FOBBV🦅Nature Takes Care Of Nature🥚One Egg Is Broken💔Shadow Mourns💔Jackie Hides The Others👀2024-04-11

Video courtesy of ‪@FOBBVCAM‬ friendsofbigbearvalley.org
The opinions presented do not necessarily reflect the opinions of FOBBV.
Nature takes care of nature. The eggs will feed and sustain other forms of life, be it ravens, flying squirrels, insects or other critters.
It appears one eggshell lost its structural integrity and broke by 7:52AM. By 11:40AM the egg crumbled further and disappeared from view. It likely remains in the bowl.
It is uncertain whether Jackie stepped on the egg at 7:13AM and breached it. She stopped incubating on 4/8 and she could be moving less carefully around the eggs. It is unclear if there was any development inside. We will watch to see whether more information presents itself.
In a surprise turn of events, Jackie showed up after dark at 7:48PM and vigorously aerated the nest bowl, effectively hiding the remaining two eggs from the camera view. They remain in the bowl and may reappear later.
Both Jackie and Shadow spend the night together on one of their favorite roost trees. The Night Vision image at 8PM+ is grainy as it was already very dark.
♀Mommy Duty Report:Jackie attended the nest for 8 min, 2 visit(s). She was last seen incubating or tending the eggs on 4/8.
♂Daddy Duty Report: Shadow attended the nest for 8 hr 18 min, 5 visit(s). He did not attempt to incubate the remaining 2 eggs after the third egg disappeared from view.
For more information about the Sentry Trees and Roost Trees commonly used by Jackie and Shadow: bit.ly/3F7Xh1l
🥚Egg1 was laid 1/25 16:55 bit.ly/48OfNt5, Egg2 was laid 1/28 13:59 bit.ly/3OkpEi7, Egg3 was laid on 1/31 17:58 bit.ly/3SGTwb5 .
It is unlikely that the eggs will hatch at this point. We have no way of knowing why. It could be environmental, such as temperatures, humidity percentages, oxygen levels at high altitude, etc. It could be biological with something just being off at the time the eggs were created. It is very unlikely that either Jackie or Shadow are infertile since they have already had 2 sets of chicks together - in 2019 and 2022.
ℹResident Bald Eagle male: Shadow (unbanded) since May 2018. Estimated hatch year: 2014
ℹResident Bald Eagle female: Jackie (unbanded) since September 2016. Estimated hatch year: 2012
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[@juliadoty3300]

I knew it would be you, Cali, to bring us the whole story of the events today! The beginning of the end, the middle,Shadow grieving and accepting that the eggs are gone, and sweet Jackie, burying the other two! I think she did that out of love, to make sure Shadow did not come back. Which he didn’t. And they seemed so sweet together in the trees afterwards, and I love the little song that they sang after Jackie buried the eggs. Thank you, Cali, for always bringing us great footage of the whole story! And thank you, friends of big Bear Valley, and all the volunteers who bring us these magnificent birds! I have so enjoyed watching them, and they have totally enriched my life! Jackie and Shadow are taking it in stride and nature is what it is! And I can’t wait for their next clutch of eggs so we can watch them all over again arguing over who gets to sit on their precious eggs! God bless y’all! And God, please bless Jackie and Shadow!

[@sherrysaunders3758]

AMEN FROM OHIO

[@sherrymanuel4669]

My heart is broken how I love these two

[@CaliCondor]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing adventure with all of us. And thank you for recognizing the work our the amazing FOBBV volunteers. ❤ It is greatly appreciated.

[@juliadoty3300]

@@CaliCondor thank you!

[@AuntyBlabbyRules]

I knew this day would come, but I’m still crying my head off 😢

[@paulasmith4561]

Jackie is helping shadow to move on. She’s a strong mum

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

She did it in a pretty nonchalant way but yet powerfully stepped on the egg enough to crack it. She just made sure he was turned looking the other way.

[@DoloresHeron-rs6dx]

​@@LaurieFloodTeacher❤❤❤

[@ds_the_rn]

@@LaurieFloodTeacher- it really demonstrates how careful they are not to crack an egg every time they step in the nest again. I remember the one year, and correct me if I’m wrong, where one of the fertile eggs was broken by one of them after a raven came to the nest. 😢

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

@@ds_the_rn Even when there is slippery snow on the nest!

[@takemetothesea6238]

Balled my eyes out. That's what I call bonded. Jackie being strong and comforting her Shadow through this. Then a sweet melodic lullaby duet before tucking in for the night. 🎶🦅💞🦅🎶

[@OneMeanArtist]

I have no doubt whatsoever that I just watched two loving, dedicated, incredibly selfless parents grieving for their loss. The final gesture of burial with a hearts prayer sung into the night afterwards was like witnessing their sense of closure. Such sweet sorrow. 💔 I hope their next batch will be rewarding for them.

[@SusanM.]

What a beautiful moment of Jackie covering the eggs. I know she was doing it for Shadow. Tonight they roost together and hopefully get a good nights sleep. Sometimes letting go can be just as beautiful as the start.

[@ianalen1687]

Except for she did not cover them, they are still visible from above. She just lifted the nearby twigs

[@TheEmaile]

@@ianalen1687 to me it seemed like she might be looking for the other egg 🤔

[@karens.5034]

She may have covered them to help Shadow move on, or she may have covered them to prevent predators like ravens being attracted to the nest. If she pushed the nonviable eggs from the nest to the ground below, ground predators would be attracted to the smell and know the location of the nest. If they are buried, they may be gradually crushed and become a part of the nest as they are buried by next year's fluff.

[@judyjenkins5034]

People who have little to no interest in the animal kingdom miss a lot, don’t they? Thank you, Cali Condor and FOBBV and the many dedicated people who helped to bring us the sweet true life story of Shadow & Jackie, American Bald Eagles.❤🦅🦅❤️ This is the stuff great stories and movies are made of. God bless you all and thank you.😘

[@CoExist64]

Beautiful, and may God bless you as well :)

[@karens.5034]

This is reality TV in the making, and it is real, as opposed to the fake 'reality' TV shows on television.

[@jacquicoder7160]

That was heart-wrenching but it needed to happen. Shadow's grief was apparent but he will move on now, I was surprised to see Jackie cover them up the way she did. Their nighttime chortles were so sweet, I've missed hearing that, and seeing them in their roost tree was sweeter still. Thank you, Cali, for taking us through this sad process with such kindness and carefulness. You are much appreciated.

[@De.D1]

😢 I've been watching for over 4 yrs and this has to be one of the most emotional videos I've watched. I did see Jackie peck at the broken egg, sit on the eggs for most of the morning, then bury them and chattering with Shadow as to say it will be alright. 😭💔 I pray for their safety and new clutch! Thanks Cali, what a blessing you are to keep us informed. 🙏🥰🦅💕🦅😇

[@user-tq4ue9fg1r]

I just recently lost my son and I am now crying for this eagle couple who are having to move forward. It is not easy but I pray they can have another season to bring new life. Thank you for sharing!

[@KimCooney1]

Sending you love.

[@edwardizhonig204]

@user-tq4ue9fg1r- I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and peace in memories!! 🙏

[@CoExist64]

May God be with you and your family as you mourn the loss of your son. My deepest condolences and prayers for you and yours. God bless and take care, and again I am sorry for your loss

[@ruthied.3219]

I am so sorry for your loss❤❤ My heart goes out to you❤

[@svjnsf]

Sending love prayers and comfort 🙏 ❤️ to you

[@Jonathan-jw1ch]

Shadow may be heartbroken but he needs to move on😢 He is showing his dedication to the non viable eggs.. Let's hope he gives up completely and both will lead a new life! Thx Cali Condor 🎉

[@TRountree54]

They went through this same thing last year. Hard on the heart to watch for sure. Jackie left nest first. Shadow, well it took some time but he finally accepted it. He’ll recover and move on from this. I think Jackie covering the eggs so he didn’t have to see them was such a kind thing she did for him. It helped him move on. 🩷🦅🦅💙 Their Love story will continue.

[@JustReetz]

This day has been full of surprises. Jackie and Shadow have taught us much today. I'm completely in awe of them. Devotion, Patience and Complete Love for each other and their eggs. Seeing them together tonight is so wonderful. TY for letting us experience this world of theirs if we pay attention we all have "sticks" to move around. Thank You Cali Condor & Jackie and Shadow.

[@annagonzales7604]

We need a mug with Shadow's picture and "Dad of the Year" written on it. What a sweet and tender heart he has! ❤

[@DanieWise]

Agreed. I'd buy it in a heartbeat

[@karens.5034]

I second that. That's a great idea for FOBBV.

[@lisat9802]

Ask Cali Condor for the email address to send that product idea to the Fobbv team

[@annagonzales7604]

@@lisat9802 Thanks so much, I will. 🦅❤️

[@svjnsf]

I will buy the mug in a heartbeat with Jackie and Shadow ❤️ together !!😊

[@pdxwildchildroberts5586]

Ohhh, Shadow, Jackie..feel like I just witnessed the grieving, n putting their babies to rest..in peace 💔

[@jgrazzi]

Life is a novel that each of us reads page by page, day by day. Some of the pages are happy. Some of them are sad. None of us can skip to the final chapter for that is the mystery and the grandeur of life itself. As we read each page we must commit ourselves to continuing this journey no matter how difficult some of the chapters may be. We must persevere, just as these eagles do every day, page by page, chapter by chapter. We don’t know how or when this book ends but must savor each word as we progress through it. This is but a turn of the page. And a new chapter begins! 🦅🌞🦅

[@AngelicaRodriguez-ie7dl]

Usted me iso llorar 😭 con sus palabras tan bonitas Dios la o lo bendiga amén

[@karens.5034]

Lovely. Well said.

[@conchitapaz3938]

Beautifully written. Thank you🙏

[@svjnsf]

Beautiful tribute...thank you ❤️

[@sonysanders5930]

❤

[@JesseB147]

This was sad, but also beautiful to watch. Thank you so much, Cali, for helping us to "let go" also, along with dear Jackie & Shadow! Their dedication and bond to each other is beyond words! Loved seeing them together in the tree and hearing them singing a duet. So precious! They have really captured my heart!

[@edwardizhonig204]

@CoExist64- hello friend! This was surprisingly beautiful to me. I felt like It was a rebirth of sorts for them. I don’t want to push my beliefs on anyone!! Just my thoughts. I cried but felt happy for them also. I hope you are feeling well!! I’m thinking of you. Have a blessed day my dear friend. I hope we can connect. 🙏🥰

[@miditrax]

Looked like one egg may have been struck by a stick at 7:13am. Almost lost it when at 7:52am Shadow returned, noticed the crack, stared intently as if expecting a chick, then tenderly rolled the eggs before sitting. Don't know what the future holds for J+S, but both did their best, an outstanding job at nurturing, provision and care. 🦅❤

[@annwilliams1073]

My question, did the egg disintegrate when broken so really 1st egg was never buried, was there an embryo, was it buried

[@annwilliams1073]

Shadow nests with 3 ,but only 2 when he leaves nest?

[@lisat9802]

Same here, watching Shadow looking at the broken egg almost brought me to tears.

[@ds_the_rn]

@@lisat9802- Same. You could almost see the wheels turning in his brain….his puzzlement. 😢

[@cynnajackson4556]

Oh my, filled with sadness for them but so glad they have each other. I learn so much about selflessness and devotion from Jackie and Shadow. They've been part of my day since 2020 when I became very ill with Covid. While I laid in bed in a stupor, I would listen to the rush of wind and their chortles. How is it possible to love two beings so much whom I've never met? 💔💓🦅🦅

[@AuntyBlabbyRules]

I’m feeling the same. I hope you are fed much better after having Covid

[@Clover5419]

Tho it’s nature…This hurts.

[@vickilynn2778]

What an end to this year to watch Jackie bury her eggs was heartbreaking, but the commitment from Shadow and Jackie was so inspiring to watch. Thank you, Cali Condor, for all your hard work and sharing your video clips. ❤🦅🦅❤

[@foreverfaith7]

Yep Jackie has had enuf & helped Shadow get there too. Thankfully they have such a strong bond of loving devotion to each other . And helps that they love their eagledom too.😉 Gorgeous serene, peaceful views to help them move on & heal. Now they can enjoy hanging w/each other again. Precious couple! 🦅💓🦅

[@anarodriguez4101]

I can’t wait for J & S to have their next eggs 💜

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

Me, too! I'm forward for their next eggs 🫠

[@terrysandiego]

Interesting also that Shadow tasted the broken-egg remains and did not like what he found. He shakes his head several times and then cleans his beak.

[@TheEmaile]

Wow, their story is like a movie script and you captured it so well. ❤️ The way it ends with them both leaving the nest, Jackie doing the final farewell at night, followed by their immediate calls to each other, and finally sitting together in the roost tree. Aside from their non-viable eggs, everything about these two is just so perfect. (Though there is beauty in the imperfection, as well) Very interesting the way that Shadow inspected the eggs and the remains of the broken egg. Seems like he’s trying to make sure that nothing came out of it. That he’s not missing an eaglet. Also interesting that that one broken egg triggered something in him that lead him to leave the other two eggs. Wish my two fave birds luck next season. See you next year! 🍀

[@SuziQ-py4rn]

Ditto to all the comments, this is my first year watching these 2 wonderful characters and I've been blown away by what I've learned from Cali, Sandy and all the other volunteers and people along on this journey.... It's been amazing to watch the interplay between these 2 and how they have preserved through all kinds of weather and the ultimate disappointment of the eggs not hatching. Thank you to all for giving us a front row seat...❤❤

[@abigailbooth7994]

Thank you Cali Condor for bringing Jackie & Shadow into my life. The eagles world is truly amazing 🦅❤🦅🇦🇺

[@cheryl739]

I wondered when they would go bad and break apart. Natures way of disposal. 👍💕

[@shirleyhoy5544]

Thank you Cali for the entire day and story. So sad but nature's way. I couldnt believe it when Jackie came back late and aerated the two eggs into the nest! Or it looked like she did. Helps Shadow. Thank you Cali and Friends of Big Bear Valley😢❤

[@mariaknox9605]

Can’t help but be emotional watching Shadow, seemingly sad looking down at the eggs. Then Jackie comes to nest to hide the eggs, wow, that was something you see only in animated movies. Never thought I would see in real life. But Jackie and Shadow are a special pair of loving, dedicated, and smart eagles. My heart goes to them. Maybe they sense how loved they are by so many people.

[@user-vq9rx9ie8m]

Love you , precious Shadow and Jackie...sending love and light your way.

[@kristinLB]

This stuff just makes me cry. 😢

[@Btyboop2]

So sad to see this happen again.. 😢😢 my heart breaks for them both. Jackie buried the eggs so the Ravens won't take them 😢😢😢 I hope next time their eggs will hatch..

[@nettajar1938]

It would appear that Shadow is taking his frustration out on the sticks . . . or that's how I want to look at it ~ When he keeps looking down at the nest . . . like to say, something isn't right here ~ It makes me feel good that Jackie wants to hide the eggs. I'm wondering if she's hiding them from Shadow, so he'll move on. Guess we'll find out when the sun comes up. ~ What a GREAT way to end the video. Thank you Cali for all of the highlights from the previous day. You are wonderful.

[@lilviv_ot7]

Thank you FOBBV and Cali Condor for showing us the beauty of nature through the lives of a lovable pair of eagles! I've been watching since the pandemic, and it's hurt every time the eggs have failed to hatch... I stopped myself from watching too often when it was clear these eggs weren't meant to be - seeing the withdrawal process in real time would've been too heartbreaking for me... So I was pleasantly surprised with how cathartic it felt to watch this video! I believe everything happens for a reason. And I don't even want to imagine how difficult it would've been for Jackie and Shadow to protect three babies from all the crazy weather they'd been having... But we know they had amazing Spirit. And I still can't stop myself from having hope that this season isn't over 😊...

[@user-kw9vi2rm7g]

Jackie came back after dark and covered them.

[@CoExist64]

@Cali Condor, another year/season goes by and I cannot thank you enough for sharing their story with us. A huge thanks to you and all of the mods, Sandy, FOBBV and the cam folks. It’s been another journey, with ups and downs, but I have enjoyed each and every moment. I truly love these two, even more than when I first found your channel a couple of years ago. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, I have learned so much from watching these majestic Eagles and I know they will carry on and have an awesome Summer. God bless and take care

[@ds_the_rn]

6:19 , Jackie looking at her eggs - at all of hard work she and Shadow put in to keeping them safe; 25:15 , Shadow’s little look before departing - made me cry a little. They’re so beautiful. This is one of the most special videos I’ve seen featuring our so loved pair of eagles. Enjoy your summer, Jackie and Shadow. We’ll keep an eye out for you, an ear out for your calls, and we’ll tune back in to the camera in the fall when nestorations begin again. I hope we get to see Fiona try to find the egg in the fluff.

[@manuelpantoja8778]

un ejemplo de familia unida. ojalá los seres humanos tomáramos ejemplo de ello, seguro el mundo sería 100% mejor

[@CoExist64]

I could not agree more. God bless

[@sjohnson1876]

In this age of electronics, it is so wonderful that all these people have taken the time, and risk, to set up this camera and bring nature into our comfy homes. We have much to learn from nature. Thank you all who make this happen. Fabulous video compilation, Cali Condor! Many thanks!

[@sherrysaunders3758]

Bless your sweet loving hearts. I’m so sorry you are great parents ! From. Ohio

[@annwilliams1073]

He is struggling with this loss, very emotional watching this,but this helps the viewer to understand their behavior in their loss

[@gma-risegodsgirl8425]

RIP lil egglets and hope you have viable babies next time such a sad occasion 😢but but bitter sweet😢

[@laurela.6327]

Love you both Jackie and Shadow, I hope for next season! Have a safe and happy venture..💖💞💕💖, thank you Cali!

[@smejia8874]

I find it pretty incredible that these awesomely fierce creatures can bring such peace to my mind and soul just by watching and observing them in their environment.. it's so beautiful 🦅❤🦅❤

[@raspyni]

Wow... what a journey over the past few months. Hugs to everyone who made it possible for me to witness this remarkable reality. I've learned a lot from these 5 souls.

[@laurieenns]

😢 she’s completed her season, buried them. Now Shadow can move on 😢

[@veronicastewart1112]

When Jackie brought the stick with the pine needles on the end, she whacked the egg accidentally. Those eggs were way past their prime and likely would have broken soon anyway. I am so sad for Shadow, but I'm glad that he has Jackie.

[@annjurado7921]

Thank you 😊

[@franciscajameshernandez7715]

To everything a season.... Of course, it's very hard to tell, but it looks like there might have been development inside the egg that broke. Does anyone at FOBBV venture a guess? Was it intentional the camera did not do a close-up?

[@DeborahPost-kj9ir]

Thank you, Cali❤

[@21Gilbey]

Such a tearjerker! I know it's nature but man just seeing it all happen so fast!!! Thank you for the wonderful videos.

[@dikemp6106]

Thank u Cali for everything you have done for us to watch. It's sad that the story ended like this but they are young and will start over. I love you Jackie and Shadow for your kindness and happiness in my life. Will miss you till next year. Love Di Albuquerque Albuquerque nm

[@BellaAtaba]

💔 🦅🦅❤️ Live those two

[@cindythomas5895]

My heart is so breaking for them 💔🥲💔🥲💔🥲💔🥲💔.. what they went through protecting those eggies was unbelievable this season 💔🥲

[@ruthied.3219]

This video really touched my heart. Jackie, pausing and looking at her and Shadow's eggs and covering them so respectfully is so very moving. The chortle..at the end.. Thank you Cali💞 Thank you Jackie, Shadow and eggs 1,2 and 3..🦅💖🦅 With love...

[@bhowe5162]

Thank you Cali Condor for bringing us the whole story, I love the beautifully written comment that you pinned, it really expresses what we were all feeling. So glad they are not on the nest trying to incubate & have 'moved on' for now. Always a joy to watch them, thank you everyone for this glimpse into the lives of Jackie & Shadow🤗

[@michellewittig563]

My heart goes out to sweet Shadow and Jackie. Their dedication and resilience brings so much strength and comfort to the world. They are our national bird for a reason. The end as she gets close to the camera almost saying show over and then her sounds what seemed like mourning cries. God bless and I hope for a fruitful next year. ❤

[@user-pg6ig1fu2d]

Beautiful love!!! 💔🥺🥰

[@mlight7402]

16:00 Sitting on the eggs 17:10 What? 22:00 Tugging at nest 25:00 Song in the distance

[@TheEmaile]

Little bird came in and took something from the nest.

[@girluvshepherds]

My heart just breaks reading & watching this. Even though it saddened us, I understand that it is much needed for them to move on 💔😞

[@lorettaevans7179]

Sad but beautiful 😢❤

[@CoExist64]

Yes

[@pauletteispassingiton943]

nature is amazing…

[@Squirrel_101]

Nature has its way ❤

[@babyblack8805]

Nature...💖

[@sarahmarks7082]

Dear Shadow 🥰 and dear Jackie 😍 the love 💕 and understanding that you have for each other is so precious 🌟 Sadly nature took her course and the eggs 🪺 are gone ❤️‍🩹😢 Jackie 🦅 did the best thing to help Shadow let go, and her cries to him were so beautiful 🌹

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

I can see egg inside color green, obviously died! Not too good! 😢 Now, Jackie cover two eggs as grave. So now Shadow now know that eggs are died, father Eagle let eggs go.. Shadow make me cry, I can feel Shadow grieves but he will get other one next year!

[@CaliCondor]

The green tint is likely the inner egg membrane. All things appear dark in the morning due to the way the sun shines into the camera. Unfortunately, we did not have a chance to take a look at the broken egg later in the day.

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

@@CaliCondortake look at egg that show dark green very clearly ( 7:06 ) By the way, I wanted to thank you for sharing about Shadow and Jackie. I learned lot about shadow and Jackie.. I love them very much. Again I thank you from California..

[@ianalen1687]

You noticed well the green color in the egg, the little bird expired from the cold. But J didn't cover the eggs with anything, I don't understand why everyone spreads misinformation here and melodramatically write that she covered

[@kate4121]

The one little eaglet did start to hatch. Folks said they heard it peep and that Jackie answered. At the time, the background noise was so loud I didn’t hear the peep, only Jackie. For whatever reason, the little eaglet couldn’t finish hatching, but at some point you could its feathers sticking out of the little hole it made. Eventually, it broke quire a bit. So I’m guessing, the poor thing was fully formed, but couldn’t manage to get out of the egg.

[@sonflowersue.CHOOSE.L0VE]

Your pinned comment from juliadoty3300 encapsulates all that we have gained from being apart of Jackie and Shadows story the best. I thank you, FOBBV, and all who made these special moments of Jackie and Shadow, that we wouldn't have been privy to otherwise, possible. ❤🦅🦅💕 🏞

[@teresapflasterer5410]

❤❤❤

[@roxannegrieve-smith]

So, bittersweet watching Shadow mourn the eggs, his way, and then Jackie coming back to bury them, their chortling was beautiful.

[@quiltergirl]

Did the egg sack give any idea of what was wrong with the egg? It looked pretty back. Unfertilised?

[@user-po2ee6rj6z]

❤❤

[@deborahgriffiths4342]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@user-sv1xl7jx8f]

My heart 💔💔

[@Flowerpower65]

I have one question…will camera now go dark or will they stay active?

[@cassiecass95]

I wonder if jackie hid them so shadow would stop going back 💔

[@bonnieblanchette4396]

😢😢❤

[@mannyrivera6990]

They should just adopt and skip the next cycle. Life is too short to stop flying !!! 😊

[@Ladybug23940]

Heartbreaking !💔💔💔

[@ramadasa77]

🙏

[@dianegonzales7345]

😔

[@cattailer1077]

💔

[@evelynap9728]

So so sad

[@annwilliams1073]

This is amazing to me..he nests with 3 ,but at nest change there r 2 eggs?

[@gerin.6418]

🙏🏼❤💔❤💔❤💔❤💔❤💔❤💔❤🙏🏼

[@renee.yochum4682]

But they keep fortifying the nest. Are they preparing for another clutch?

[@CaliCondor]

Eagles bring sticks for the nest as part of their bonding process. You may see them doing it while they are still in the nesting mood.

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

​@CaliCondor Ty for that, Alot of people seem to believe that she is going to have a second clutch. From what I've read no. But I was starting to wonder since so many believe she is. Hate for them to believe that and be disappointed

[@CaliCondor]

@@lindaadelwerth8042 Another clutch is unlikely given the circumstances: they have already incubated full time and it's getting late in the season. However, the Sauces nest, located just 100 miles away from Big Bear, laid another clutch yesterday. They have laid their first egg on 2/2 and also went through the full time incubation. Nature is amazing - expect the unexpected! 🙃

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

@CaliCondor Ok! Thank you Cali! Would be nice! If Jackie were to have a second clutch would now be a better time for them to raise them? Are they any downsides to a clutch at this time of the year?

[@ianalen1687]

Still don't understand where the ravens are

[@Mermaid4Ever]

Me, too! They have had every opportunity to scavenge the eggs. They were around while both J&S were ON the nest, but besides that one raven that checked out the eggs a few days ago, none have come to breach the eggs. Very different behavior from years past with non-viable eggs. I would like to see them come now and finish off the remaining eggs so they can feed their chicks. Nothing goes to waste in nature. Circle of life!

[@clairewatson3868]

Yep, arranging furniture, I mean sticks, helps when you're feeling low :)

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

Is Jackie going to have a second clutch Cali?

[@larrypate2683]

Also do they stay in the same area or do they go somewhere else different and start over

[@laurieenns]

They usually use the next again, it’s like home base for them.

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

That what I read from google information about that same net is Shadow and Jackie's home forever and couple stay together forever never spit, I called them marriage 😄, very interesting! One either Shadow or Jackie died, one of them won't get new boyfriend or girlfriend for a year ( that's their mourning and very greif) then move on to find new girlfriend or boyfriend. Wow! I courage you check it out at google for more information about eagles culture..

[@larrypate2683]

@@mythoughtwhatyousay1 thank you for your reply

[@Yanquetino]

Makes me wonder if Jackie was purposely careless with that stick, just to help Shadow finally process the loss…? Last night it looked like he was trying to bury (or even break?) the other eggs. This morning some shells were barely visible, having been unattended all night. I'm so sorry, Shadow. I know you were really hoping to care for more hatchlings. 💔

[@laviniasmith5265]

Where did the third egg go?! Shadow the steed on all three at the video time 16:35 but then it shows a video skip and then shadow gets up and now there are two old eggs.

[@kate4121]

My internet went down on Thursday so I’m catching up. Can someone tell me what happened to the broken egg? It looked like Shadow incubated all three, then the video fast forwarded and when he got up, only two eggs were in the nest. Can someone fill me in on what happened to the broken egg?

[@annwilliams1073]

Who buried the 1st egg?

[@katepadova]

Did he cover them? 😢

[@katepadova]

Oh, that was Jackie? Aw

[@SM-md7qy]

It looks like she buried the eggs below the fluff. Now they are gone. Awww.

[@larrypate2683]

Will Jackie and Shadow still be mates or do they go there different ways

[@foreverfaith7]

They're bonded couple & very devoted to each other even without eaglets. So they've got each other thankfully. 🦅💓🦅

[@anarodriguez4101]

Their love for each other is so strong 🥰

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

shade and Jackie never never spit, they're very strong bond. I called them a marriage 😄.. I courage you to look up google about eagles culture, very interesting! ( I learned lot) One thing I learned about either Shadow or Jackie died that he or she will not get other partner for a year due their mourning and very grief. A year later he or she will find new one or never, up to her or him.. Anyway, Jackie will get other pregnant with Shadow next year! I'm forward for Shadow and Jackie got eaglets, can't wait! 🤗

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

​@@foreverfaith7I just read a couple nights ago and Dr Sharpe said that if there 2 to 6 failed hatchings an eagle will look for another mat, I've seen that by him twice

[@janhunter6073]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. To watch Jackie cover up the last 2 eggs to help Shadow grieve goes above and beyond any love I have ever seen in the animal kingdom. Why couldn’t Jackie and Shadow have these 3 babies? They are so deserving. They worked so hard and went through hell for these babies. These two beings have hearts and souls. They are hurting. I have watched Spirit’s video over and over and how Jackie protects her during the storm. Rips my heart out. Please Nature give Jackie and Shadow viable eggs next year. Be safe in the off season together. We all love you dearly! Heal your hearts sweet Eagles! 😢❤

[@user-so3yo5ux5y]

I thought I read that all eggs were gone. What is going on on I keep ready different info. Someone please inform me

[@CoExist64]

It’s all in the ‘more’ section located beneath the title. It’s good to read these and other things, all the info needed is there.

[@SweetPea1970]

SoOo where did it go?

[@laurieenns]

Jackie buried them in the nest 😢

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

@@laurieenns like grave..

[@thearb2003]

with this and another nest the Male is eating the eaglets not been a good year.. Enjoy watching these two they are so committed to one another.

[@judydatsme]

I’m confused, 3 eggs one broken, eagle lays down, then eagle gets up only 2 eggs. What happened?

[@melissamcfarlin6840]

The remains of the broken shell crumbled under Shadow and became part of the nest.

[@monicachavez8938]

How long till they lay more eggs?

[@cassiecass95]

Last chat they stated Jackie is fertile January to March so unfortunately, they won't lay again till around that time

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

​@@cassiecass95Ty for saying that, Alot of people think she's going to have a second clutch

[@lisat9802]

Jackies next chance for laying another clutch will be Jan-Mar. 2025.