2020-03-02 Big Bear🦅Persistent Intruder & Textbook Teamwork👍Adult Baldy Kicked Off Nest Three Times!

Adult bald eagle invades the territory and lands on the nest multiple times. Jackie and Shadow take turns chasing it around.
The intruder ends up being kicked off the nest three times.
Bald eagles routinely compete for territories and mating opportunities. They engage in territorial disputes, which may result in displacements.
Egg#1 is 53 days old, Egg#2 is 50 days old. The eggs are not expected to hatch.
12:27 Editing error: The arrow should read 'Intruder' instead of 'Shadow' 🙃
Live feed from a bald eagle nest at Big Bear Lake, CA provided by the Friends of Big Bear Valley. friendsofbigbearvalley.org/

[@jmdinlove5454]

How do birds know who's who? They all look the same

[@GuarujaBrazilGTASA-MP]

@@JohnDoe-id1es stupid answer, you should take some medicines.

[@katherine1304]

each eagle looks different in another eagle’s opinion. they all have different voices too. same as we can easily recognize people

[@petea2485]

@@JohnDoe-id1es explain yourself big lips I'm intrigued

[@hitosisakurai2020]

@@CaliCondor zz

[@hitosisakurai2020]

@@CaliCondore

[@Evanr310]

Can't believe I just found Jackie's and shadows live feed this year 2024, if I would've watched this during 2020 covid year I would not have been as bored

[@ArandomPerson-.]

I agree I’m surprised I didn’t find Jackie and shadow before

[@Herbster41]

Shadow: Yeah, yeah I’m comin’ (then) HOLY S**T!!! Jackie: Yeah Holy S**T! WTF ya been?!!!

[@chasugc3740]

Out tryin' to catch some dinner for you babe. Where you think?

[@moondoggie1970]

My wife and I discovered this live cam a month ago and have been mesmerized ever since. We also have watched the past videos of Jackie and Shadow that covered some of their adventures. I will even wake up at 3am sometimes and check in on them.

[@CoExist64]

Yes, that was me my first year! We were fortunate enough to watch them hatch and raise Spirit, which was a joy to behold! Glad to have you with us :)

[@user-es3vx9te9v]

WOW ....THIS IS A REAL TREAT TO BE ABLE TO WITNESS NATURE UP CLOSE LIKE THIS. WOW.

[@veronicastewart1112]

That Jackie is fierce.

[@evelynbare1975]

Of course, she's a Mother, protecting her babies. I do wonder if she will mate with Shadow again since he seems ill suited to protecting the brood. Can't blame the other male, Jackie is a great Mother and a catch!

[@Anpassa3]

I’m surprised that whole patch of snow didn’t melt from Jackie’s adrenaline and blood boiling 😡

[@calvinroyal3444]

Boiled eagle eggs.. yummy...

[@randompie3059]

@@calvinroyal3444 weirdo

[@deetobias1557]

Jackie ain't playin with that fool! You go girl!

[@CoExist64]

Early on it seemed she was calling for Shadow because he returns shortly thereafter. It is amazing to watch this, thanks to Cali and Big Bear for bringing this beauty to us. Hope the eaglettes (lol) are hatched 🐣 soon

[@ShaoiSaku]

His protective instinct is incomparable. They give their lives for eggs, if necessary. Many human beings should learn from them.

[@steve810]

@Tony Teslafan what a burn. 💨

[@armywidow6004]

@Tony Teslafan yes we do. Just not in that way.

[@Lorisucu]

@Tony Teslafan Not with that attitude they don't

[@queenofkingsbury]

Of course we do the same, what a dig

[@sassafrasandthorwanchese1630]

@Phantom 1969(small minded ignorance) There's still an egg involved..... humans would just as soon destroy a viable life as if they were taking out the trash!!

[@6teezkid]

You were so right! When they finally became parents in March of 2022, they sure DID end up being the absolute best eagle parents I've ever seen. And everyone sees and knows it and comment daily about it. We watch other eagles, but nobody seems to have witnessed this great and close-knit parenting of this eagle pair. The gentle and loving care they give Spirit is so beautiful to watch. I've been watching pair in Florida and they do take care of two eaglets, but it's just nothing compared to Jackie and Shadow. I wonder if it's because of their two years in a row with tragedy for their eggs. Don't know, but their constant loving attention to Spirit, to each other and maintaining nest is amazing to watch. We even love watching Jackie and Shadow get into their marital bliss disagreements over sticks! 👍🏼😁💖

[@robertharris8403]

Yes you're totally right 🌹

[@Astronurd]

You haven’t been watching eagles for long have you?

[@6teezkid]

@@Astronurd - I think whatever your words meant, you could've made it with a point and some politeness. Then, I could have answered your point with politeness. Then, we would've had what's called "a conversation." Getting shitty to obviously show some superiority is called arrogance. I have a feeling you do that often. Insecure people do.

[@maryalicepage1668]

@@6teezkid MO

[@Idgjy]

Chi chi - this video is from 2020. You're referencing 2022?

[@patriciaadler5743]

Years ago, Shadow was the intruder on Mr. B. Shadow would not leave and won the prize .. Jackie 💥

[@TOTALCAMARO]

Great video. Thank you for placing the arrows in, it’s very helpful. Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. 🦅🦅

[@deniselanglois6193]

Yes those arrows are so great

[@doramonroy5817]

Jackie & Shadow are bad ass! ❤️❤️

[@robertharris8403]

Smile 🌹

[@SilenceSupreme]

Wow, what a tough life. I didn't know they laid eggs in winter time. Not an easy job. Im amazed they manage to keep them warm.

[@jeanmorgan4071]

I hesitated to start watching this pair because I have a very strong tendency to become totally addicted. I watched the T family of GHOwls in Edmond, Oklahoma from nesting to fledges, I didn’t want to do anything but watch them! Followed them four years in a row. But here I am and I feel the joy of watching this fascinating pair already deep in my soul.❤

[@DanaAshlie]

Dude shadow...if you're not gonna fight the intruder then at least sit on the eggs! LoL

[@harrymills2770]

I wondered about that. I thought eagles took turns. It sure seems like they're spending too much time off the nest, given the weather conditions. Made me wonder if maybe it was a premature clutch and the "intruder" wanted in on the 2nd attempt. But I thought they mated for life, so what do I know?

[@buffalokay]

💜 Sweet shadow lol

[@De.D1]

Hi Dana, Really appreciate your videos over the years. You are a blessing! 🙏 I have been watching Jackie and Shadow to get my mind off this crazy world! God bless you! 😊

[@Curteman20]

Good job to these eagles building a sturdy nest. Held up fine even after all the commotion. Excellent footage btw. Congratulations to the individuals who set this camera system and angle up for us. Gotta love technology

[@gabe-po9yi]

I’ve gotta say that we (the US) have the best national bird. Regal, aristocratic and darn good parents, to boot.

[@CoExist64]

Darn skippy we do! :) 🇺🇸 🦅

[@kevenmcginn5406]

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍🏻

[@anthonyharraden4709]

Merica 🇺🇸

[@Minarreal]

Lol no. Golden eagles are the ultimate shit

[@beesmonk]

Shame about the people

[@donnawoodman6249]

I live next to a tidal river where there is an eagles nest that’s been home to a pair of them. I very much enjoy watching them and their antics in the spring. At times I’ve seen several of their off spring, up to 10 different ones at a time. What a racket in the mornings!!

[@robertharris8403]

Wow I hope to see them in reality someday 🌹

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Birds do get noisy in the am, I've witnessed several wakeups with multiple Macaws, Lord have mercy! Gotta have hearing protection designed for gunfire!! It's so much more intense with a cockatoo added, and being inside, I just had to retreat outside for a few minutes! Wow!!

[@FlowerGirl8]

You don’t mean 10 eaglets in one nest at the same time, the max # of eggs is 3 (clutch) as they grow quite quickly and take up a lot of room even in a large nest! It’s very special to have all three eggs live long enough to fledge the nest.

[@babyblack8805]

What did the intruder want? Well done Jackie! Thank you very much Cali Condor for identifying each eagle and for the slow motion mode! Great video!

[@thundercrown278]

I'm guessing it was another female who was trying to run Jackie off. That's what happened in DC, and it worked. Their female was infertile for 2 seasons in a row, so I guess older females are at risk from younger females who have not bonded with a male yet.

[@babyblack8805]

Oh! It's sad! Thank you @@thundercrown278

[@Th3_White_Rabbit]

Shadow… she’s a younger eagle and he’s the Fetching Prince of Big Bear.

[@pamelagibson6860]

Intruder wanted eat ze' eggs!

[@tcreate.s]

Love how careful they are with the eggs!

[@sandrasharp2934]

Why does narrative state "The eggs are not expected to hatch"? This is from last year. Did they hatch? If not, do they have to wait til next year?

[@rockers7889]

I like the Adventures of Jackie and Shadow. My twins like watching on the 55" TV with my wife and i

[@sukisukilong]

My dogs are looking all over for where Jackie must be at 😆.

[@Joker-ig8im]

Mine are completely freaking out!!!

[@nicolehegarty4749]

I'm super surprised that my dog doesn't care about all the eagle noises lol 🤣

[@TuTuFox]

SO BEAUTIFUL when they are flying🦅!! Shadow ...🤗

[@samairakhandhar1353]

I just love the way how they are protecting the 2 eggs ,and its a great idea to switchback and fourth so each of the eagle parents get time to get food and do important things for the eggs and the couple.

[@badmonkey2222]

She was having none of it!-🐦🐣💙⛅

[@lizmil]

It’s so interesting to see their communication.

[@user-cv5kx1qr5u]

Сколько тревоги и опасений !😲 Заботливые родители ! Video - 👍👍👍🔥👏🇺🇦

[@juanida1955]

This BAEA probably knew Jackie or the nest surroundings. Looks like it has been here before. But Jackie won’t tolerate it. This is her and Shadow’s nest. Boy did the both, excellent teamwork, shoo it away. So glad to know no one got hurt. The intruder didn’t wanna give up. It stressed her out so much. Protecting her eggs still. Thank you Cali. Amazing vid you shared. Loved it!

[@campervan9039]

I am actually watching the background scenery, it's beautiful.. i imagine if i can enjoy a tree house like this,....

[@janetswope5695]

I was just thinking the very same thing…this is quite a view…one that I will never have!

[@loretalabitag9744]

A mother's love for his babies even animals have that feelings

[@randompie3059]

a MOTHERS love for HIS babies?

[@armywidow6004]

Am sure that was a typo.

[@JM-bv9sn]

seems to me Jackie did most of the battle. Bad ass Mama! Shadow was MIA for too long. I believe Shadow will do better this year. From what I see so far he is very attentive to the nest. Fingers crossed for J and S and the little ones!

[@randompie3059]

@Nick Diesal no, but there is a live stream going on right now showing jackie sitting on her eggs

[@justin_5631]

I assume he's out hunting sometimes - maybe even miles off.

[@lizmil]

I know it made me very anxious. Where were you Shadow!

[@indgogirlz]

Whoa! Nice moves, Jackie and Shadow! Can't wait to see the eaglets!

[@sheilaj5818]

their teamwork is amazing to watch.

[@ruthied.3219]

Thank you again for an amazing video of how this wonderful pair of eagles together, protect what they have created.

[@andradavis7201]

jackie is a bad ass momma protecting her precious eggs........go momma go

[@robertharris8403]

Yes Jackie is a bad ass.🌹

[@katinagordon203]

Jackie and Shadow giving the intruder that smoke!!

[@mariadeac8336]

But is a logic and truth ...... no birds put the eggs for incubation in the middle of snow .......is not real ...

[@hypocritedetector3937]

Maria Deac it is real, obviously. Please do your research.

[@meaganodell4479]

Maria they are nesters and some make their homes in Alaska nests and l and you think it’s not real. Um yes ma’am. We have a few pairs where I live and they nest high in the trees near the lake SNOW and all.

[@armywidow6004]

Eagles have approximately 5,000 feathers, so they are very well insulated.

[@sassafrasandthorwanchese1630]

@@mariadeac8336 How do people like you survive to adulthood? This is as real as your lack of knowledge!! Educate yourself BEFORE you start texting or speaking!!!

[@sunnyskyez]

I feel bad that Jackie & Shadow have had enough worries without the intruder causing problems.

[@MariaGarcia-cm8dw]

que hermoso documental para conocer cómo protegen sus polluelos 🐣 muchas gracias 🙏por darnos este video en KZbin ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeanmorgan4071]

Thank you for this recap! It was mesmerizing. What a beautiful pair!

[@mariaparra7138]

She’s going to be a good mother blessed to this beautiful eagles 🙏❣️🦅🙏❣️🦅🥚🥚🙏🙏

[@robertharris8403]

Yes 🌹

[@deniselanglois6193]

Shadow took his sweet time getting to Jackie

[@sgpeterson1880]

Thank you for the recap. I was able to share the excitement of the day with my husband when he got home.

[@thndr171]

I love them so much ❤

[@tdpayne1963]

This was so heartbreaking to listen to...they will be great parents one day.

[@dahhaddad]

This is the most amazing and beautiful thing to be able to watch!

[@nimint3400]

Now I understand why the females are larger.

[@SteveKasian]

Yeah, because they do all the work! lol

[@lucaskoring4500]

They big because the protec

[@lucaskoring4500]

Wow she's really big

[@SteveKasian]

@@lucaskoring4500 B-cuz she protec

[@patriciacolombini6567]

Love in nature is beautiful ❤️

[@TuTuFox]

They r even more amazing when they r soring through the sky. There wing span...AWESOME❗ God sure did create some awesome beauty for us to see🦅 & have the honor to watch because of FofBBV👍👏 Thank u Cali Condor👍 Awesome to watch in replay. Was a crazy morning❗

[@steve810]

God is not real. Why don't you believe in Santa Claus ?

[@armywidow6004]

@@steve810 GOD IS REAL. SANTA IS NOT REAL.

[@sassafrasandthorwanchese1630]

@@steve810 Not Peter, more like Dick!! Guess we can call you Richard to be PC 🤯🤬👹

[@marykessler6445]

God. Let you see his beautiful creatures give 3 eggs for all to see

[@robertapsalm91]

Amen..

[@mimibc6620]

Estas aves son increíbles, inteligentes y hermosas, parece que les hablara a sus futuros bebés 🤩

[@sherrya6922]

That Intruder dude Won't Give Up! He's stalking her

[@nomado3650]

Majestic birds, absolutely majestic.

[@marycovington4765]

Wonderful window into nature. Thank you.

[@missmelaniesblackrosary]

Thank you for the recap of the crazy day both Jackie & Shadow had in the snow today! They were a powerful duo defending their nest. It was quite amazing to watch

[@robertharris8403]

Yes really amazing 🌹

[@Timbergal]

When does Shadow show up?

[@merahertel6256]

That last time Jackie got totally fed up. She said 'I'm gonna teach you a lesson", and she was on him like white on rice! He looked bigger than Shadow.

[@MRREE-zw6xc]

Ok so I live down in redlands and go in the foothills of mentone all the time. I've seen beautiful types of hawks and condors. And i swore i saw these beautiful birds in the sky camping a couple time. I hear them more them see them!! I love it and nice film catch!

[@lorraineblomgren6327]

I am literally on the edge of my seat

[@angelwings9734]

Very well done video. Terrific editing. This captured it all and made it easy to figure out how it all happened. Thanks so much for your hard work. Grateful they are ok. Such a strong pair!

[@ptnickb]

Epic montage!!! Looked like the intruder really knew the nest. Mr BB??, we will never know. Thank you, Cali.

[@purplebutterfly1168]

So love that they are states bird. Beautiful birds they both teamed up and got rid of that other one.

[@samanthadove9340]

Great job Jackie! Way to go to protect.

[@TuTuFox]

I was wondering if it was another Female wanting the nest😬 Poor Jackie she deserves a Spa day🛁💅🍷

[@andradavis7201]

agreed

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

Yay, Shadow back and guard Jackie and eggs.. So beautiful commutation between Jackie and Shadow, so amazing! Anyway, I’m sure stranger eagle being bother Jackie, shadow and Jackie fight over stranger. Now what happen to stranger Eagle???

[@jbk51691]

How stressful for the mom. No one messes with a mom on eggs. She will take down that male everytime. She means business. A tiger mom!! All moms will protect their young to the bitter end!!

[@patriciacolombini6567]

Soo true

[@roarksown1]

Stop ... many adult birds will push eggs out of the nest to die if it increases the survival odds of the others. It's survival of the fittest.

[@dashriprock5720]

Many human moms destroy their young in the womb.

[@manifestgtr]

@@roarksown1 Lol thank you for being the one to say it. There are videos of storks pushing babies out of the nest and cats eating their young. Let’s pump the brakes a little bit, captain supermom…

[@marypritchett115]

Saw this live and just came back to watch again. No mistake...this was eagle war.

[@robertharris8403]

Wow I hope to see them in reality someday 🌹

[@Ladybug23940]

Jackie kept warning not to step over that stick!!!

[@Mdale1011]

Great breakdown of the chaos!

[@araxiep465]

Wow ! this one I do not remember seeing it last year . . thanks for posting it

[@MrSwiftomaniac]

Truly amazing footage!!!

[@Idgjy]

Jackie did most of the defending, didn't she? Why didn't Shadow fly to knock that intruder away? Seems Jackie did the work!

[@jenniferlynn3537]

Based on size, it seems to me that the intruder was female - but even if Intruder was male, the female of the species is better equipped to repel any interloper.

[@CoExist64]

@@jenniferlynn3537exactly!

[@kayscaramellino2103]

I’m in Florida and watch the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam and have been for years. These northern Eagles amaze me that they can nest in the snow. It seems like they wouldn’t even have enough food available. 🦅

[@GoshGus]

Southern California. Big Bear Lake is in the San Bernardino Mountains. It is teaming with fish. To the East is the Mojave Desert, and about 100 miles to the West is the Pacific Ocean. Latitude is 34. You live at around latitude 26. For a comparison, San Francisco is Latitude 38. I believe the nest is at about 7K elvation.

[@CoExist64]

Yeah in Cali, you can water ski before lunch and head to the mountains and snow ski after! That’s what I love about it

[@shirley9240]

In the background, you see Big Bear Lake. Big Bear Lake does not freeze and there is lots of fish!

[@homesweethome1475]

Stressful to watch! Excellent footage and helpful tags (THANK YOU, CALI!), and incredibly impressive to see Jackie & Shadow fight for their home!

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

NATURE is amazing

[@timbarnes2259]

I never realised that Eagles were so vocal.. Great..

[@user-es3vx9te9v]

Thank you for this.

[@peggyandreas1195]

Love these videos

[@naturepyrenees7252]

Vraiment magnifique 👏🏼

[@patriciaadler5743]

OMG that was Jackie flying after the intruder at the end. She was relentless 🦅

[@elisevautour6292]

Stunning beauty. 💚

[@rebeccamejia2293]

Poor Jackie still protecting her eggs

[@robertharris8403]

Yes mom will always protect her eggs 🌹

[@dsthorp]

The challenges of motherhood are little known.

[@davidlemons7053]

Love this channel

[@lesmoore9553]

Thank goodness no eaglets on the nest during this

[@cathyrig3323]

Thanks again Knarley. Awesome! Jackie and Shadow a great pair to reckon with! Loved it, Cathy

[@nellowynpitman1439]

Think they will stay on alert for a while ❤️🦅🦅🥚❤️🇦🇺

[@Mega_Casual]

So sad to see her eggs be exposed so long to the cold air and snow.

[@TuTuFox]

OH MY!!! I thought that was Shadow protecting Jackie until she chased the Intruder off❗❗❗😳 What a Strong mommy🤗 Lot of action at the nest🦅❗

[@PR4U2NV]

8:00.. Jackie telling and showing Shadow that he's a father!!

[@christinecanty5409]

Great video. Thanks so much. ♥️

[@moniquem830]

Such a hard life for these beautiful birds.

[@dblejax]

You did a great job of editing this, bringing together all the elements to tell the story of their encounter with the intruding eagle. Thank you!

[@user-es3vx9te9v]

Love watching this. Addicting. Could watch all day.

[@nadineF]

Good for you Jackie!

[@TheonlyLarsNelson]

Where the hell is Shadow? A mom 's really got to do everything!

[@deniselanglois6193]

Ain’t that the truth --Nothing changes momma does it all

[@sonjajanosch5900]

Die Beiden sind wirklich Allerliebst...so wunderbare Vögel...

[@Bunny-pe8ij]

Shadow does not like it when she comes back and he seems to tell her he wants more time😅

[@dianalee3059]

Don’t mess with Mama!!❤️❤️❤️

[@joannestickles6441]

That is where the term "ruffle your tail feathers" come from

[@Pearhead4207]

what amazing footage.

[@Lotdesasnowden0]

Lovely indeed 😃💯🇺🇲

[@ebert8756]

jeeezus what a fierce looking bird