11-19-2024 Juvenile Learning To Be An Eagle

Over the last few days, we had a unique privilege to observe a visiting young eagle in the habitat. Their dark head & beige belly (a signature mark of the 1st year plumage) indicate that they have not molted yet. It means that the visitor hatched sometime in 2024 and cannot be Spirit, who hatched in 2022..
The Juvie made their first appearance on Saturday, perching amicably with either Jackie or Shadow on the Stick Depot Snag (SDS). On Sunday, they caused quite a commotion during dusk rendezvous. Jackie & Shadow exchanged loud words with the visitor & would not let them use the favorite Roost Tree (RT). Instead, the Juvie had to roost in the Waldo area. The infrared light from the new Wide View cam (invisible to the eagles & only visible to the cam) revealed that the visitor was banded.
Interestingly enough, we had another Sub-Adult roosting in the same exact spot in the past. This area used to be a communal eagle roost several decades ago, before we had an established nesting pair. Looks like that spot remains attractive for the eagles, as if that branch has a "Roost" sign printed in Eaglish.
On Monday, the persistent Juvie managed to earn a spot on the RT after a brief altercation with Jackie on the SDS. All three roosted together as it was getting darker. By dawn on Tuesday, the Juvie woke up alone on the RT. Jackie & Shadow chortled their morning greetings from the Lookout Snag.
Young Bald Eagles are highly nomadic & may travel thousands of miles away from their natal territories. By the time they reach sexual maturity at 4-5 years, they start looking for a nesting territory & generally settle down within 100 miles from their place of origin.
Since we could not read the band color of the Juvie, we do not know where they come from. They could be from any place on the Pacific Flyway, from Alaska to Baja. It’s always great to see them thriving & learning new eagle skills from Jackie & Shadow.
Thank you everyone for your continued support of our environmental educational non-profit. Your contributions make these observations possible!
Cali
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[@roserussom335]

Cali, thank you for the information! Somehow, I missed this video for a few days, but so glad I caught it. Maybe we'll get more visits like this! ❤

[@TonyGalla-kw4hw]

I was kayaking, and it was just me. I saw aome wildlife, but not much. I was on shallow water, and my little boat got closer and closer to the banks of the river. Out of nowhere, a grown but definitely eaglet flew over my head and onto this little tree. I stopped paddling, and me and that eaglet just looked at each other. I'll bet it thought how odd I looked on the river in my little boat. I began paddling again,and the eaglet just watched me go down river. It was an amazing encounter. I knew that I was face to face with a wild bird.

[@sarahmarks7082]

It's hard enough to be a wild animal in the winter and must be so scary for a young animal. It's a great thing that this young eagle found a gentle pair who allow them to be in their vicinity. Thank you for this info! This branch must indeed have an invisible ' Roost Here ' sign on it!

[@featherbabymom5706]

Cali, your information about this Juvie and all things Eagle was so detailed and informative. Thanks very much.

[@mehdib9035]

Beautiful images. Thanks for the explanations below the video, valuable information.

[@purrfection325]

Thank you so much for the info below the video and for the wonderful videos on Jackie and Shadow ❤ Hopefully they be successful this year

[@JMGoldSC]

Great info....Hope the young one lives a long, healthy life

[@artimidz3451]

What amazing footage 😍 beautiful big bear valley, wishing you continued success at staying Wild Forever! 💓

[@cynthialiberatore368]

What a treat to be able to witness that! Thank you so much!!!

[@robynperdieu3434]

I was hoping you would post a vid today. I tuned in at 5:50 a.m. your time to hear the screeching and then dead silence. Heart was pumping at what happened. Thanks much! Oh and I wonder if the pinecone is a tool for how an egg would fit. I noticed how J sat on it like she does the eggs

[@tanjaluk7907]

So beautiful ❤

[@schmup53]

Thank you!

[@lb1460]

Great write up. Thank you. So interesting.

[@barbmahoney5179]

Love them! Such wonderful information. Thank you!

[@jamiedagg2797]

So amazing these two!❤

[@joetaylorchristmastree2866]

Good afternoon I love your videos ❤

[@sofiahedman21]

i love your videos so much 🥰

[@debbymyers-e5b]

THANK YOU FOR THE NEWS!! WOW.....YOUNGSTERS AROUND LEARNING THE ROPES, & ABOUT THE FAMILIES OF EAGLES, IN THE AREAS!! COOOOOOOL!! THEY ARE THRILLING TO VIEW. ALWAYS PRAYING FOR EVERY EAGLE TO BE SAFE & HAPPY & LIVE A LONG & SUCCESSFUL LIFE!! GLORIOUS EAGLES ARE OUR FAVORITES, & LOVE YOUR REPORTS & GRATEFUL TOO!! 😊👍❤️🫶❤🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅❤️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲🫶✝️🙏❤️🚀🙏

[@rebekahruiz111]

🥞 🦅♥️🦅 pancaking!! I LOVE IT !!!..... Love you Jackie and Shadow!!!

[@mbkrampert]

So funny to see this youngster. ❤

[@WireMosasaur]

must be great as a juvenile who wants to learn from their elders to have eagle super-vision. you don't even have to approach them you can just watch closely what they're doing from like a mile away like "fish with the stripes? hm! interesting!" lol

[@quest2outdoors]

Can’t believe the pine cone still there

[@beguileme8201]

I laugh every time I see it.

[@CoExist64]

There is at least one pine cone every year, it has a purpose

[@KohalaLover]

Thank you Sandy. 💛

[@MommaLlama]

Hatching a pine cone😂❤️

[@belindanelson6364]

love jackie and shadow

[@shadylane7988]

I don't feel so bad about my cluttered abode now. Always moving stuff out of the way.

[@artimidz3451]

🤣

[@vonroe6910]

You skipped the part where Jackie flew off the nest right at the juvenile, and the juvenile crying as it flew to a different nighttime roosting spot?

[@aquamarineblue8690]

❤😊

[@milanpodlipny1537]

Sweetheart🥰🤩💕🙋Daniela FROM CZ

[@annasimko2753]

❤

[@pjb12025]

Could this be one of the eaglets from West End ???

[@FOBBVCAM]

Without getting clear ID on the band, it could not be determined hatch location. Have a great day!

[@mythoughtwhatyousay]

Pine corn still there 😧, I hope either Jackie or Shadow rid of pine corn out before eggs arrive! I hardly can't wait to see their eggs coming🤗.. By the way I'm really enjoying to watch Jackie and Shadow, very fascinating Jackie and Shadow building nest, awesome! Jackie and Shadow are so beautiful eagles..

[@artimidz3451]

Is it possible that Shadow mated with the unknown Juvie?!

[@FOBBVCAM]

Hi there. This Juvenile is likely less than 1 year old (hatch year 2024). Eagles do not reach sexual maturity until 4-5 years. Additionally, there is no way to determine the gender of this particular youngster. Hope this helps!

[@artimidz3451]

@FOBBVCAM SO glad to know that juvenile eagles cannot be sexually exploited 💓 TYSM, for your awesome work, FOBBV!

[@noydb3453]

Why can't anyone snap a photo from the captured video and zoom in to see what color the banding is?

[@FOBBVCAM]

We do try to identify as best as is possible. Sometimes even with a zoom, it is difficult to see. Have a great day!

[@sharonperry5213]

👍👍👀👋💙💚🦅🦅🪹

[@kayloubritton1110]

Can a male eagle have more than one paramore, for lack of a better word 😂

[@jenk6475]

❤

[@Deb_C]

❤