Big Bear Eagle Cam ~ Shadow & Mrs BB. Spend The Night Together~ Both Vocalize 7.25.18

Mrs. BB flies in to the nest with a stick first and then goes to her branch and waits for Shadow to fly in. Shadow arrives with a stick in his beak!! He places it and starts to move his pine cones. He is in the process of moving his pinecone when Mrs BB drops down to the nest. Watch as Shadow protects his pine cone and takes it before Mrs could grab it. At 4:55 Mrs BB is digging & it looks like Shadow is trying to get something off her beak - Mrs. BB responds by beaking. At 4:56 a good example showing the size differences in beak size & weight. Males are about 30% smaller than the female. Mrs BB goes to her branch and Shadow stays longer on the nest. Then he follows her and perches close to her and starles her awake. She vocalizes. And again at 21:00 Mrs is preening & Shadow rouses and they both exchange vocals!! I love hearing Shadows voice. Tonight they remained like this on the branch for the first time overnight - reaching a new milestone in their relationship together. Thank you for watching!
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
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[@kwutopia10]

Shadow & those pinecones ...just makes me Laff 😂😂. Luv it !!!! 🤗🤗 It's like Shadow is saying ..."My toys!"

[@sherrivansyckel7527]

I just love these 2. Thank you Lady Hawk ❤

[@elzbietaginalska5436]

A fabulous marvelous duo singing.

[@evaandersen3450]

Sweet..and the saga continues...Thanks Lady Hawk for the smile ❤️🦅❤️

[@densogirl]

Wow! She made the warning/trouble call and he comes right to the nest, like he's the protector. He does look like he has a few more white feathers growing in on his head. And, he also made the warning/trouble calls. Thanks, Lady Hawk.

[@qiratlamour]

Dynasty season preview :D Thanks Lady Hawk!

[@ImCatWmn2]

It seemed like twice The Mrs tucked her head in to sleep and Shadow ruffled his feathers and startled her, so she yelled at him! The third time he talked back!! 😊 He is soooo cute!! TY Lady Hawk!!

[@ccchu8939]

their relationship becomes better and better🤗

[@ginajudd1744]

Wow! Hearing them both was cool.

[@MelbaL.]

And the saga continues.....Shadow and Mrs BB have such great and soft vocals !! My dog goes crazy listening to the videos Lady Hawk. I think she likes it. Thanks 😊

[@TomSawyerEaglePro]

As The Nest Turns episode 27😊. Shadow and Mrs. BB show their ever increasing relationship off to the world. Multiple beaking scenes and the most telling gesture of all is Shadow getting to spend the night with Mom! What a milestone that is. Lady Hawk truly excellent description here, nice job on it. Shadow is very intent on fixing up the nest in front of the Mrs. to prove he will be a good mate💙. Thanks LH, ttys and SEDs🌙💜

[@barb7774]

can it get any sweeter?? Mrs BB is never alone!!

[@kathyc3659]

If they put anymore sticks on the nest, they won't have room for the new eggs coming laying time! So much fun to watch.

[@suzannekerr3074]

Just wondering..if Mr & Mrs stay together next season and have a new family, how is Shadow going to fit in at the nest then. I think this situation is going to get very interesting..love Shadow and really is helping Mrs B since Stormy isn't there --sure do miss him too..love this family so much..thank you for all the updates..great job!

[@lady4vols]

This was so cool to watch the other night and brings their relationship to a whole new level. I can’t wait to see how much more and what more they do. This next year is going to be so exciting. 💜💜

[@rjax6776]

Wish I knew what these two were up to! TY LadyHawk for capturing and sharing!

[@pattyrhodenizer4716]

It is cute and interesting! Ty LH.

[@nomado3650]

I guess it’s Shadow managing his cones as per usual, he’s small here!

[@emilyfabian4405]

Hi, I am an eagle watcher from Northern CA. Have been watching the Decorah eagles in Iowa for about 9 years. I am amazed that your Mr BB is missing and the female is hanging with a new guy. It is exactly what happened in Decorah. During a really bad snow storm, Mr Decorah disappeared after they hatched 3 eggs. They were just 2 or 3 weeks old, and the Ms carried on alone and raised the babies by herself. We are fairly certain Mr D was killed or died as he was a devoted father for 10 years. There is a new young, maybe 5 year old hanging with her until the fledglings are out of the nest. So parallel to BB story. And your new young male looks about 4 1/2, looking at his feather colors. So glad I found this cam!

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Emily - I don't know where you heard that Mr BB was missing because he certainly is not! He is still in Big Bear and has been photographed recently. Mr BB is just not coming to the nest tree at this time which is normal. Some eagles take time off during the non nesting season and then return when it is time to begin work on the nest. I have watched Decorah - it was very sad to lose Dad this season. I hope the DM will be able to provide for a family!

[@emilyfabian4405]

Thanks for your note Lady Hawk. I scrolled back down again to see where I was probably mislead. I guess Mr BB left for a bit but came back. Which happens. A good thing. Sadly for our Dad Deborah he left, and something obviously bad happened to him as he never returned. A young male crossed her path, kept his distance but protected her and her 3 babies. They have fledged and he is still around. Hoping for a new partnership. I will keep closer notes on nests I am new to!

[@dmotta2811]

I just started watching the eagle cam live in 2019, but it’s funny, I can tell this is shadow by his movements.

[@nomado3650]

Hi Lady Hawk, KZbin suggested this video. Is it Jackie, the smaller one? 5 years ago! Wow.

[@ThePianoStudio]

Shadow is the smaller one.

[@nomado3650]

@@ThePianoStudio 🙏🏻

[@sixtoibarra5807]

Is all love❤

[@teddygram45able]

I think mrs has a new found love we already know shadows feelings..that being said what happens to Mr bb he has been gone for so long

[@janajamer734]

It looks like Jackie used to wear skinny jeans before she had her clutches! LOL😁 Awe... Such a cute little stick Shadow brought to nest for tHa first time! By tHa that Jackie's finished, she will have created a Stick Monster! Interested to see if he's always had stick shenanigans up his wings? And HE loves his pinecones! So very protective of them! Thank You Lady Hawk for this beautiful Eagle clip of Jackie and Shadow!

[@jjfaris]

Goodness, that's the most vocals I've heard from Shadow and they are different sounding to me. This nest doesn't need more sticks. Heh Shadow, how about some more fluff.....another chapter has started in the BB saga.

[@WeighinInHealthyHappyLife]

Love the body contact between the two at the beginning of the video...Mrs BB has come a long way with her trust. Shadow is the sweetest...loved hearing his voice! He sure does love his pine cones! Makes you wonder though if he understands what the purpose of the nest is...of course everything was imprinted on him growing in the nest, but he seems to be trying to keep the nest in order, possibly for some new babies (right now the pine cones are his babies!!!). Amazing to watch their progress. I sure hope Mr BB is aware and just not interested anymore, and also that Stormy is ok. Has there been any news? Thanks so much for another day in, 'As the Nest Turns'!!!!!

[@ladyhawk]

I love his voice too! Those pine cones are going to get moved many times I think!! No news on Stormy - he may be moving further out from the BB area and even getting ready to start his migration north.

[@WeighinInHealthyHappyLife]

Thanks so much!! Yes, I agree about the pine cones!! I wish Stormy a long and adventurous life!!!

[@catherinebreitfeller669]

❤️❤️

[@lhettmattis2703]

I think Jackie is just putting up with Shadow since Mr BB is away. And she must to realized this juvie is not a threat. But once Mr. BB come back to the nest and see Shadow he will chased Shadow away from his nest area. Mr. BB and Jackie are mate for life unless when Shadow reached his adult age and willing to fight with Mr. BB then we will see what may happen. Mr. BB is still young and I don't think he will get defeated by Shadow. Shadow is still an intruder the way I see it. Thank you Lady Hawk, this video is very informative and it gave me a possible interpretation from how I observed.

[@isabellerudolf4463]

lhett mattis true explanations and I think the same way. Shadow is only a passing fling for Mrs BB and there might be further confrontations with Mr BB at nesting season since eagles do mate for life. Than Shadow will be again just "the young and the nestless"

[@rtchocolate]

Sure Hope Mr BB doesn’t show up to claim his lady and nest at mating time. I’m fearful of a bloody confrontation 😬

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Thanks Lady Hawk. How is Stormy doing? Would love to see him. So glad Shadow seems to be making himself at home. Such a beautiful pair these two are! 🦅❤😚❤🦅

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Dianne - no news on Stormy. I am sure he is doing well out there - maybe further north by now.

[@sararosati4130]

Boy oh boy......As The Nest Turns......

[@nancyjh6070]

I got one question Where the hell is Mr BB?? Lol I feel bad for him But maybe he’s messin around with the other juvie lol And here we all thought the only drama is in the White House lol Unbelievable what’s goin on here They are definitely falling for each other It’s adorable ❤️🦅 Thank you Lady Hawk

[@barb7774]

lol

[@myavac9745]

That’s exactly what I’m wondering 🤔

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Nancy JH! Mr BB is still in the area at Big Bear - he is just not at the nest. He might be taking some time away from the nest during the off season and will come back as it gets closer to nesting season. Also, it is possible there already was an altercation between Mr and Shadow off cam and Mr is choosing to stay away (this was mentioned by Dr.Sharpe as he thinks we are seeing a new male now at the nest). Either way, Shadow is fascinating to watch and his learning curve is fast!! I love his raspy vocals too!!

[@bryanowens812]

I think you will see Mr. B set accounts straight late January- February, courtship season. Shadow will have his come to Jesus moment early next year, should he be unwise enough to stay and push the issue.

[@marylawrence4724]

Lady Hawk I am Way Confused. I Just started Watching Jackie & Shadow last Dec and begane a Group Myself On Facebook .. I'm Hunting all The Old news I Can Find Now On Jackie and Mr B ... Now Comes The Confused part.. I'm Seeing mention of Mrs BB and Shadow and OKKKK Is Mrs BB another name for Jackie ???

[@yourenough3]

I was wondering the same thing ???

[@KittyFloof]

Yes, Jackie is Mrs BB

[@joanbiordi4995]

KWow! He still looks like a Juvie to me. Is he ready to make little eaglets yet? This looks really strange. Never have seen a bald eagle on full with white head and tail.

[@amytyson3164]

😛😛😛

[@dperry3185]

Shadow is always helping out. They don't need more sticks they need to downsize

[@yourenough3]

Is mrs bb actually Jackie ?? Im confused

[@nomado3650]

I just asked exactly that question! I’m catching up who’s who :)

[@Mommabird-de5lq]

I've not been able to be on computer in on awhile. What happened to Mr. BB?

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Mommabird - nothing has happened to Mr BB. He is just not at the nest lately but he is in Big Bear - might be taking a vacation until next breeding season (eagle do that )

[@djr6876]

Has Shadow reached his full size?

[@ladyhawk]

Yes an eagle is fully grown by the time they fledge the nest!

[@robinsisson8013]

Hi. Was Stormy ever found after the tail feathers were seen missing? Several weeks ago...? Thanks

[@franceshenry2239]

Where is dad eagle?

[@ronaldquinn5871]

Lady Hawk for some reason I didn't think of Shadow and Mrs.BB having a relationship? Is this what your saying that eventually they'll have babies? I really appreciate your dialog, your a great educator and the dialog with the video is for me so very important 🌲🐣🐥

[@ladyhawk]

It is a possibility that Shadow will mate with Mrs BB if Mr BB does not return and reclaim the nest or if Mr BB returns and chases Shadow off.

[@myavac9745]

Is Stormy alright? 😟

[@jagriggle1662]

What is happening with Mrs BB? And where is Mr BB? She can't be serious about Shadow

[@juliedavis7250]

...At least what is happening here is natural ...that in our country's White House is unnatural + dangerous...yep