8-18-19 Big Bear Eagles~Shadow Reaching Maturity-2018/19 Pictures

Stills I captured from May, 2018 when Shadow first came to the nest as a young sub adult to August, 2019 showing Shadow's plumage change as he is almost at full maturity.
From the dark sub adult plumage of last year to the almost all white head and tail feathers this year, watch Shadow change before your eyes!
The transition is truly amazing!
Big Bear Eagles
Big Bear, CA

[@TheresaByars-tw5vq]

I love you Shadow!! You are an awesome mate and father. You’re beautiful and loving ♥️ You’re just a perfect Eagle!! 🦅 Jackie is so lucky ♥️

[@ImCatWmn2]

The younger Shadow was so interesting and funny at the same time!! I was fascinated to see how a 'new dad' watched and learned so quickly from his more mature mate, the lovely Jackie! What's not to love with these two?? 🦅💞🦅

[@terrinowak1299]

I think Simba turned Dad's hair white!Beautiful Little family!

[@sian6894]

Shadow is so handsome

[@claudialuna7898]

Handsome guy, hard worker and best dad love Shadow ❤🦅😃👍

[@katemaxwell2804]

Love him with the ever present pine cone!!!!

[@parakeet8157]

Shadow has really stepped up as Dad to Cookie & Simba. Never forget....He sat on the eggs when they hatched! Our beloved Shadow💕🦅

[@catherineocallaghan9008]

That’s where he got his love for pine cones

[@seraphtarot8610]

Just watching now in March 2024 and so moved by such a beautiful and dramatic montage of beautiful Shadow and Jackie !! I love them so much. This brings joy tears and hope to me. Ty ❤️

[@jenniferinbucks]

What a fine sweetie....Jackie noticed that too....

[@juanida1955]

Love you Shadow! ❤️🦅🌹🐟. Soooooo much! Getting teary eye’d...

[@Mdale1011]

Simba will make him proud!

[@knarley123]

No doubt, he's into sticks too LOL :)

[@dreamcatcherjulie1]

Great video pictures.... Pictures of our shadow before he was a star!!!!

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Our beautiful boy !! ❤️❤️🦅

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

Always & forever love you & Jackie ❤️❤️

[@judithc6577]

If there is love; this is it❤

[@ptnickb]

A magnificent montage. The metamorphosis into a tapestry of beauty. Prince Charming. Thank you so much Knarley123. Moved to tears.

[@kathywong7045]

原來Shadow爸爸這麼年青！

[@faithhutton1459]

Knarley, that was wonderful!

[@minnesotagirl3393]

This was absolutely amazing it brought tears! I love this boy!

[@barb7774]

♥️♥️

[@marcellacrane6545]

As a newbie to the J &S show, this is lovely. Shadow is handsome & has such great instincts to care for both Jackie and helping to nest those two eggs. Even today, he and Jackie are devoted to each other and to these 3 eggs (that unfortunately won't hatch). Let nature be nature and we humans can learn from them.

[@doramonroy5817]

I love Shadow. So handsome & fearless 🦅

[@judylodyga8523]

So majestic love this

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

I so love Shadow. He was pursuing Jackie before he was a man eagle (😊)! Thank u for this beautiful video of our Shadow!

[@naturebird9177]

Shadow😍💙 Beautiful video of Shadow and the wonderful Dad he has become! The music is so fitting for he and Jackie’s love story❤️🦅🦅❤️

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

...... and beautiful Jackie. I had to brush some tears away to watch. I feel really close to both Jackie and Shadow. And I got to watch Shadow grow to maturity. Such a rare siight. ❤️

[@lorenhorn6638]

Beautiful super dad Shadow!!!

[@sherrivansyckel7527]

Beautiful 😍

[@lisat9802]

I love these videos of our Shadow as a younger guy. He is so sweet.

[@bettechic5052]

Love ❤❤ Shadow..!! Ty knarley123 for putting this all together for us to enjoy seeing Shadow's rapid growth of maturing. Awesome job on a lovely video! He's really come a long way! Jackie & Shadow make a dynamic duo! Jackie definitely picked a Winner! 😊😉 💞💕

[@jessc8888]

Shadow!!! My Handsome Prince! I love this video, thank you knarley123 😊

[@lolo24754]

Wow! Thank you so much for this video! This did my heart some good today. It's funny how much affection my daughters and I feel towards these eagles after spending so much time watching them daily. They all have their own personalities. Thank you again.

[@knarley123]

yw :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shnucky3896]

I see why mom is so affectionate with simba. She has always been affectionate with hubby.... Thank you for a wonderful slideshow Knarley💖

[@lbbp22]

There's a sub-adult hanging around the Decorah nests that Mom seems to be quite interested in. It'll be interesting to see if she dumps DM2 (who she seemed to have little patience with) for a new, younger beau. Shadow has been such a treasure to watch, and I hope he and Jackie go the distance and raise many more Simba and Cookies.

[@annekim9305]

Shadow is already star, Big Bear Eagle Cam is like watching a TV drama. It was funny, sad and touching everything was here. I want this family to be happy and safe ❤️❤️

[@sherrymanuel4669]

Such a handsome man ❤❤❤❤

[@sashamaurice1207]

Aww I love this. 💕

[@妮妮-f9p]

好喜歡它們一家人🦅🦅🦅❤🙏😘😘😘

[@MyMountainSpirit]

KNARLEY ..THANK-YOU FOR THIS..HE IS SUCH A WONDERFULL EAGLE..STRONG..LUVING..I JUST ADORE HIM..JACKIE AND HIM..STRONG AND BONDED IN LUV WITH EACH OTHER AND THERE FAMILY..AGAIN A WONDERFULL PEACE..VERY KIND OF YOU~MANY BLESSINGS SWEETHEART TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY~WE NEED THIS FOR OUR HEARTS WHICH IS A HARD TIME RATE NOW FOR OUR WORLD..YOU HAVE A LUVING SPIRIT~MUCH RESPECT..BE WELL..BE SAFE..BE HEALTHY~🤍🦅🦅🤍😊🤍~

[@jimlinger5267]

Thank you so much. Beautiful.

[@SW13333]

Wow!! Fantastic job of putting this together 👍 I met Shadow after Mr. BB+Stormy left (never knew them). He was so young when he courted Jackie and has turned out to be a remarkable dad. It looked like he beak kissed the first egg Jackie laid (not this video) when he first saw it. Had to laugh when I saw his pinecones in the nest :) - Stephanie

[@peace2all353]

My heart breaks looking @ these beautiful majestic birds and to know this current Administration is looking to systematically remove animals from the endangered species list. Demand your Representatives to stop Corp. greed so futures generations will be able to see such wonder and beauty.💜 We need to be the voice for those who can't speak for themselves☝🌸

[@maryannbrown5762]

BbetrGODczU L I completely agree that everyone who cares about these magnificent eagles needs to call Wash. DC to register a complaint about the current administration’s efforts to remove them from the Endangered Species list and status. Would it be the Dept. of the Interior?

[@loricaruso883]

What a nice creation ,just love it.Thank you

[@juanida1955]

Never ever thought I’d fall in love with an eagle that I never met ahh but I did! He is such an awesome dad and a funny eagle. I Laughed, cried watching him. Such an amazing, smart eagle. I see pine cones or sticks and reminds me of him. I hope he returns to the nest once he becomes a dad again. Luv you my Shadow! Thank you for sharing this video! Knarley123! ♥️🦅

[@reneeelias7168]

Thank you! Lovely memories to look back on.

[@rebeccabarker6636]

Thank you ! Love this family to pieces !!!

[@nidmurphy7994]

Thank you Knarley 123 you did it again. Awesome video. Shaw Dow is a handsome one and a great hubby. Shadow and Jackie are perfect couple. Love it.💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@knarley123]

TY nid murphy :)

[@nidmurphy7994]

You're more than welcome. Do you think they let you in now. Last time when I was up there I drove by they still closed. Thanks again for these videos 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@beths4934]

Beautiful!

[@karenreilly1720]

Beautiful video, Knarley! Shadow has changed so much and is almost a mature eagle now!

[@knarley123]

Thank you!

[@ulriketanner7797]

So sweet , love this video 💟💟💟

[@MsTerriB]

Our sweet, goofy Shadow! This is wonderful Knarley - thank you for doing this!

[@montraclements6988]

This video is so beautiful. Thank you.

[@knarley123]

:) yw

[@WeezyWeez1984]

Thank you for this video, I had not seen Shadow's baby photos so it was a treat to see him and Jackie. What a beautiful couple. ❤

[@emmalove135]

Thank you Knarley123, Shadow is a beautiful bird. I think Jackie and Shadow’s song is probably “ You are the Sunshine of my life”. When I saw his full face , even my heart melted.

[@maryannobrien7773]

A stunning compilation, Knarley. Thank you!

[@babs9879]

Knarley123, what a joy to go back to the beginning. And this was Good!❤️🎶🦅

[@biaadama1876]

knarley123 - dziękuję za bardzo wzruszający film, nie mogłam opanować łez... Film przypomniał mi chwile z życia pięknej rodziny, którą mocno dotknął los... Cookie już nie ma... Ale jest Simba! Rodzice wychowali go na wspaniałego księcia... Pozdrawiam.

[@dblejax]

That was so wonderful!! I loved everything about it! Thank you so much!

[@mariaknox9605]

He stole Jackie’s heart. He so adorable! Glad for this video.

[@peggyrairden5422]

Thank you for showing such a great pic what a handsome man!

[@knarley123]

Super handsome :) Love those eyes!

[@gkaz708]

Beautiful!!! Our boy is growing up! I remember seeing him in early 2019, been a fan of S&J since then. Thank you for sharing this, I loved it!

[@swamp5050]

He really grew into a very handsome Eagle! Thank you for this montage it is awesome and I will be saving this one!

[@franceswitham8214]

He had my heart from the get-go.

[@laurahenry609]

Gorgeous video!!💕🦅💕

[@knarley123]

ty!

[@yorkahunt3311]

His awesome DNA is passed on

[@maimclean7493]

WOW "those photos are just amazing!! I want to thank you for the video. Can't wait for the next season. ❤🦅

[@knarley123]

I'm working on the end of season tribute, stay tuned :)

[@dircapilichi629]

Wow, thank you so much for this beautiful video. I cried and could not stop. Just beautiful!

[@ptnickb]

A stunning Montage. Shadow came in as an inspired sub-adult, and matured into a prince. A great provider, partner. The scene with the eggs, and then he and Simba side by side brings tears of joy no matter how many times I watch it. Thank you so much Knarley.

[@cindys9821]

Such a beautiful video of our beloved BB eagle. I just love all of this family!!!

[@jagriggle1662]

Those pictures that captures Shadow are awesome. Never saw any of those poses or looks. Thank you from Pgh Pa.

[@knarley123]

:) yw

[@TheBowers647]

That was a great video I watched it twice thank you

[@AnaMaria4098]

Thank you so much for putting this together! 💖🦅❤🦅

[@knarley123]

You're very welcome!

[@lesleymashburn4873]

Beautiful 💕😇👀

[@lmbarker3433]

Awe! What a fabulous video! I very much enjoyed this! I just love that Shawdow!!!

[@alada03]

Hermozas fotos de Shadow!!!.

[@MarlboroughAnne]

Absolutely fabulous!! I am mad about Shadow-the persistence, the fussing, the perfectionist that he is, his marvelous parenting, and his devotion to mum and babies. TY. I had to save this one.

[@gma8328]

The life of an eagle. Thank you for making this video.

[@jwhite9825]

This has been the most fantasies. Video!

[@barb7774]

I love this!!!🦅🦅🦅♥️ mr. Stick man" is growing up!!! Beautiful pics Kudos!♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@mandyinseattle]

Omg, I didn't realize how young he is! This is great.

[@sparkleeaglejill8938]

Thank you for putting this together. Like you said.....’His transformation is truly amazing ‘ ! I wish he could have kept a little piece of his trademark sideburns or just one brown tipped tail for a permanent ‘beauty mark ‘ and for easy identifying .... Shadow rocks!

[@knarley123]

:) He was so cute with the darker feathers! It's going to be hard to tell them apart in a few more months!

[@marymiller8563]

Awesome video. This made my day. Thank you so much!

[@debbiemckay1055]

Thank you! Shadow has always been handsome! Love the video!

[@rcyc368]

Such an incredible video!!! Knarley, thank you so much for capturing these milestones and sharing with us.

[@TrekkerPat]

Wow, excellent. Thank you.

[@jaymefruit5551]

Wow! Thank you!🦅

[@deborahadams4700]

Thank you for posting this video. We love Shadow!

[@joycegausmann5840]

A love story.

[@TomSawyerEaglePro]

Really well done V! Got me a little emotional watching it. Nice job😄

[@knarley123]

Thanks Tom. So many didn't see a 'young' Shadow and I'd had so many requests!

[@TomSawyerEaglePro]

@@knarley123 - You did great! It was so nice to see the transition, what a difference a little over a year makes and how far has Shadow come with maturity since then too💙

[@mycattinks]

He sure has changed a lot. I hope I can tell them apart next year. Thanks V :)

[@Lw5212]

absolutely gorgeous , a great selection of Shadow and his Growing I'm really glad you put this together thank you !

[@daisybee1439]

Beautiful still photo at 3:07.

[@barbarabueler2818]

These amazing screen captures give way to a far-reaching hope that someday and somewhere ZR1 will be chronicled and photoed by an avid photographer. Can you hear the cheers heard round the world? Thank you knarley123❤️🦅

[@marlenemartin9500]

I love you and your family Shadow ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rjax6776]

V, Thank you so very much for taking the time to put this video together! I know the time it took to go through all your pics and carefully select each and every one! It is so amazing and just wonderful! 💙

[@eagleloverjoyce1472]

Wow! Thank you so much for such a moving and beautiful video!

[@DLionheart]

Wow! And Bravo to you for putting this together for everyone - thank you!!! Beautiful, romantic, stunning, touching, intense and the pinecone in his mouth cracked me right up!!! At first, saw the new video and was like what?!?! snow there already?!?! Please, no!!! Checked the date on the video again, lol. SO glad I checked it out bec this is awesome!!! Love this eagle duo SO very much. TYSM for the heartsmiles!!! 💜

[@knarley123]

:) yw!

[@jhaywood5810]

Does this make Jackie a cougar? You go girl..

[@CrystalsWorld12]

😂😂😂😂

[@cindys9821]

I never in a million years would think that I would fall in love with a bird. Buy watching all the videos I would of never known they were so smart and with their own personalities. I just love this Eagle family and Shadow is such a sweet heart and such a good father. I pray this family lives a very long life soaring to their freedom ...

[@matsugirlk2927]

Shadow was a real cutie! Shadow and the pine cone made me smile, Wish I was doing eagle cams back then. I see that Jackie was into beak kisses even back then. Adorable couple! Thank you for sharing the pictures!

[@cindys9821]

Awww Shadow is so beautiful and such a sweet boy. It makes me sad to see how he has grown so fast. He's such a sweetheart and great daddy. No wonder Jackie chose him !!