BALD EAGLE STRUGGLES TO GET MASSIVE FISH TO NEST...

[@gnrncrue]

How blessed & privileged you are to be able to observe & witness such a beautiful living story here. The camera work is AMAZING and I'm so grateful for you sharing it. Thank you!

[@sherry123169]

Absolutely stunning!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful Mother Nature with all of us!! ❤

[@gigicats797]

The fish was still moving when he landed on that branch. I think he's making sure the fish has stopped moving, that it's dead and won't bounce around and fall from the nest nor knock a baby out of the nest etc.

[@keithb3178]

I've seen eagles take much larger fish he wasn't struggling he was waiting.

[@blakeczar6007]

All I keep imagining is this guy saying "pretty birds...so majestic" in Bob Ross' voice. Eagles are awesome.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Hahahaha

[@TuTuFox]

Good job Dad!!!! That is a REALLY BIG Fish! What a Fisherman👍. So cute when the kids were looking over the nest saying Come on Dad we r hungry!!!!. Bald Eagles r So Beautiful & Majestic. Love that The Eagle is on our Flag! It's amazing how they r such good parents & work together taking care of the kids❣

[@darrylewaggoner2118]

What a absolutely great story and a beautiful family. Thank you!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Darryle. I agree ;0)

[@darrylewaggoner2118]

@@paulstevenwildlife I live in Knoxville and like your very quiet respectful commentary. Once again; great video.

[@darrylewaggoner2118]

@@paulstevenwildlife and I really enjoyed your narration also; I did but I was waiting for you to say "and daddy eagle steps up with his 5 iron to stroke it out of the tree after he gets his balance😁 " I'm referring to just how quite you were talking. Great job !!

[@KatieHellOnHeels8277]

Such beautiful footage. Lovely narration as well. The Bald Eagle is my favorite bird...so gorgeous and majestic. ❤

[@paulstevenwildlife]

My favorite bird also. Thanks for watching.

[@bookohl7133]

From what I have very recently learned, the food should be completely "still" before it is taken to the nest so as not to disturb the nest or eaglets. Maybe he was waiting for that.

[@Rizik1986]

Awesome video! Eagles are just starting to really take residence in Ohio and I'm so happy to see nature thriving. I witnessed eagles doing their cartwheel courtship thing a few years back. They are such amazing creatures! Happy birding folks!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching !!

[@wellesradio]

I love this video! You are a fortunate person to be so near these beautiful creatures.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Yes I am. Thanks for watching.

[@nadineF]

Your voice is so calming. Thank you for sharing this video

[@missmelaniesblackrosary]

Loved watching your beautiful video👏🏽😃It was exciting watching Dad w/the fish underneath the nest anticipating that move to nest🥰Also your voice is Very soothing✨

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Melanie. Appreciate your comment.

[@Rusty23440]

I just said the same thing - His voice is very soothing. I enjoy his videos and commentary.

[@hildadehoyos1200]

Very good video... i love it!! The beautiful powerful familia!!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching.

[@harshadnaik7208]

He was taking rest and also micro planning to reach up to the nest. Very nice video. Thanks

[@restless7528]

What a beautiful thing to see mom and dad both keeping the nest looked over too keep there babies safe.....

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Yes it is. Thanks for watching.

[@janmcelvain8370]

I really enjoyed this video. Soft spoken narration and filming. Great job. Great job of Dad of getting that fish in the nest!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Jan I appreciate your comment.

[@AmyCCloverlanez]

Paul, thank you for a great video! Commentary was excellent and how amazing that you get to see this beautiful family everyday! :) Love it, thanks!~

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Amy

[@fastsetinthewest]

Thank you for this video. This would be a great motivational video for Georgia Southern University students and the athletic department. The 🦅 Eagle struggles, but success awaits. Regards...

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Excellent analogy. Thanks for watching.

[@juanida1955]

You Sir made me enjoy this beautiful vid even more, explaining what’s going on. Your luv for these eagles 🦅 is just so awesome! Thank you Sir for sharing.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Juanita

[@bartk85622]

Looks like Dad had a pretty good meal off of that fish before he brought it home. After all, he needs to keep up his strength to keep hunting for the family!!! Excellent video and narration.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Bart. Not only did Dad get his belly full first but it also lightened his load. Thanks for viewing.

[@bartk85622]

@@paulstevenwildlife Amazing how nature works, right???

[@LisaODavis]

I really enjoyed seeing this. I didn't realize that both ma and pa raised their young! Thanks.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Yes both share in raising the young eaglets. Dakotah (male) will also share in incubating them eggs. They mate for life. Thanks for watching.

[@yvonnemiller7204]

This is so wicked cool! The bald eagles have moved into our area in Upstate NY, and I watch 8 nests in about a 40 minute radius of our home. Such incredible birds! Love, love, love this footage, Paul!!!!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Great to see Bald Eagles flourishing. Always amazing to watch them. Thanks Yvonne

[@WireWeHere]

Thank you for your patience and steady work. Well done narration too. Cheers

[@mainesjeannelstevens1487]

That was absolutely beautiful omgosh I cant say thank you enough Paul... ty ty ty ty

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for viewing JL.

[@danielmurphy3058]

You can do it bird. You are a Majestic Eagle. Come on... go for it.

[@nutmeg1407]

Just found this ... six years late! Lovely video and narration. Thanks!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you for watching...even six years later ;0)

[@jaynemumaw4589]

That took alot of thought and strategy to get that beast in his nest.....great job, Dad!

[@jeyavathyfrancis4827]

Thank you for your hard work without disturbing them

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks. for viewing

[@helgaharris7799]

Thank you so much for making this video and posting it about these Eagles and that he's bringing that great big old fish it was very exciting to watch I love to see animals in birds and especially Eagles there's such a special creation from God thank you

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Helga. I've posted 100 videos here.

[@csidt]

A very good example of Educational Material for Young people !! Thank You !!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Mack

[@veronicam2942]

The nest is massive too. What an incredible animal! ❤️

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Yes indeed

[@1LetterLove]

Thank you for sharing! I love to be able to see these magnificent creatures. 😊

[@johnc2737]

Not sure where you are located but many states have Eaglewatch programs under their Audubon umbrella. They will assign you nests to monitor and collect data on. normally requires about 30 mins of your time, every couple of weeks during the season. it's a great way to observe and record these beautiful creatures.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Anna

[@1LetterLove]

I’m in California a few hours away from Big Bear. I’ve been watching the eagles on live cam there. I can watch for hours, so awesome. Have a great day😊

[@alexgeronimo8331]

Amazing Beautiful bird the Symbol of Freedom !!!!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Yes Majestic and beautiful.

[@christinemason8882]

Paul, LOVED loved your video-I really especially loved your soothing narration. I realize this was from 2013 now 3/20/2017. Our first hatch this morning in Hanover,Pa. Last year we lost both but may this year be blessed with 2 new eaglets

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Christine Mason Thank you Christine, My eagles will have eggs in the nest now. usually hatch around 15 April. Enjoy

[@paulstevenwildlife]

The original nest of 2015 came down in a storm. All eggs were lost. Never count an eagle out. They built a new nest and had 2 successful clutches in 2016, 2017 with 2 eaglets each. I hope for the best for your eagles. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@signsandsymbolsrulethew0rl912]

Eagles look small 100 plus feet in the air, up close huge talons razor sharp beak. Amazingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching.

[@samuellaramsey5824]

Thanks so much for posting this. I appreciate that you are patient and do not intrude on them.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Samuella.

[@ulriketanner7797]

The male was waiting for the female to come in since she is more proficient in feeding the young ...❣️

[@prillycharmin]

I think he's exhausted from hauling the fish around. Took awhile to recover.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

I think you are right Cynthia. Thanks for viewing.

[@kerrysocha3507]

Very cool video!! Thank you for sharing.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Kerry

[@mellygibbs7011]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Such a neat perspective of an eagle family

[@silvercharm]

Enjoyed not just the video footage, but the narration. Very informative, thanks.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Silver Charm for watching. Appreciate your comment.

[@rosebud4kate]

What a wondrous sight Paul - cleverly captured - Thank you!

[@toottootimmadolphin4936]

So amazing & beautiful! Thx for doing these!!! Soooo peaceful to watch! Love the names :)

[@paulstevenwildlife]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@redhawk567]

Thank you for this video; I see you spend much time with this nest. Raptors are my favorite in Nature.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

You're welcome. Thanks for your comment.

[@GS-st9ns]

You have a good voice for the narrative. Not loud not aggressive and very clear. Maybe the Birds trying to keep his balance flapping his wings. Looks like he's destroyed part of the fish just in the transportation process. Nice video

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Gabrielle. You are correct in recognizing Dakotah trying to maintain his balance. More than likely the missing pieces of the fish was from Dakotah eating his breakfast prior to flying to the nest.

[@josedaniel4725]

Hey Paul you talk like I feel right now STONED😎. All kidding aside I know you're whispering to not startle the Eagles and I enjoyed your video

[@paulstevenwildlife]

LOL. I've had a few comments about my voice but this is a first. Thanks for watching.

[@Shawmark]

Thank you for this calm and beautiful video.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

You're welcome Linda. Thanks for watching.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you for watching Linda

[@tricyann]

Bravo Mr Eagle. Love the narrative.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Patti

[@judithdunford4548]

Beautiful, you know Dad real well :) Thanks for sharing.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching.

[@denisevalley9021]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful video,!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@marciaobrien5390]

After a very stressful week at work, this video helped me relax! I'll check out some more of your videos. Thanks so much!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for your comment Marcia.

[@KatIndiana3087]

Right? I just want him to talk like this while I drift off to sleep

[@ramonanetto236]

Enjoyed this nurturing and viewing the episode of the eagles life. Rare and Awesome....

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Ramona for watching.

[@maryjohnson7923]

Yea!! He made it!! I had faith in him!! Love it!! Eagles are my favorite!! I JUST painted a cement one wish I could show it to everyone!! Came out BEAUTIFUL!!😍MARY FROM SAGINAW MICH

[@paulstevenwildlife]

I grew up in Troy MI

[@antarcticorb9197]

I got to tell you about all I was crying watching this they are so beautiful

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Drisana "Daughter Of The Sun" was the first to fly and very outgoing. Aiyanna "Eternal Blossom" is shy ans spends a lot of time close to the nest. It's so interesting to see their different personalities. Both doing very well.

[@sallybrittingham7388]

What a great video. Beautiful narration as well.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Sally. I'd love your feedback on some of my latest videos.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Sally

[@ronaldtrumble9421]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful pic of the birds from Pittsfield Massachusetts

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Ronald. I appreciate you watching and your comments.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching Ronald

[@dopier12]

I don't if anybody's ever told ya but with your voice I think you can do this for a living. Lol! Thanks for the clip!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@1eyedjackxo]

What goes through the mind of a fish when one second your just swimming along next second your soaring above the trees

[@paulstevenwildlife]

I don't know and wouldn't want to find out. Thanks for your comment Rick.

[@meganfilbert5932]

Truly glad i found this video! I love watching these beautiful, amazing birds. ❤

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Yes they are. Thanks for watching.

[@meganfilbert5932]

@@paulstevenwildlife Thank you for recording! I would love to see more videos! I truly appreciate you for sharing.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

@@meganfilbert5932 I have about a100 videos here and more coming year to hear. The eagles are neighbors for life ;0)

[@allieodom1140]

Look at that beautiful bird!!! Amazing!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

I couldn't agree more. Thanks for watching.

[@youkie5321]

What a beautiful & clear video. I think dad was waiting for mom or maybe he saw something around and waited for it to be safe? Anyway what a very sweet video when mom flew in and dad finally left so she could do her domestic duty as he kept watch. :) And yes Paul what a beautiful and soothing voice you have, I enjoyed watching the video while you narrated. Thank you for sharing

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Youkie for watching.

[@aw8tingHim]

This is an awesome capture of something we, as humans, rarely get the opportunity to witness. What a wonderful thing!! Thank you for sharing! We have eaglets here in Big Bear, California, which we are able to see LIVE thanks to a webcam that was installed in 2013 and maintained by the Friends of Big Bear Valley. These babies hatched on April 12th and 14th and live in a Jeffrey pine 120 feet above Big Bear. Their nest is approx. 6' wide and 6' deep and has been used more than once as a Bald Eagle nursery. :) Enjoy!! www.iws.org/bigbear_youtube.html

[@martynichols9114]

Yes that is 1 of the popular live eagle cams!

[@darrylewaggoner2118]

I have read where the mother and dad uses the very same nest year in and year out. I read that a Bald's nest that was found in Canada weighed over a ton.

[@lindab8397]

Lovely. Thank you for sharing. Watching from England.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Linda for viewing East Tennessee U.S.A.

[@salvatoresaccoccio2379]

Amazing how it will not let go of its prey, I’m guessing we don’t have a clue how old they could be and it was probably a little tired and needed to regain some of its strength in order to complete the mission.. well done! Great video!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Eagles begin mating for their first clutch (Having offspring) around the 5 year mark. This was their first clutch and both eaglets successfully fledged ( Flew off to join other immature eagles. Thanks for your comment Salvatore.

[@salvatoresaccoccio2379]

paul steven thanks for the information Paul. Can you believe I just got your reply from two months ago.

[@AmyCCloverlanez]

I think he was sitting there to rest. That's a heavy load he or she has captured. :D

[@PoM-MoM]

Dakota sure brought home the bacon.... That's a huge fish!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

He sure did....what a guy!!

[@tree356]

I thought I was listening to a golf game...😆

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Haha.

[@lewiswereb8994]

Excellent video, very well done and educational.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching Lewis

[@precool]

Beautiful. Thanks for the priceless video!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Jeffrey for watching. Please let me know what you think of some of my latest videos.

[@born4this783]

So beautiful to watch, thank you 😊

[@paulstevenwildlife]

I think so too. Thank you.

[@AnnemieM]

Nice video Paul and nice narrating as well. You have a nice voice as well. Thank you so much.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

[@Dynamo001]

Old boy just ran out of gas, lol! That was quite a haul and who knows how far he had to carry that sucker?

[@rb032682]

@Dynamo001 - I think you're correct. He didn't want to fly into the nest while exhausted and not in full control.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

I think you are right about that. In the end, Dad made it to the kids with breakfast. Thanks for viewing.

[@LadyPashta]

Dude! He's TIRED. He is taking a break. It's obvious by the heaving chest when he first landed!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Yep, I think he's plum wore out! Thanks.

[@juliebirb7162]

Yay! Awesome job, Dad. Omega 3s.

[@anastasia122108]

Absolutely precious!❤️

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for viewing Evonne.

[@aruchase]

The dynamics of perching on a branch is a lot different from hovering over a water body to catch a fish. And grabbing a massive fish , it becomes a problem to climb up the sky against gravity. It demands a lot of energy. So those eagles that grab a big sized fish often fly over the waterline to nearest shore lay down the fish to take rest . Grab it again on both the feet , thrust against the ground without slackening the grip on the fish and lift off. Again the problem of flying high against gravity. The eagle manages to soar high enough to land on a branch nearer to the nest where the young nestlings are eagerly awaiting their meal. But so near and yet so far. Perching on a branch is different from landing on a ground. You have to wrap around the branch with your telons . When you have a big fish you can manage it only with one feet the other is tightly gripping the fish. The eagle has spent energy to fly this high up and has to take rest, and also has to balance with one feet and has to safeguard the fish from falling off, so the other feet is engaged in wrapping the slippery fish over the branch without losing the grip. Now the problem of lifting off a bit more to reach the nest. With just one feet solidly perching on the branch , it could not give enough thrust to lift off against gravity with a load . The eagle patiently waits , recouping its strengths, wait for a thermal current or a gush of wind , balancing on one leg , gripping the fish on the other. With the right wind to help him to lift off , the eagle flies off , still gripping the fish, not high but along with the wind, away from the nest and catching the thermals soars up in a round about way and reaches the nest. What a relief ! Life always has a lot of struggles , and a lot of drama. Oops. What a video.!👍

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching.

[@Grendelmonster8u]

Thanks, Paul, it's a great video. It is amazing that he is gripping the branch with only one talon and then he pulls the fish up and over the branch-adjusted it twice. His right leg must have been tired. How much do you think that fish weighs? Does anyone recognize what kind of fish it is? I'd say it's impressive to take off from a branch that way. It's not like swooping down and up when catching the fish. They're so majestic-it's no wonder it's our national bird. I'm glad we have a good amount in Connecticut and bird lovers are taking fantastic photos of them, but I haven't seen one yet myself...just a lot of Red-Tailed Hawks.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

@@Grendelmonster8u if I had to guess the fish weighed about 4 lbs. Considering that's a third of his body weight balancing on a limb was quite a feat. Of course Dakatoh lightened his load a bit by eating some of it before bringing it to the nest. I hope you have a chance to view one of these amazing birds soon. Thanks for writing.

[@trainrover]

If only every narration were as relaxing as this chap's is :sigh: .. .. . .

[@77MsHelen]

Awesome video! Hope you keep posting. Your narration is top notch.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank You. I certainly will.

[@donaldemery1642]

Thank you for this video , it showed that we can live with nature !

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Indeed we can. Thanks Donald for watching.

[@sct3339]

Great video!!! Thanks for talking through it!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching!!

[@francissantos7448]

Thanks for the video. I watched it at first without the audio to see how the bird solves the dilemma. This problem is as old as these eagles have existed on earth. Millions of years? Rest, better balance, planning, use gravity for speed and use speed for height, glide and presto!!!Probably instinctive rather than problem solving like certain corvids. I wonder if the eagle flapped it's wings to help gain height/speed. Stay safe from covid 19.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Francis. They are amazing to watch aren't they?

[@francissantos7448]

@@paulstevenwildlife true. I watched again and again the point the bird got it all together and started his final lap. Enjoyable indeed. Thanks for your video. The eagle flapped its wings to get clear of the perch and flapped at the end to break speed and land. Regards.

[@Sylvia-yd2gw]

Awesome video. Thank you. Could be that he missed the first approach because of the weight of the fish.

[@gloribiramirez6184]

BEAUTIFUL video and love you name the whole family 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@paulstevenwildlife]

In recognition of the Native American heritage and their history with eagles I give them all names. Thank you for watching.

[@elizabethclothier3267]

Amazing footage. Thank you so much for sharing this. 😊 ❤️

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Elizabeth

[@GenuwineG]

Eaglets- hey maw what’s the problem Eagle- yeah? Try flying with a 6 lb ankle weight!

[@coolermoves]

Nice video. Everything worked out great . Good pair .

[@TestTheSpiritsIfTheyAreOfYAH]

Majestic beauty Soo awesome creation of the Creator

[@TestTheSpiritsIfTheyAreOfYAH]

@ken wesaw No creation is you should deny lie of evolution.

[@howardduckworth3062]

Great commentary and filming. Enjoyed it very much.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Howard for viewing and your comment. Please consider SUBSCRIBING.

[@kwgrid]

Whoa! Huge fish! Eagle can take the next day off. :)

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching.

[@lauradent5420]

I really enjoyed this, thanks so much!!

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching Laura.

[@lauradent5420]

@@paulstevenwildlife I just browsed your channel and liked what I saw so much that I just became a subscriber.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

@@lauradent5420 Thanks for subscribing. Enjoy the videos ;0)

[@jamesanthony5681]

Eaglets are are saying, "what's keeping my dinner?"

[@emilyrandall9968]

He's resting, that fish weighed a ton

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks Emily.

[@fatbowe]

Provides better than a lot of people...😅

[@johndenicola6173]

Looks like he is feeding the eaglets a Channel Catfish.. Paul, I've been photographing eagles where I live (near Syracuse NY) for a couple of years. I know that (other than comparative size) you can determine their gender by measuring mandibles and talons. I have also heard that you can determine the sex - The mandibles of females extend to the back of/beyond the back of the eye while it extends only part way under the eye for males. Does this seem to be the case for this pair and/or other pairs you may have seen? Great video and explanation of what they eat (many don't understand why eagles don't go after crows that are looking for scraps that are dropped). thx

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks John for your informative comment.

[@antarcticorb9197]

I'm very proud of eagles are symbol of America but we have a long way to go to catch the eagles

[@mortalclown3812]

What a cool video. Thank you

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thanks for watching.

[@rahmathullahrahmathullah7279]

Patience of the both are to be praised, eagle to take it's prey to the nest as well videographer to take this video.

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you.

[@meenak3351]

I'm a legal 🦅

[@clementinecourier234]

This is a beautifuly captured video (and voice). Thank you for sharing :)

[@paulstevenwildlife]

Thank you Clementine.