed on Feb. 10th, 2023. Watching this gorgeous feed from the middle of nowhere country side in Ontario, Canada. Nature is the best. 💯🐺🏳‍🌈😻🍔🍟💥🌌🍁

[@mvenick]

Shadow didn't want to give up that nice warm spot. He's so sweet 😍

[@tammykorol0927]

Jackie: I'm back, dear, now off you go. I SAID...off you go! 😄🥰

[@miditrax]

❤ these 2!

[@tallieallen397]

I’m sure he probably liked the warmth of the Egg-loo too😊

[@ohwhataday7171]

Beautiful!

[@Whatnok]

Sweet Shad. Sorry handsome. “You Are The Father” Jackie give him more incubating time w his eggs. He wants to bind w his little eaglets and pass down his energy to them. 😁🥰🦅🦅🥚🥚❤️✨🙏🏼stay warm brave ones❤️

[@richardjohnson5529]

Wonderful

[@gwaksdGSDulsan]

생생히 잘 보고 있습니다 ^^~~

[@calamus80]

Wonderful ❤️

[@rogue7723]

They make _such cute_ noises. 🥰

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

the most dedicated parents!

[@breezybird403]

Two eggs! I only knew of one!

[@chrishewitt4404]

This is beautiful !!

[@afakkobyab5982]

such a great channel. Thank you very much -- from Türkiye

[@auntiem873]

I wonder what Jackie said that got Shadow to move? Like did she tell him there was a crow on the other side of the lake talking smack about Shadows hunting skill? Shadow doesn’t want to move but can’t let the crow get away with saying that either. So he leaves and now Jackie is smiling about how easy it was to trick him this time.

[@mpetry912]

TWO eggs ! wow !

[@TSOgirl1]

*shadow and jackie, no fighting*

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

He’s probably enjoying being out in the wind. Looks all snuggled down in the nest. 😅

[@sheilaj5818]

so interesting to see. beautiful creatures.

[@oksanakendle6287]

Shadow:"Come back in two hours."

[@chriscon1280]

I like the way they communicate 🥰❤️

[@gritskennedy5007]

So cold winter is harsh this year.

[@JB-jf3ke]

I deliver to pig farms in the Independence,Iowa area and one of the farms is ironically called Eagle Ridge. Last week I was lucky enough to do my deliverys during the day and found out why it's called Eagle Ridge,there was a group of 12 that occupy the wooded area near the farm,these birds are so beautiful and amazing

[@jackiereamy4871]

Some AWE!!!!

[@terryW162]

Awesome

[@levidonato4066]

Husbands n wives you should learn from Jackie n Shadow they are worth watching what a lovely couple. All the best to you. ❤❤❤

[@lisakelly5650]

Any updates on their offspring from last nesting? Spirit and liberty I think they were named.

[@sandspar]

Took him awhile to put Spirit's toe biting behind him.

[@vivir339]

Jackie: Ok, I’ll take it from here now. Shadow: Jackie: Shadow: ….but I just got comfortable. Jackie: Shadow: Jackie: Shadow: Jackie: Well I can’t just stand here all day… Shadow: Jackie: Shadow: Jackie: Shadow: ….okay fine.

[@petrahaubner7138]

Good mornig! Germany

[@kimwalter3420]

Do they ever snuggle together in the nest?

[@briaubs5185]

Is this clutch likely to make it?? It’s just SO early in the year…I’m not feeling real confident here…

[@suduhm8851]

Where does Shodow sleep, at night when Jackie is on the nest?

[@eddieboggs8306]

If only people loved their young as much.

[@ryanh4700]

Has any fish been brought in ? Thanks I

[@dancingkay2604]

I’m worried Jackie is not eating 🐟❓Has Shadow been providing food? 😢

[@miriamhelm4790]

Do they ever both sit together to stay warm?

[@aqueladaniela]

How to know who is the female?

[@11sophia11]

I never seen one this close😃

[@chellechelle162]

When did Jackie lay eggs? I missed it.

[@maryvarallo6312]

On the 11th and the 14th

[@chellechelle162]

@@maryvarallo6312 thank you

[@drewsg3]

When does the snow subside?

[@Fishsticks007]

I’m in Northern central California and after Monday the state should get Break- possibly storm on Wednesday but after that looks clearer! California is getting beautiful huge amounts of snow in the mountains!

[@Anne5440_]

Yes this snowpack is desperately needed. The eagles are adapted for this weather.

[@gladysmold]

To cold to hatch.

[@fltngmmth]

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