Big Bear🦅Spirit "Defeathers" Pine Cone🍍And Shows Who Is Boss!😊2022-04-29

Spirit hatched 3/3 16:14
The remaining unhatched egg may break due to activity in the nest become part of it eventually
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[@camhopper3111]

I just love this bird. Pine cone defacer ,egg defender, tantrum star, food foot fetish and all around entertainer. Much love Spirit.

[@marymacdonald2379]

Spirit is getting used to less attention and exercising his wings more, getting ready to be one of the most beautiful birds in the sky.

[@SweetJustice]

Less attention and feisty lol

[@SkinnyCoutreux2244]

Love how Mom (or Dad) faces the opposite way like: “That’s right, baby. Play and be QUIET.” Lol Every parent can relate

[@TOTALCAMARO]

I got the pine cone mom. I killed it. Lol Spirit reminds me of a teenager lol 😂

[@KimmieWrangler]

It’s like the parents know at this point that they have kept their baby warm, fed, & protected! All they have to do now is continue for a little longer & then watch their baby go off on it’s own! And Jackie & Shadow will be real Empty nesters! Spirit is sooo big, after looking back at Stormy & Simba, I think Spirit is a strong, brave, fierce female like their momma!! 🤗

[@jacquicoder7160]

Oh, that poor pine cone! I think Jackie brought it to the nest as a toy and Spirit knew just what to do with it. Then pranced around, showing off those magnificent wings! This was a great video, thanks Cali.

[@yywant-qb7om]

I think it is learning how to catch and bite its prey, which is the instinct of an eagle.

[@aquamarineblue8690]

Spirits pinecone is like a toy we bring home to our children. This is just to darling. 🥰🐥I think it’s a learning toy-how to de pluck birds

[@sarahwright4104]

Spirit seems to be an eagles version of a teenager.

[@sandragauder277]

Spirit changes more everyday....the dark beak is changing colour as are the feathers and feet .....the wing exercises are getting stronger in anticipation of flight too❗🦅🦅🦅❤

[@loretalabitag9744]

Spirit is growing up fast❤waiting for dad Shadow to bring food 😀beauitiful Jackie is sight seeing while spirit plays by herself 🦅🦅🦅love them all.thank you Cali Condor

[@RayaEagleWings]

Thank you so much Cali ☀️😊💕 Spirit is wonderful to watch .. what a great personality ! Spirit adores the egg & now that pine cone !! Soon Spirit will be soaring high & free! ♥️🦅♥️🦅♥️🦅

[@jesuscastillo5371]

I LOVE MOM JACKIE, JUST WATCHING SPIRIT LEARN ON HIS OWN ... IM SURE SHE IS VERY PROUD OF SPIRIT.. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO SEE SPIRIT ,MANTLE HIS FOOD, BRANCH & FLEDGE..😁😬😇

[@Btyboop2]

I smile seeing spirit flapping his wings wanting to fly.. I can't wait for that day to come to see him fly..❤️

[@cherylw1958]

Looking good sweetie, you tell that pine cone off, how dare you be in my nest. lol

[@aquamarineblue8690]

I love you Spirit 🐥

[@super3400]

Spirit is BIG ... looks almost larger than parents.

[@parakeet8157]

Just a growing eaglet, our Spirit ,learning all the time.

[@birutal4511]

The big chick shows which one in the nest the ruler 😊. Thanks Cali Condor.

[@Eagle_Goddess]

🥰🥰🥰

[@sweetsongstress7398]

Most relaxing video I’ve watched in awhile🤍 Thank you for the edit, lovely ASMR feels too!

[@jesuscastillo5371]

GREAT JOB , SPIRIT IS HOMEING HIS, GRABBING & DEFEATHERING SKILLS. SPIRIT REMAINDS ME OF LEGACY,😁😬😇

[@CoExist64]

We don’t know the gender yet

[@franceswitham8214]

Spirit is taking after her father, Shadow, with her love of pinecones. LOL. She is about to outgrow her nest. Im calling her. " she" based on her size.

[@CoExist64]

Ditto!!!

[@bhowe5162]

So cute...'wingercises' coming along nicely

[@janiceplace7519]

I love Spirit !! He/She has such a great personality . I get a laugh everytime I come to see how Spirit is doing . 👀👀❤❤

[@nancyleigh8016]

Pretty impressive! Spirit's learned how to hold down prey (cone) Little wobble here and there... you're doing great!!

[@judyduerr7612]

I enjoy watching the wing exercises. I can't wait to see Spirit fly. It'll be soon, so I'll hold my breath while I wait!

[@mariaparra8025]

Spirit smart healthy and gorgeous 🌹🌟🌹🌟🌹🌟🌸🌹🌸

[@nunyabizness1004]

the restless teenager vibe is strong lol

[@samanthadove5395]

Thank you Cali Condor for everything you do!! Spirit you’re a hoot. Just love you ❤️

[@joysead]

Oh i see pinecone tips now. Took screenshot then zoomed. Awesome. Thanks to all... learning stuff all the time. Happy

[@lisarenee2123]

Awesome video ,,thank you Cali Condor ✌💚🦅🙏❤

[@alicetl971]

Spirit: 1 Pinecone: 0. Victorious day! 😁

[@IDaydreamALittleTooMuch]

Spirit's wingspan and general size is getting impressive, not much longer now until he or she takes to the skies

[@deeice5398]

I know we can't be positive without testing but I'm almost sure Spirit is female just by the size of her.

[@IDaydreamALittleTooMuch]

@@deeice5398 I've been thinking the same, Spirit is huge. No way to know until fully grown but i'm convinced its a female aswell

[@77MsHelen]

Anxious to see Spirit’s first flights! What a joy that will be!

[@joyconstantine6067]

Spirit is learning so fast. ❤️

[@teresaandrews1341]

Spirit is so busy!! 🦅

[@lisaschwall2950]

She’s practicing defeathering! Another good move by Jackie!😍‼️❤️

[@marythepaintergirl1257]

This so adorable 🥰

[@carolwilliams7052]

Cali: approximately when can we expect Spirit to take first flight ???

[@lisaschwall2950]

She actually looks and seems relaxed and happy!😊

[@pamelaseitz8962]

I noticed all the barrier that thunder worked so hard on is mostly gone to the right of the nest. Spirit is rambunctious little girl.

[@natoya85]

Spirit she is got big really fast

[@beatlechick1]

To the tune of These Boots Were Made for Walking........."These wings were made for flying, that's what they will do. One of these days these wings will fly all over you!"

[@lisaschwall2950]

It’s nice to see her being quiet! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisaschwall2950]

She’s practicing defeathering! Another great move by Jackie!❤️❤️❤️

[@DHdronevideo]

My friend I like your channel

[@deebell8727]

Looks like the egg is starting to get pushed down into the nest now. Kind of sad not to see it. 😞

[@unohooclanunohooclan5945]

I pwayyyy wiff my pine tone! And..this is what I will do to my meal 😂

[@jaynecudzil2589]

Wow, I'd be up in the night trying to cast a pellet, too, if I had tried to eat that much roughage.

[@CoExist64]

Little brat! Lol, love ya Spirit! :)

[@CoExist64]

It’s also talon practice, so Spirit knows how to use those talons to catch and hold its prey

[@cjuuljohnston]

I'm concerned Spirit is going to end up out of the nest, caught in a tree or maybe injured, NOT able to function properly yet, too young.. Hopefully someone in the area will keep an eye on him/her to help and protect this great big baby 🍼.

[@CoExist64]

No, parents are very involved and I just don’t see that happening.

[@cjuuljohnston]

@@CoExist64 Mother nature, and it can be cruel at times.. Young eagles from wild nests develop their hunting skills on their own, but spend considerable time after they fledge "watching their parents"and undoubtedly learning by watching what the adults do. The actual skills involved are learned by trial and error, I'm sure.

[@texanleons]

I think it's just a toy for Spirit to play with.

[@karenughoc2849]

Poor Spirit he wants to fly so bad.

[@AnaMaria-yc2pn]

The end of Shadow pine cone! 😂😂😂

[@silvermainecoons3269]

Where’s the egg??!! 😱

[@bublik8351]

At 17:44:50 it’s right above the timer buried in dried grass.

[@CoExist64]

Right in the middle of the bowl, barely showing the top. It’s still there

[@CoExist64]

@@bublik8351 the video isn’t that long, only 17:14. Perhaps you meant something else?

[@bublik8351]

@@CoExist64 I meant the time on the video, after the date, 17:44:50 meaning almost quarter to 6 PM.

[@dianahopson8833]

Poor pine cone. Aggressive little fella. I see almost everyone is calling Spirit "he", and I'm thinking they are right. When will we know for sure?

[@CoExist64]

I see an equal amount of “she”, and watching the way Spirit behaves I think it is a she. Just like momma Jackie, just watch

[@millardnance9401]

I have missed a few days…what happened to “the egg” … last I saw, Spirit was very possessive of it

[@CoExist64]

Still in the nest, under some ‘stuff’. I see it right in the center of the bowl, but just barely sticking out

[@beatlechick1]

Spirit says to mom, I need another pinecone. I looked and didn't find any pine nuts in it. I'm a growing teenager, can you PLEEEEEASE bring me another one? I'll be good, I'll warn you went I have to poop. PLEEEEASE mom!?

[@colleenpogue4238]

How long will Spirit be able to stay with mom and dad? I assume at some point, they will chase him/her out of their territory?

[@IDaydreamALittleTooMuch]

Not an expert but i think they will continue to feed and protect Spirit for a few months after fledging before he or she leaves the territory

[@lindastrauss8206]

But where is Egg?

[@CoExist64]

In the nest, under some of the ‘stuffing’. I can see it right in the middle of the bowl, just the top showing…

[@FirewindII]

Is this unique?

[@FirewindII]

Does anyone remember an eagle eating a fruit or vegetable? Thank you.

[@CoExist64]

It was meant to be part of the nest, Spirit just played with it.

[@FirewindII]

@@CoExist64 Ah. Thank you. I must have missed part of the discussion.