Big Bear Eagles ~ PROUD PAPA! Shadow Sees Egg FIRST TIME!! 💖 Beautiful Flybys SLOMO! 1.9.20

We have all been waiting for the moment when our proud papa to be will see the new egg! Jackie is incubating when Shadow is seen flying in the distance! He arrives to the left with a stick and almost puts it on Jackie! Jackie will get up and we see Shadow looking excitedly down at the egg! He touches it, digs around it and looks at this perfect white egg proudly.
Shadow will fly off and will return quickly bringing in a nice nubby stick!! Then he waits for Jackie - she also brings in a stick! Shadow is in all his glory - sticks galore and a new eggie too! Thank you for watching!
Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk
Special thanks to Friends of Big Bear Valley for this amazing cam!
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[@juliebirb7162]

He is such a manly stud muffin when he soars to the nest like he did and I love her vocals when she's settin' on the elgg.

[@georginatoland]

All that’s missing is a decorative pinecone! 😜👍🏼

[@reneeinabnitt5491]

WOWl, he landed on her back end. Proud dad!! He did make me nervous flying in with that stick though. HA!! What a guy!!

[@carole_f]

Shadow always was a klutz.

[@sallyhafner2895]

She ducks when he comes to land😀

[@melindamasi3505]

Awww, Shadow is so gentle with his new egg. Past behavior says he's a very attentive provider, incubator, brooder and teacher👏💗💖💖🦅

[@saltlick2910]

Time to bring in food. I need nourishment. Lol

[@wilmaortiz9369]

Shadow: "OK Lady Hawk, look at me, look at me! I'm seriously looking at you through the cam, I am presenting my eaglet for this season! And I'll teach him or her to bring all the pinecones from this land, cause this is the way!" 😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@ladyhawk]

Awesome Wilma!!! I know that Shadow will teach his baby the ways of the pinecone and how to move those sticks in no time!! Thanks for the smiles! 💞💞💖

[@wilmaortiz9369]

@@ladyhawk thanks!

[@janellestuckey8477]

Let's hope Jackie waits awhile before she starts giving Shadow a hard time. She sounds sweet and gentle here. So beautiful.

[@captainstaysea3113]

Janelle Stuckey she is winey. Reminds me of the winers on SNL years ago. Lol

[@Andijt]

I'm thinking she may go easier on him this year because they've bonded more.

[@socaleagle8650]

Such a precious moment when a Dad see's his egg for the first time! Mom has alot of trust in him for her to leave and take a break! Thank you Lady Hawk and loved the scaps:)

[@ladyhawk]

You are welcome SoCal Eagle!! I love seeing these precious moments!! Jackie has quite a bit of trust for Shadow!!

[@lady4vols]

Well he was kind of stepping on her and pulling at her tail. She was like, fine I’m getting up just leave me the heck alone. 😂🤣

[@Lunzie]

SoCal Eagle Thank you LH for all you do and for sharing!!! High-5 🖐🏻

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

Now proud papa needs to bring his lady love a nice big fish. I sure wish the nest was bigger. It seems so small compared to other eagle nests.

[@melindamasi3505]

With well over 300 sticks this breeding season, I bet it's *taller* than most nests, lol!😄 But not so wide it seems...

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Flyfree - he did this afternoon!!!! It was partially eaten but Jackie still enjoyed it!! What a guy!! The nest is about 4' X 5' by 3" last measured by Jim Campbell Spickler in May 2019. I am sure it is larger with all the sticks they added so far!!

[@tschouten1]

Congratulations Jackie and Shadow!

[@dollyqueen5876]

Shadow I remember your pinecone . Lol you have come a long way sweetheart 💕💕 Congratulations big guy 💕🥚💕

[@lucylulu1544]

What a landing!

[@trailertrash5320]

Instead of incubating he is working on security lol

[@carole_f]

Delayed incubation - it's a Thing.

[@blodynbach]

@@carole_f It was funny - I too was thinking, 'What on earth is he doing?', then I remembered the delayed incubation business and felt more at ease :)

[@blodynbach]

Even though we know the reason, that was funny - you made me chuckle!

[@sallyhafner2895]

How long can the egg sit in the cold before it dies?

[@ladyhawk]

@@sallyhafner2895 Hello Sally - the egg can be left unattended for several hours with no harm to the developing embryo. Eggs can be left in temps above freezing for a few hours. If below freezing, they must be incubated within a short time or the egg will be nonviable.

[@angelicagaldos]

Gorgeous and sweet

[@MarlboroughAnne]

This is terrific footage. He’s got such a cute expression head on. Love it when he looks at the camera.

[@blodynbach]

I know - that expression was priceless!

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you so much AC!! I love it when he looks right at the cam too!!

[@jemroses1]

Great video Lady Hawk, thanks so much! I believe that Shadow was a nervous daddy, when he saw the egg. He was like a fidgety dad in a hospital room waiting for the baby to arrive. I love the landing,... Plopp! right on Jackie and she held much restraint in not scolding him. He is so funny, he never fails to make me chuckle.

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you jememily! He was a little anxious wasn't he? I think now that the 2nd egg is here and he is incubating - he is feeling more confident!!

[@parakeet8157]

Shadow thinks, " Another Simba????" ROFL!!!!

[@kels3972]

What a proud moment!! They are so gentle with the egg!! So sweet!! 💞💞

[@rosehernandez475]

Pure love i wish i had that 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍😍😍😍😇😇😇😇😇

[@nanettemclean5]

So glad it wasn't scrambled with that landing lol.x

[@trailertrash5320]

nanettemclean5 lololol

[@lady4vols]

I know, I was like jeez Shadman. 😂🤣

[@v.gorski3050]

Ug. Bad comments. Do either of you know that this pair if eagles lost an eaglet last year ??

[@nanettemclean5]

@@v.gorski3050 calm down please!! A joke!! And yes we do realise...why you being so sensitve???

[@lady4vols]

V. Gorski, sure we do, but life goes on for them and they don’t linger with it. It’s just a joke, no need to be rude.

[@marthaphillips4827]

Amazing these eagles are very entertaining and dutiful parents

[@AlphaPoe]

So sweet and innocent. All they want is food and safety for them and their young from the world. ❤️

[@joannewagner1910]

All I can say is oh, my gosh!! Beautiful!!!

[@suzanne4991]

Thanks Lady Hawk - I've missed seeing you in Chat at Big Bear. I am happy that Jackie laid Egg#1 - I wish them a successful season. She was very vocal today.

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Suzanne!! You are welcome!! It is a very exciting time to see Jackie and Shadow with their two eggs for the new season!! Thank you!!

[@suzanne4991]

@@ladyhawk I hope you see this Lady Hawk - someone mentioned on the BB Chat that E14 might have been injured - do you know anything about this (I know you monitor the FL nests) and if it's true is E14 OK??? It's hard to tell because it's dark

[@mariemurray629]

Congratulations Jackie and Shadow! They managed to make a beautiful egg togeather. Their beak kisses are just darling along with Jackies's soft singing! 😍

[@rosehernandez475]

So wonderful 😍😍😍😘😘😘🌠🌠🌠🌠🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@donnasheppard8703]

Shadow brings another stick? Need fluff! Young love! That song came to mind.

[@StarAnyse]

Very sweet. They really amaze me with their gentless; deadly claws and all! I was surprised when he left the egg, though. It's pretty cold there, isn't it? How long can an egg be left in the cold there and still be okay?

[@StarAnyse]

Upon reflection, though I thought it looked like snow in the distance, I'm not sure it's been that cold there...

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Star the egg can be left unattended for several hours with no harm to the developing embryo. Eggs can be left in temps above freezing for a few hours. If below freezing, they must be incubated within a short time or the egg will be nonviable.

[@joannewagner1910]

Nature just amazes me.

[@janiceaucoin1435]

Shadow needs to fish and hunt for more fluff. Mama labored hard last night.

[@rjax6776]

TY so much for capturing all the 1sts for this nest, LadyHawk! I don't know how I would ever keep up without your videos! I so appreciate all you do! They need a bigger bowl when the chicks hatch. Too many sticks and not enough grasses. I hope they can enlarge the chick area once they hatch! Saying 'they' - hoping for at least one more egg!

[@ladyhawk]

Hi R Jax - you are most welcome!! Thank you for your kind words!! They do have a cozy bowl - at least it is bigger than it was last season! I remember with Stormy and BBB they did not move from the nest bowl area for weeks!! Simba and Cookie did get to move around more! Have a great evening!!

[@naturebird9177]

Aw sweet Shadow is excited💙 He wanted to incubate but knew Jackie was coming back lol. I hope Jackie lets him help her more this year!

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Joyce I think Jackie will certainly allow Shadow to help out more this year she trusts him quite a bit! Shadow wants to take a hands on approach to raising his family!!

[@damouretdelaine5311]

Poor Jackie! Shadow lands right on her! They should build a landing strip nest to the nest...

[@tcwhite0104]

Lmao the look on Jackie’s face in Slo-mo after shadow landed on her lol

[@francesthompson2658]

I am so proud of Shadow and Jackie....been waiting for new egg to show up still remember little angel Kooky who spirit is still in the nest. Love watching these two great bird parents.....was watching Mr. & Mrs. President but not much on them. These two are my favorites.

[@catb8661]

That's what that nest needs is one more stick, Shadow! Wonder why he isn't interested in brooding. Hope they only have one eaglet because there isn't room for two plus an adult plus prey/fish in that nest.

[@lisat9802]

Love love love this 💝

[@nancyj5562]

Hi Lady Hawk!! It’s been awhile so just checking in This is great news!!! Love these two Let’s pray for TWO safe full fledges this year!!

[@carolynnunes3922]

Since I’m in SoCal, I thought I’d watch this couple, too...give me some time, and I’ll catch up on this nest! I love watching these videos! Thank you Lady Hawk!

[@annbell6453]

Looked at first like there was a conversation going on: "J: Shadow, do you notice anything different here? S: No, I don't..just brought in some new sticks. J: Come on, take a look around. S: Nope, nothing new here! J: Men! Here, I'll get up, then look! (silence for few seconds) S: Jackie, darling! We're going to have an eaglet! Guess we're going to need a lot more sticks!" Ok, this is just my version of what happened, lol.

[@annbell6453]

@Charley Mack I agree, Charley. She wanted him to know what happened with the egg, and also to see her new post-egg body. which now has gone back to normal, lol!

[@ladyhawk]

LOL Ann!!

[@annbell6453]

@@ladyhawk Wish I could think of a scenario for the 2nd egg, but am all out of them, lol. Sometimes a second baby just doesn't get quite the attention as the first, unfortunately, but I still am anxiously waiting for both of them to hatch!

[@melindamasi3505]

👏👏👏😅😂🤣

[@TomSawyerEaglePro]

GA Lady Hawk! There's nothing we enjoy more than watching a Dad Eagle see his egg or chick for the first time and the fact it's Shadow just makes it even better! His expression here is priceless💙. Did he get a chance to incubate after this footage yet today? I haven't had a chance to watch live yet. Thanks for the great coverage LH!💜 Beautiful opening and end scaps too. Congratulations Shadow and Jackie!🎉🎊

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Tom - yes after this Shadow brought in a fish and he did get to incubate the egg!!

[@TomSawyerEaglePro]

@@ladyhawk - that's great news thank you!💜😍

[@mistyseas568]

It was scary when Shadow dropped the stick on the egg at 12:25, oops! 🙄🧐😬 And, I was a bit surprised that Shadow didn’t sit on the egg, but left to get another stick while Jackie was gone. 🙄 Thank you Lady Hawk! 😊🌸

[@LisaLikesPhotographySanDiego]

A year and a half later, and this video still thrills me so. These two are so beautiful! Thank you Lady Hawk for snipping and slow mo-ing and posting.

[@ladyhawk]

I agree seeing them with their egg us so heartwarming!!

[@markrumfola9833]

Looks like a King sitting there

[@karendegeyter2937]

No more sticks going to break yall egg!!!!

[@rosehernandez475]

Awwwww my sweet loves

[@Lunzie]

Those Eagles are absolutely gorgeous!!! I’ve never followed this nest, but it could be I get too much drama from the SWFL Eagle nest and the Decorah Eagle nest!!! I will be checking this nest out more often!!! As pretty as Mom and Dad are, they must have beautiful Eaglets!!!!!! Praying for this nest!!! 🙏🏻 ❤️🦅❤️

[@xtjgloriaestrada6053]

This precious couple has the most fancy 🏡 casita 🏡 🏠

[@jeannine.]

The nest is a bit small, so when Shadow flew in he landed on Mom at the back of her. Mome gets up and Dad got to see the egg, and moved some grasses around to cover it a bit. Glad Mom came back to incubate. Congratulations Mom & Dad!

[@tracywoods6997]

I love how Jackie talks to him.. he is such a wonderful dad!! Just incredible love ❤️

[@michellers2966]

he was like look mom get up... i know there is something there under you! LOL i just love this couple :D

[@gusdavid7798]

This makes the current situation even sadder.

[@deelb9462]

I love them both but I wish there were less sticks and a bigger , softer nestbowl. I think Harriet from Florida should come and help them a little with their nest building.

[@melindamasi3505]

😄

[@ladyhawk]

They don't seem to mind the nest being sticky! Actually they have brought in quite a bit of fluff this season so the nest bowl has some softness. There is not a lot of fluff in the area for them to bring in and with the snow in the winter season it makes it more difficult to find it. Harriet and M15's nest is awesome!! E14 has a very soft and comfy nest!

[@MichaelSimpsonLegal]

I think that poor bird is scared to sit on the egg!!! Lol!!!

[@bethmunden7328]

This is so beautiful 😍🦅💕

[@MadMax-cf9uu]

good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@evaandersen3450]

Shadow is back on his stick bringing which is his thing and now becoming a dad again he’ll have many chores to be done 😊Thanks LH❤️🦅❤️

[@ladyhawk]

Yes he is always keeping busy!! He must love to have eggs to incubate now!!

[@wandae9906]

:-) TY LH -Hugs

[@diannenaworensky6698]

Well did he ever sit on the egg ???? 🦅❤🦅

[@ladyhawk]

Yes Shadow will incubate the egg later in the day!!

[@diannenaworensky6698]

@@ladyhawk 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 🦅❤🦅

[@Dstew57A]

That’s a long time to let the egg sit by itself with out a parent sitting on top of it to keep it warm isn’t it?

[@Tipster49]

D Stew I have no idea but it made me nervous

[@carole_f]

Trust the eagles, and look up "delayed incubation"!

[@carole_f]

@@Tipster49 It's called Delayed Incubation so the eggs hatch closer together.

[@ladyhawk]

Hi D Stew - actually the egg can be left unattended for several hours in temps above freezing without any harm. This is an example of delayed incubation where they slow down the development of the embryo by not incubating it for periods of time. By slowing down the development it causes the chick to hatch at a later date than 35 days and that helps with the 2nd egg hatching closer together!

[@CenturianEagle]

So cute! 🥰. I Loved the video, and enjoyed reading the description too 😊

[@ladyhawk]

Thank you!! ♥♥

[@annhopper1238]

Why isn't he incubating the egg?

[@jeanburk9539]

At the end.

[@SW13333]

Shadow has the sparkle back in his eyes. Jackie still looks a little tired from her hard labor. Shadow will now go into overdrive stick obsession mode :) :) I wonder if they bring the large sticks to keep the upcoming wind, rain and snow out of the nest bowl better vs. smaller ones. Thanks Lady Hawk - Stephanie

[@ladyhawk]

I hope that the don't bring in those large sticks as we don't want any accidents around the precious eggs!! But I do think they will bring in more sticks and fluff yes!! Thank you Stephanie!

[@samsen201]

OMG

[@christineh9478]

❤️❤️❤️💝

[@rebeccajosteelman563]

Wonderful :-) Reckon it's 'delayed notification,... what's up youtube, giving me a heads up of this video a day later, haha sheesh.

[@ladyhawk]

I hate when youtube does that!! Delayed notification!! LOL

[@bestamerica]

' hello L H... wow that is a so great wonderful parent eagles has a egg on the nest

[@Dreez76]

They are unbelievably beautiful. I don't know much about eagles, but shouldn't the male eagle sit on the egg while the female is away?. I'm afraid the egg might get too cold if the female leaves for too long while the male just stands there watching.

[@melindamasi3505]

Last season Daddy Shadow was a *devoted* incubator, occasionally even refusing to get up when Jackie would return to nest, lol!

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Dreez76 both parents will share incubation duties! No worries on the egg being left unattended or not incubated - that is normal for the 1st egg - it is called delayed incubation. Now that Jackie has laid her 2nd egg- they are incubating full time!

[@shineon1611]

Yep, think there are enough sticks guys! LOL! Held my breath with that one that hit the egg!

[@RedRoadRunner23]

♥️💕😊

[@steviechan5792]

1:34 - 1:44 Jackie: "So, uh...there's something I've been wanting to tell you..."

[@kristeyh2761]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@reneeelias7168]

Jackie “time to stretch my talons”

[@mikemuppet3807]

Coming in Hot!!!! Requesting a tower flyby

[@tersa1000]

He stares right in the camera at 7.00. I swear he can see me.

[@simplycurlyde]

I can't believe he landed on her.

[@katherine1304]

12:21 he really did drop a stick on that egg huh

[@jarrodmcneil3529]

Simba has a little brother or sister. Has anyone seen Simba?

[@ladyhawk]

No Simba is off living his life now and can be as far away as a thousand miles or simply a few miles at the next lake!! He is banded so there is a good chance someone will spot him and report this to the Big Banding Lab!!

[@jarrodmcneil3529]

@@ladyhawk I would for the researchers to install little tracking devices in the bands in future.

[@gregorytownsend9066]

All those sticks looks so uncomfortable .

[@elainefletcher7177]

Stop stepping on Jackie!

[@jjfaris]

Nest bowl resemblance barely fits one adult 🙁

[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

JJ Faris I know it makes me crazy.

[@GottaWannaDance]

I thought there were 2 eggs.

[@pamspangle62]

What are they doing?? That nest bowl can’t afford to get any smaller. More than one egg and it will be overflowing. 💞😯

[@kate18234]

The egg looks broken to me.

[@jansavko1652]

Ahoj

[@carolynnunes3922]

Since I’m in SoCal, I thought I’d watch this couple, too...give me some time, and I’ll catch up on this nest! I love watching these videos! Thank you Lady Hawk!

[@maryillinski3487]

Dad wasn't a whole lot of help.

[@v.gorski3050]

My first visit to this nest was last year. The loss of the Eaglet last year was extremely difficult for this viewer. I worry about the cold weather there and this egg needs constant care. As the young Eaglets will. I hope for the best but the climate scares me. Cold, snow. Are scientists monitoring temps at this nest ? Is there any way to intervene if eaglet is not doing well ?

[@lady4vols]

Well now he reminds me of another male eagle at another nest. Putting sticks on her, standing on her, picking at her tail. Anything to get her off the egg. 💜😂🥚

[@ladyhawk]

LOL yes it does!! All those antics and they work!! HA! :)

[@vincentdivito4154]

What happened to the other egg?

[@gusdavid7798]

Hadn't been laid yet. They have a 3-4 day difference.