Bald Canyon Eaglet Rescue🦅Not All Heroes Wear Capes, But Some Carry Ladders🪜2024-05-02

Video courtesy of ‪@instituteforwildlifestudie2630‬
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From IWS (Institute for Wildlife Studies): "Thank you to Nicole (U.S. Navy) and Sean (Crew Leader for IWS' San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike Project) for putting the Bald Canyon chick back into the nest and making some nest upgrades."
One one the Bald Canyon nestlings fell off the side of the nest sometime between 4/30 and 5/1. Dr. Sharpe was able to contact the Navy and obtain permission to access the area.
Today 5/2, Nicole (U.S. Navy) and Sean (Crew Leader for IWS' San Clemente Loggerhead Shrike Project) rescued and renested the chick.
At 3:43 in the video Nicole checks both wings and gets bitten for her efforts. 😊
One of the parents (possibly Dad) came back to the nest about 13 minutes after the ladder was removed and fed the rescued chick shortly after.
Resident female: unidentified, possibly Chinook A-32 since 2014. Chinook hatched in 2004.
Resident male: unidentified, possibly Tuqan K-76 since 2014. Tuqan hatched in 2007.
Nest info: www.iws.org/bald-canyon-nest-...
The Bald Canyon Nest is located on San Clemente Island, CA. The island belongs to the Navy. IWS obtained special permits to install the cam.

[@christmassnow1972]

FYI: these rescuers are expert technicians, scientists and PhDs who know what they're doing. They do dangerous work in order to Protect wildlife. All of this takes money, so, please, if you can, donate money to these organizations because we need these Heroes.

[@pianoreigns]

Lingered a bit long.

[@luisor3820]

😊😊😊si..tienes mucha razón

[@christmassnow1972]

@@luisor3820 Muchas gracias por su comentario.

[@jen-walesuk3224]

Maybe it was better to make it safer than have to go up there again. I’m sure they know what they are doing

[@silvermainecoons3269]

@@pianoreigns there’s always one in every group and you’re it. Congrats. 🙄

[@rowennaclark6175]

The way the baby would go from defensive mode to “wait hold on will you feed me?” back to defensive mode over and over is adorable.

[@nomado3650]

They need to hire Shadow! That nest would be a fort in 3 hours!

[@ulrikefeller2611]

😂🦅😍🐥🐥😘

[@CaliCondor]

To be fair to the Bald Canyon eagles, there is not much “lumber” on the islands. It’s mostly small oak trees, bushes and poison oak. 😊

[@miditrax]

@@CaliCondor - True, Big Bear Lake and forest has much more to work with - glad the eaglet got rescued!

[@user-KG71]

😂ikr!

[@SEMay1213]

Right on!

[@4winds773]

So glad more rails were added. Nice move, much needed

[@AmandaLeigh1004]

Gotta love how the chicks seem to fall asleep in sync! Too much excitement, must have a nap immediately.

[@fk2650]

Сильный стресс. Устали😊

[@SimplyLolly]

I think both Jackie & Shadow would be pleased with the stick placement by this rescuer = they’ve taught us humans well 😉❤️🦅🐥❤️🥰

[@judithc59]

They are really fearless creatures. As small as they are, they act like "we can take you all down" 🤣

[@micheleobarow3716]

My heart is full of awe and admiration to the brave and very loving rescuers. Thank you with tears in my eyes

[@lb1460]

Thank you Dr. Sharpe and team.

[@vickikelly3059]

Makes me appreciate Shadow, stick man, even more.

[@nano3014]

The BC chick:" I'm so big and scary! Fear me hooman!" 😂🐥

[@karenmanning5915]

This was amazing to see! God bless the rescuers for saving this precious life. I'm so glad they were able to make the nest more secure too. I was so happy to see the parent come back,

[@jacquicoder7160]

You are so right, not all heroes wear capes. This rescue was so amazing, that little eaglet had no idea how much it was loved. I was so thankful to see those protective railing being put into place. Thank you to this dear rescuer and thank you, Cali, for sharing this with us.

[@foxsinger]

Wow! Thank you for rescuing the eaglet and fixing the nest. I was impressed at how casual she was about being on that ladder!

[@shereeritz1131]

Bless her heart for coming to the aid of this sweet precious eaglet. Love how she placed sticks around the nest to assure this doesn't happen again Truly remarkable 🤗💞 🐥

[@justdi3347]

Truly SPECTACULAR...so very gentle was this woman and just look at how that baby looked at her...priceless...What a memory for her to have gotten..now this was the best purpose for phone's I have ever seen. What a wonderful joyouse outcome. I forgot to add, the care of placing those extra rails for these babies was incredible and to see the size of that nest next to a human...WOW. Thank you with joyful tears in my eyes.

[@jeankuzon1891]

Not all heroes wear safety harnesses either! I was getting queasy watching her let go of the ladder while working on the nest.

[@nancyvalente3763]

I love the way the little eaglet kept looking at his rescuer.❤❤❤

[@bonniemiller4041]

They know; they just know. I’ve seen this before with animals. It’s just heart warming to see these people who get to dedicate their lives to this kind of work.❤

[@kips8156]

“Get closer you big two legged and I’ll rip your arm off!! I got my eye on you.” Little guy was doing their best to be intimidating. Don’t know how long they were hanging there but they could have been a little exhausted too.

[@Marija-RM]

Those were some impressive crib rails that were installed! Baby eaglet all checked over and no worse for wear.. Such a sweet, impressive rescue! ❤

[@JoJo-JoJo-JoJo]

YAY! Great rescue and not too shabby on the nestorations 💪💪 Thank you for being there for this little one 🐥

[@CLH315]

🦅You are absolutely wonderful THANK YOU! 🦅

[@nicoleterio2963]

What amazes me is that this little sweetie is not scared of the rescuer.

[@michaelhalahan]

This scene is typical of any Eaglet in the nest confronting an intruder--Stand up , mantle wings wide and strike an open beak pose. I myself think it's instinctual and have seen it when E's are banded--all will do likewise if more than one in nest. Baby Storks are an exception--very meek when picked up for banding.

[@nicoleterio2963]

@@michaelhalahan thanks for the explanation

[@michaelhalahan]

@@nicoleterio2963 Most of the Raptor family will do that as well. Chicks--hawks, owls etc. Golden Eagles in Europe are (as adults) particularly nasty. One in Romaina--few days ago--a dad sitting on 2 eggs, flew off nest in pursuit when another intruder Eagle flew in . Moments later came back to nest with its' talons full of white body down and fine chest feathers crammed in it's talons(indicating a Juv or Y adult GE was the intruder. Happy to help educate others as others have given out info to me over the yrs.

[@sondrabowers4837]

Thank you kindly Dr. Sharpe & your team.

[@beckylarson6274]

Poor little Eaglet was so tired from the whole ordeal that s/he immediately fell asleep. Thank you to the rescue team. ❤ I could never climb that high.

[@Maria-jc6be]

Love those rails❤❤❤❤ Thank you😊

[@randquadrozzi1280]

Wonderful rescue

[@michaelhalahan]

Thanks for Posting Cali. Good job on fleshing out outer limbs of nest by Res. Person. Looked like only left side was smooth and lacking enough railing for normal chick activity but since E fell down opposite side and got stuck, shows a lack of caution for a E unless P hooked it with a Talon flying away. and pulled it off Front side. Great Rescue here. Happy This Nest got necessary Paperwork for rescue in time. before the E dislodged itself and fell to ground.

[@gtyler-2551]

It's amazing how they both put their heads down and go to sleep at the same time as soon as the heroes leave 😴❤

[@lwvguard]

My hero 🥰🙏🏻

[@obi-wanakakenobi6750]

That little one is saying "stop with the sticks already where's my food ?" Thank you for rescuing this beautiful eaglet and the wonderful nestorations.😇😎

[@christmassnow1972]

Love it! Love it!! 😁

[@magnoliap5824]

Awesome! These people are amazing!

[@buffalosabresloyalist8913]

That makes my heart happy! ❤️🦅❤🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@SoCalGuppy]

Thank you for the video! It did look like the eaglet knew the routine for examination, but I could not tell when Nicole was bitten. Again, Thank you to the both of you, Nicole and Sean!

[@mukulsharma2413]

Awwww... give me those little cutie pies😘😘😘. They look so adorable while sleeping ❤. Thank you rescuers🙏🙏

[@honusmom5144]

Thank you Cali and thank you to those chose not to sit idly by. The rescuer can show off her bite. 😊

[@sarahmarks7082]

Thank you 🥰 Nicole, Sean, and the team 😘 for bringing back the eaglet 🦅 🐥 and adding guardrails 🤩I know how big bald eagle nests are, but you can really understand the dimensions when you see Nicole at work 🌠

[@katpie3603]

Ok, there are some good humans...Thank you Eagle Champions!!

[@suellenspencer-eb2nv]

Thank you❤❤❤

[@colorfulpainter1]

Thank you Cali. The chick (Selene I believe) was very feisty, bless her heart, and very chatty. So happy they were able to do the rescue and it was successful! Thank you IWS and everyone involved.

[@Christine-doragan]

❤Thank you very match💕︎💕︎

[@Natureinmybackyard24]

Fiesty little one 🥰.

[@adriansmith6993]

Brave human!

[@bethmunden7328]

Amazing work so awesome 👏 ❤🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@skhideaways]

OMG, she even does some nestorations. I love this so much. Supporting these organizations is so important. Institute for Wildlife Studios does incredible work.

[@poisonvampires9147]

I love how the baby fell right to sleep the very second she left 💗

[@nancyculliton1540]

Thank you so much 🙏😇❤️

[@user-cp6jp4cf6h]

A true hero❤️ thank you so much❣️

[@roserussom335]

Not only is the little eaglet unafraid, but mom/dad are not seeing this as a threat! ❤ wow ❤

[@donnaj6426]

The ones who rescue babies when they get in a pickle, truly are heroes!! What an amazing job they have. I love the nest got some more baby bumpers!!

[@user-cp6jp4cf6h]

And our Hero is a woman❣️got a physical and helped secure the nest❣️

[@LaurieWhynott-kn5pv]

Awesome...God bless these people. And the chicks .

[@user-cc1gq8bw3f]

Thank you so very much for the rescue . ❤❤❤

[@zeuserrikkian4475]

Awesome!

[@53shuzzie]

Every soul is precious.

[@carylfontaine3640]

Thanku my friend ❤❤❤

[@rachelb.2014]

❤❤❤

[@mickeyTX.]

big human mama.. ❤️ shore up that nest.. protect these little ones.. thank you..

[@theck672]

Wonderful❣️ Thanks to all involved❣️❣️❣️

[@TomMitchellNiftyEgg]

Helmet, gauntlets and eye protection. Have value. Good JOB.

[@De.D1]

Thank you very much, Cali Condor. Didn't they rescue another eaglet awhile back in Catalina Island when the mom or dad accidentally knocked it off the nest. Thank God that they are able to intervene. 🙏🥰🦅💕🦅

[@justmejo9008]

Mom and dad are going to think Home & Garden TV must have been here to surprise the family with a makeover ⛺️🏡

[@n20camaro]

❤

[@susancoddington6393]

Awesome to watch rescuers help these magnificent babies thank you for placing crib rails

[@MegaLivingIt]

Good work! 🌞

[@Kat1967]

Wow, Cali....thanks so much for posting this. So happy eaglet is safe and baby rails built up. ❤

[@pawsformercy1050]

Goid job HOORAY you all ROCK ❤

[@madelinecameron3662]

This was so nice to see her helping the baby eagle❤!

[@ruthied.3219]

Wonderful rescue🥰 Thank you so much for protecting these precious babies!💞

[@honesty3440]

True HEROES! ❤

[@kattiaserrano3883]

Ustedes son angeles humanos.. gracias por salvar las aguilas..

[@jindriskajirakova2897]

Thank you ❤❤

[@thndr171]

Amazing!!! God bless u all ❤

[@shannon2003]

Bless our wildlife protectors ❤

[@teresa4773]

❤ Thanks

[@bonniefeeley4253]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelakelly8845]

How awesome is this! Looked like junior was saying “unhand me you brute!” And, aren’t mom and dad going to come rearrange those rails she so carefully placed? 😂❤

[@user-fb9dl1vk2m]

Спасибо!!!!!

[@bevshaw5871]

What an amazing video! Tysm for sharing 🦅

[@pamelamcdonald9603]

Just Wonderful!!!!! Hero indeed!!!!

[@enricotoesca3941]

Heilà fantastic Cali Condor 🤗👋 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡

[@xlaranja]

💓

[@sjohnson1876]

I am scared of heights. My goodness I could barely watch! Thanks for all you do.

[@NatureLovingWoman]

Nice work 👏🙏❤️

[@pa209]

THANK YOU 💘

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Thank you❤

[@tink5265]

As you know @Cali Condor, this nest is near and dear to my UCSB ❤… lived in Santa Cruz dorm my freshman year. Loved my view of the Channel Islands. Thankful this rescue was a success.

[@ramadasa77]

Thank you!

[@goldenmom8850]

Awesome!! ❤❤

[@JennBX1]

Love it! Building a safety rail for the babies! What a beautiful job to have❤❤❤

[@proudchristian77]

If u talk sweety to the animals your rescuing it will warm their hearts & they won't feel so scared, we probably look strang to them , great work u guys ! 💝🦅🦅🦅

[@pacjam418]

You are very good people saving this eaglet and thinking to reinforce the edge of the nest.

[@misscorvette02]

What an amazing career they all have! ❤️

[@Crime.me.a-river]

Thank you amazing humans for saving this little guy and making the nest safer!

[@joerudnik9290]

Well done, I like what you’ve done with the place. ❤❤❤

[@susanmorris5520]

This was truly an awesome and amazing rescue ever!👏🏻👏🏻🥳🦅❤️. I truly have the utmost respect for these two gentlemen for going up to the nest to rescue this Eaglet who was stuck and unable to move or even eat. I also want to say that Super Heroes don’t always have to be cartoon ones and that they can truly be human Heroes too. These two gentlemen has shown a great example that yes, an Eaglet can be rescued and also go through the legal ways of doing things to help an Eaglet and that to mw is all the other nest humans need to do too. Such an awesome day here for us all and this Eaglet family too. Hugs. Sue M. Florida ❤️🦅🙏🥰👏🏻👏🏻❌⭕️

[@tima.6648]

Thank you!!

[@dizzylizzy_369]

I love love love this sooo much!

[@msb4526]

You are certainly a hero, thank you for saving that beautiful baby.

[@annayeagle9429]

Thank you thank you you are an eagle angel 😇 ❤️ lol that was funny to watch, he was a sassy little shit and his angle saved him. God bless the people who do this amazing work.❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@danibg284]

GRACIAS 🙏 FELICITACIONES 👏 SIEMPRE AL RESCATE 🐥🥰💕❗

[@chan58]

Fantastic ty for helping them xo !

[@janetcarroll8863]

I love this so much! 💞