1-25-2024 It’s Here!...The Egg Is Here!

The moment we’ve all been waiting for arrived at 16:55:10 this afternoon as Jackie’s first egg of 2024 softly appeared beneath her in the nest bowl.
Jackie’s egg-laying process took only about 6 minutes from the time she stood up in the nest bowl until the moment the egg appeared. As the egg pushes through her, her back hunches up and all of her feathers stand up…and Jackie emits little teakettle sounds of the work involved in pushing the egg through.
A closeup of the egg shows its beautiful white oval perfection. A few spots on the egg show areas that have probably not dried out yet from coming out wet. There is also sometimes tiny bits of blood on a new egg-all perfectly normal.
After recovering for a few minutes, Jackie stepped ever so gently around the egg and then rolled it for the first time, right underneath her.
In under 20 minutes from egg-laying, Shadow arrived at the nest, bringing a new stick. After scanning around the neighborhood, then noticing Jackie’s behavior, Shadow checked underneath her from in front of her, and appeared (from the cam2 view) to have seen the egg.
Jackie has now settled in on the egg, scooting it up into her brood patch, to have a well-deserved sleep for the night. Shadow will be roosting somewhere nearby and watching over the nest.
Big congratulations to Jackie and Shadow!
Sleep well, Jackie! You deserve a lovely rest after such awesome work.
Sandy
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[@barnowlwatcher]

What a beautiful sight. Please Universe, let them have a successful season. ❤

[@Auntiehoney217]

🙏🙏🙏🥚🦅

[@micahsomers5934]

Thank You God.

[@ManFromTheFizz]

You mean God?

[@debrabray7849]

Awesome!!

[@RayaEagleWings]

Beautiful 🦅❤️🦅❤️

[@sandywa3057]

I’m so happy for Jackie and Shadow! God please let them have a successful season! 🙏❤️❤️

[@Whatnok]

❤amen 🙏

[@franceswitham8214]

I'm praying, too. I'd so love to see siblings again.

[@bextra1968]

I’m so happy for Jackie and Shadow! So Eggciting! I’m also happy for FOBBV! Thanks cam ops, mods and all who make this happen for us to see!❤

[@CM-sm6rs]

It's obviously work to lay an egg. When Jackie was making those noises, feathers puffed out, with her bearing down, l thought wow! You go girl! ❤

[@kaydensedona]

I would hold my breath as she was pushing. Like a birthing coach!

[@user-xk4do9ex2f]

Her feathers slowly puffed out looking like a turkey. 😂😂

[@ursularight]

I can't believe how different she looks, her eyes look tired even. I can really tell them apart when it's normally hard for me.

[@JenFoxworth]

Least she ain't a kiwi.

[@WildWestGal]

Full moon egg delivery! Well done, Jackie!!! CONGRATS Jackie and Shadow!!! ❤❤❤🦅🦅🦅

[@theck672]

Good point! That’s cool! Full moon 🌝 egg 🥚!

[@okiesoko515]

❤ I love how attentive Shadow is!!! He comes quick and starts moving sticks and checking to make sure Jackie is ok! Such a beautiful relationship between those two! I hope and pray for a healthy baby! 🙏

[@featherbabymom5706]

Lord, bless them. Jackie, Shadow, and the beautiful egg. Could we have just a bit more fluff? ❤

[@RhondaHawkes]

I agree! I clean out my clothes dryer vents in the spring and let it fly to help the local birds ❤

[@annaflores4782]

Awww, that's so awesome 🐦☺️!! I would have never thought of doing that​@@RhondaHawkes

[@AKhere774]

This egg is doomed without fluff for her to incubate it. It’ll break.

[@featherbabymom5706]

@@AKhere774 I agree. It seems to me that the sticks appear must more sinister this year as opposed to the previous years! I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way.

[@tinahoward9884]

THIS! I am talking out loud to the screen! Where is the cushion?

[@william-uc2oy]

Talk all you want about whomever being your favorite couple. For myself it’s Jackie and Shadow hands down.

[@DCB938]

Woohoo. It was thrilling to watch. Never thought I’d get so excited about a bird laying an egg, but I never watched it before. I was rooting for her. 😀 So glad to see this. I pray that they will be a happy and healthy family

[@kristinebrown414]

Is this her actually laying it or our first glimpse at the egg? Please excuse my monkey brain

[@Jon-cw8bb]

She's laying it in this video. You can hear her making telltale noises and body movements required! Eg teakettle noises, feathers standing up. Read description! ​@@kristinebrown414

[@theck672]

@@kristinebrown414- it’s both… we see her in labor and then the egg…there is a good write up on what we are seeing egg by the people who posted the video…hope that helps!

[@kcloveonaleash]

Thank you everyone 🎉FOBBV. Loved being able to witness Mother Nature at work🥚

[@DG-wu7ke]

He was telling the world! 🤞🤞🤞

[@konavader]

I know where I'll be every morning for the next month. Loving it! Way to go Jackie! Aloha FOBBV

[@kufgeo]

Shadow's arrival was a welcome comic relief after witnessing Jackie's valiant efforts. The man is carrying a nice stick on him at all times. And his "what's different about you?" stare at Jackie before noticing the egg was priceless.

[@melissajanaemiddleton6811]

😁

[@Wendylovespitties]

Totally!

[@debrapeasley2606]

Oh my gosh, you just made my day! And brightened my heart. Blessings to Jackie, Shadow and their new life.

[@patricks_music]

My cats are very concerned after hearing Jackie’s noises

[@hyperdementia8784]

Because that is a predator to them

[@joycegronenthal2560]

My cat sat in front of the TV watching them❤

[@djr6876]

Shadow knew something was up. Jackie’s puffed up feathers and small squeaks. He takes a peek.

[@muffulettasandwich8051]

The tea kettle sound ! Missed it for so long

[@PlantNative]

And to think this has been going on for a million years…what a sight!

[@debbiebarrow817]

As a mother you know what she's going thru. I tear up everytime . I pray for success in raising this chick.

[@loretalabitag9744]

Congratulations Jackie and shadow.🥳🥳🥳

[@joanhall8394]

WE NEED FLUFF!!😁

[@theck672]

Yes! Agree!

[@FOBBVCAM]

Jackie and Shadow began adding fluff as of January 4th. While there is less accumulated materials than in previous years, we will have to wait and see that the nest is 'good enough' for Jackie as of now!

[@RhondaHawkes]

I clean out my clothes dryer vents in the spring and let it fly to help local birds, FYI :-) @@FOBBVCAM

[@chogan201]

Definitely needs more Fluff!!! Jackie is pretty much laying on sticks ..

[@lisadieter-burns]

I like how Jackie lifts up as soon as she laid her egg as if to show all of us. ❤️

[@boa1793]

Her pushing out muscles are probably going back to normal after that stress. She’s a beauty.

[@kathrynwicklund5880]

Shadows reaction was priceless 😂

[@joanndale3347]

Laid on the 5-5-5-5 Leo full moon @ 4:55pm..... so cool! Moon is at 5° Leo and went full at 5:55am this morning.

[@HaileyKat]

This is my second season watching FOBBV and these are the eagles to have started my journey on raptor watching! 💖 Hoping for a successful season for Jackie and Shadow 🥹 They hold a special spot in my heart.

[@CSmith-mm3kg]

I was so happy to see the first egg! And Jackie worked hard to lay that egg! Her high pitched tones, her feathers fluffing up, her stance all pointed towards her announcing, "an egg is coming!" Eventually proud Papa Shadow arrived and took a seat on a branch where he will protect his mate Jackie and their egg. I hope with all my heart that Jackie and Shadow can protect the eggs and keep them warm enough so the eggs will be viable. Let's put our hope in Jackie and Shadow having adorable little eaglets. ❤

[@eg9899]

Congratulations Jackie & Shadow 🎉🙏❤️

[@texasgal6201]

I feel honored! Jackie laid that beautiful egg on my birthday! 😮

[@dayzemae9015]

Shadow just cracks me up with those looks!

[@erinradoauthor]

Go Jackie! Go Jackie! Go Jackie! Hopefully we get pips this season!

[@AKhere774]

There won’t be without fluff.

[@Mary-zr1vi]

​@@AKhere774Yes, I was thinking the same thing: Where's the fluff? Need some cushioning for the precious egg!

[@erinradoauthor]

@@AKhere774 Yeah, Shadow is a stick man. The nest definitely needs more fluff!

[@genievibes3675]

Oh there is so much weather ahead! Hoping for the best this spring!!

[@krislewis7705]

My first day checking in on J and S in like 6 months. What great news🎉❤

[@WeezyWeez1984]

Here come all you can eat headless fish for queen Jackie 😂 Congratulations Jackie and handsome Shadow 🎉

[@kristinebrown414]

WOW. I found this channel last year right around the time everyone was expecting their egg to hatch. That obviously didn't happen but I am so thankful to see the process from the beginning. LETS GO SHADOW AND JACKIE!!!!

[@ursularight]

same, twas the night the storm of the century descended upon LA

[@annaflores4782]

ME TOO 😃!! Just so happen to stumble across J&S around this time last year. My heart filled with such love for them after seeing them buried in snow to keep the 🥚warm 🥲. They are an awesome team 🏆!!

[@DavidMcFarner]

I just encountered this! I’ll be watching now too. That was so cool.

[@deborahwhite5774]

❤ First time I have heard the teakettle sound.. So exciting!

[@serenitee6632]

Mommy Jax, bless your heart. Ya did it again. Mommy Jax and Shad Dad are the best! Love you!🫶😻❤️😘🦅🦅🦅

[@kathycronin3571]

Jackie and her tea kettle sounds are just the cutest. Praying for a viable egg this season. Congratulations to FOBBV Jackie and Shadow.

[@itsjim2875]

Whew - finally! Congratulations Jackie & Shadow!

[@michaelkrynski7793]

God bless, Jackie and Shadow in 2024 and beyond! :)

[@Nebo-oblaka33]

Боже мой, какое счастье!!! Давно наблюдаем за этой красивой парой, очень переживали, когда яйца погибли в шторм. Надеемся, в это раз все получится! ❤ Большой привет из России🤗

[@skyedancer3106]

Beautiful mama with her precious little hopeful.❤❤❤

[@obi-wanakakenobi6750]

Congratulations Jackie and Shadow!! That is a beautiful eggie 😊🤗

[@takemetothesea6238]

Big congrats Jackie & Shadow!!!!💙🙏

[@Whatnok]

The Precious Golden Egg is here! ❤️Jackie n Shadows precious eggie🥚✨❤🙏🥰

[@lb1460]

Shadow was here, then Jackie laid her egg. Such a wonderful day indeed❤

[@IdeonFukkatsu]

They're gonna have to watch that thing like a hawk.

[@sylvisterling8782]

Better yet... keep an eagle eye on it!

[@jeribarzotti4862]

Yes more fluff please! God Bless Jackie and Shadow, keep them safe so they can raise their family.

[@CoExist64]

Amazing! My third year watching and it’s always a wonderful feeling! God bless our Eagles :)

[@annduncan4081]

How cool was THAT?!!!!? Jackie is amazing !

[@jessicazeigler8730]

This just melts my heart. I jus love these two 🤍🤍

[@sylvisterling8782]

I just love these three!

[@jessicazeigler8730]

@@sylvisterling8782 awe yessss!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@auntiem873]

I don’t know if Shadow really got to see the egg. Jackie didn’t move much for him to see. But, he knows a baby was born.❤️

[@remmary100]

The video quality is amazing. Thank you!

[@denisetowers1820]

I am so happy for J and S!! I was so heartbroken for them last time. I hope this will be a successful hatch.

[@nunyabiz-]

Congrats to J & S !🎉 also to all the helping humans, big thanks!

[@debdew7125]

🎉Congratulations Jackie and Shadow!!

[@jozzy5322]

Love you Jackie and Shadow hope you have a beautiful family 😍

[@kuuleikam4200]

Woot woot scree scree. More soft fluffy stuff. Third year aunty here.

[@artimidz3451]

Way to Go, Jackie & Shadow! 👏 We're so fortunate to bear witness to your life! 🤩

[@shirleyhoy5544]

Yay Jackie and Shadow! I'm so happy for FOBBV! Thanks for the beautiful cam views

[@sofiahedman21]

This is such a beautiful sight i love to see Jackie and shadow always together 😁🩷

[@janetackland493]

I can hear the dogs barking and she is so alert to every sound. ❤

[@Bonnatella]

Staying positive for Jackie and Shadow this season! 🎉 My favorite eagles out there! 🦅

[@veryberry39]

Eeee! How exciting! I haven't spent much time here since they flew off to enjoy their summer together, so I'm excited to cozy up with the rest of the eagle fam this season and watch our favorite pair. Thanks, FOBBV, for keeping us all updated!

[@constanceburkett4989]

Oh my, I’m so excited!

[@Seanenanigans]

Woot woot! Awesome! I pray everything goes well this time!

[@MyAccount-pz9be]

Well done, Jackie. Well done

[@mykirbs2002]

I am so happy to see this egg laying live! Magical 🎉❤

[@BullToTheShit]

She's a pro. She's done this many times. Approximately 35-day countdown to hatching!

[@cataniamommaitalia87]

Well, except she left her egg, for too long, last season

[@BullToTheShit]

@@cataniamommaitalia87 That was after the 35 days. She sensed the eggs were duds (and was right, zero movement since they never advanced beyond the yolk stage), and started leaving the egg alone for longer & longer periods of time.

[@KandiMullen]

So excited and happy to see this!

[@muffinland]

Let's GOOOOOOOO Cograts Jackie and Shadow, hope it is an easier time this season, and may the eaglet be born healthy and strong.

[@Lwof1025]

May this beautiful couple have their egg form completely to a healthy baby eagle! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@susans4960]

Woohoo Jackie what a beautiful egg. I’m looking forward to seeing some adorable fluff balls.

[@JenDraper]

So eggcited!! Can't wait to see what this season brings. Love the little noises Jackie makes!

[@RayaEagleWings]

We have followed Jackie and Shadow for many years, we love wildlife, and we love them so much , hoping for little eaglettes this season for them ❤️ They’re so beautiful. 🦅🦅❤️❤️ Wonderful news!

[@gloria_gem]

Today isTatyana's Day in Russia. My name is Tatyana! Thank you, Jackie, for the presicious gift! And thank you to Shadow too!❤

[@brendalefebvre4102]

So exciting to see Mother Nature. Congratulations Jackie!

[@GramMooakaRed1]

Thank you Jackie and Shadow❤

[@watergirl929]

Oh congratulations Jackie and Shadow!! Oh I pray this will be a successful season for Jackie and Shadow! 🥚 🦅 🦅

[@hherroyal05]

Yayyyyy! After all the drama of past day, a little blue oval-shaped beautiful egg!🥚🙏 ❤

[@JenZen4life1111]

Amazing!!! Congratulations Jackie and Shadow ❤❤❤ Bless them and their little egg🪺🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@HealingThroughPuppyLove]

This was such a happy delight to see ❤❤❤❤ praying their baby makes it 🥰🩵🤲🩵

[@LemonLadyRecords]

I'm kind of sad, alas, and surprised, although I thought she was probably gravid. Since laying late, and no big soft, fluffy nestorations, I looked into the nest history before last season, plus fluff in videos (sometimes a little for 1st egg, none other years), and it's a tough nest. There was an old comment that said it was one of highest nests in the US, and that causes challenges, but didn't say what, and I've had no luck finding anything about that. But I can see how latitude, the mild sea level climate there, and day length belie the stormy, snowy winters and severe late storms. Could explain the lack of other nests and visiting eagles mostly at certain times (after lakes have frozen elsewhere). I hope Shadow gets in sync now and into the fluff. He's really great with it! The eggs really need the insulation and wind break of it. But going to go forward with this knowledge and try not to be as disappointed as last year, if things don't turn out. And Shadow wanted eggs/chicks so badly! I hope they can aerate fluff into a deeper bole, the weather isn't too bad, and we have one or two eaglets in 35 days!! ❤️🦅🦅🥚

[@retiredoldguy706]

One of the best comments I have seen, perched here a few seasons now and how we all hope to add to our family after Spirit, congratulations Jackie and Shadow. Fluff up and good fishing😎

[@atoile1365]

Beautiful Jackie. A precious moment when Shadow flew in. I hope for a wonderful outcome for these two. ❤

[@carlamilne2265]

I am so happy for them it was awesome to see Shadow checking on her and the new egg. He is so sweet

[@dawnanders4682]

Hooray for Jackie and Shadow ❤

[@annaradlinger1107]

Congratulations Jackie & Shadow!!! So happy for you two & rooting for more eggs & then eaglets.🦅🦅❤❤❤

[@caribbeanlvr7929]

Wonderful video!!❤ Shadow, please bring more fluff. Jackie looks so uncomfortable on all those sticks, and we don't want the egg/s to crack. 🙏 praying for a successful season 🙏

[@sprokts]

Congrats to Jackie & Shadow!

[@Goldenaussie1213]

Yay Jackie, you go girl! I hope this season gives you success. Can't wait to see Shadows reaction❤

[@waltercoyle6393]

Best of luck Shadow and Jackie.

[@aidagarcia2078]

🎉🎉🎉. . So happy for these two beautiful big birds 😊.. love them. I hope this year we get to see a new life.

[@marymatias6908]

Yay congratulations to Jackie and shadow for there 🥚!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@enthusiast1]

Wow, congrats you two... and FOBBV et al!! ❤🥂🙏

[@colorfulpainter1]

Congratulations sweet Jackie and Shadow! ❤ God bless them with a good season this year.🙏🏻

[@kristinLB]

I’m so exited! Last year was my first year watching g and it was so sad they weren’t viable.

[@diane9501]

What wonderful news, i pray that Jackie & Shadow have success this season Thank you LH from UK 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sharonlake9867]

Yay! Congratulations Jackie and Shadow!

[@jake9705]

Jackie was in intense labor for longer than I expected 😳 Thought the eagle egg was going to effortlessly roll out like a cartoon chicken's egg 😅

[@dewbow134]

Definitely nothing like movies where they show birds effortlessly throwing eggs out. And the hatching can take so many hours compared to birds just popping out of eggs within seconds in movies. Totally different in real life

[@bkgarr6041]

Yes that didn't look like a picnic! Poor girl was laboring! ❤️

[@intricateinc8566]

*Awesome news. Hopefully a lil baby birdy this year* 🦅🥚🦅

[@ChadSchuller]

So excited to follow this pairs journey once again! Thanks for all you do FOBBV team

[@kaydensedona]

This is my first time watching this process in the now. I love this couple so much!! And I am so excited to see this family grow. 🦅❤