FOBBV CAM🦅Jackie & Shadow Entertain Sub-Adult On Stick Depot Snag🌲Dusk Rendezvous🌙2023-04-25

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Another sub-adult visitor makes an appearance today. This time Jackie and Shadow are not too tolerant. The visitor get yelled at (a lot) and flushed off the Stick Depot Snag by Shadow (once).
Bald eagles may be tolerant to other eagles outside the nesting context, they are known to be quite social in the off-season. During the nesting season, they are known to chase away even their former offspring.
The visitor shows signs of molt, which makes them a Sub-Adult. It is always hard to age them definitively in low light: 3 years (+/- 1 year) would be my best guess.
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🪶Plumage Terminology by HWI: Juvenile (1st year), Sub-Adult (1 year+ into Adulthood), Adult (Definitive plumage), Immature (either Juvenile or Sub-Adult)➡ bit.ly/3KtzYmK
Resident Bald Eagle male: Shadow (unbanded) since May 2018. Estimated hatch year: 2014
Resident Bald Eagle female: Jackie (unbanded) since September 2016. Estimated hatch year: 2012
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[@TRountree54]

I truly believe that the sub-adult is Spirit. She seems lonely so she goes to the places she knows her parents will be. Just to be around her own kind now & then ❤️🦅🦅🦅❤

[@DorisannKraniak]

The first close fly kind of seemed like an offspring saying, "Look at me, mom and dad!" I'm doing good! Watch me! It just felt like it was meant to happen exactly like that. I mean, think of Shadow and Jackie going through a tough time this season trying to create new life, and it's just not happening. In comes another juvenile to be near them for whatever reason. The universe does provide whatever is needed in the strangest ways and the perfect times. Just my thought, though. I think it's pretty cool.

[@branevans3705]

I love what you wrote

[@PuffKitty]

Me too 🦅

[@DorisannKraniak]

​@branevans3705 , @PuffKitty Ty Watching it gave me good goosebumps. I love seeing these two and their incredible connection with each other. They give off loving and dedicated vibes it truly heartwarming. I can actually see their offspring making visits back. ❤ That sub adult, I'm sure, kept them an their toes but not in such an aggressive way as if it were real trouble approaching. I can't wait to see their next clutch. Fingers crossed and defy the odds and an egg appears in the nest. 🥰

[@janajamer734]

BeAuTiFuLlY well said!

[@spaarky277]

Could it be Spirit? I haven't heard a peep about her since she fledged months ago??

[@jacquicoder7160]

I think it is interesting that these visitors don't seem to be too shy about landing on a tree with two adult bald eagles already on it. There is so much to learn about these beautiful creatures and I appreciate how you work to keep us educated, Cali, thank you.

[@michelejohnson1769]

That their offspring Spirit

[@jacquicoder7160]

@@michelejohnson1769 No, I don't think so. Cali Condor indicated it is probably 2-3 years old, too old to be Spirit.

[@michelejohnson1769]

@jacquicoder7160 Your right. After reading more, it might be Simba as one suggests.

[@melmasi5098]

Great video, Cali. I love your i.d. arrows!😊 sometimes I go into an almost-teance very relaxed watching my first loves among eagles. But I know you'll always notify me with an arrow, so I'm ready to switch gears!🥰

[@shirnayau9233]

Could be Simba come to say hi to his mom & dad 😘

[@jacquelineortiz880]

Aww wish they had eaglets this year they are so loving and caring

[@michelejohnson1769]

They do Spirit❤

[@jenniferross4646]

Thanks Cali for more magical and beautiful moments with our beloved Queen Jackie and King Shadow. The precious intruders seem to gravitate to this amazing Duo. This is the most breathtaking view ever, I love it!

[@branevans3705]

What a beautiful area this is.

[@cacleary]

Thank you, Cali, for another lovely video!

[@SandyToesStudio]

OH that 'spirited' youth coming for a visit, Shadow says 'no soup for you'! Then a little mom/daughter (possibly) time😉

[@Lase55]

Could be Simba. I would think that Spirit wouldn't have that much white on her head, but I wouldn't know anyways it's a beautiful Eagle

[@lamarw7757]

I'm pretty sure Simba and Cookie were banded, not sure about Spirit.

[@jaredpelletier3157]

Should we expect another egg or is it too late for this year?

[@sandragauder277]

It's quite odd to see this young adult hanging around Jackie and Shadow so much .....❗🦅🦅😘

[@danafraley5206]

I hope it is Spirit hanging with Mom and Dad!!

[@geslinam9703]

I’ve always heard that eagles are territorial…would they be more tolerant of their own offspring?

[@ivechang6720]

You tube just texted a bunch of my subscriptions. Ones I was watching regularly too.

[@enricotoesca3941]

Very thanks Dear Cali Condor 🦅 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@nomado3650]

That town is getting scary closer to their domain.

[@barbaraschlegel-ym5jq]

Okay I was wrong about whether or not you still have videos but have been going a long time without the videos.

[@bobbyd160]

Would be great if the eaglets were tagged. Then we would know when or if it’s the offspring returning. I agree, there is so much to learn from the 🦅🦅🦅. Shadow and Jackie know something 😂 love the videos. You make my day.

[@lamarw7757]

Simba and Cookie were banded. I'm not sure about Spirit.

[@aquamarineblue8690]

❤😊

[@informaticsnursebev1538]

♥️

[@evelynap9728]

" Weiß der Geier , welches unserer Kinder das jetzt wieder ist....."

[@melissawarfield]

Maybe the sub adult is trying to make Jackie and Shadow feel better by hanging around. At least they are keeping the nest ready for eggs. The season is over with.

[@ladypamelajp]

What are the possibilities that immature could be Spirit? That would be a trip; just saying…😉

[@TPishek]

That subadult is probably around 3 based on the color pattern so Spirit would not be old enough

[@feliciavetrone1561]

@@TPishek Simba?

[@marypritchett115]

@@feliciavetrone1561 Simba would work for three years old. Would be so great if he’s made it back home.

[@dympnacrespo2466]

Oh I miss Simba wishful thinking it’s him 😢

[@michaelwaldrop4088]

Could that be Simba coming back home??

[@honusmom5144]

Shadow needs to build a turret.

[@melmasi5098]

😂

[@jrgbabyjg]

Simba ?

[@70sladyalways25]

😊

[@wildkitties4]

Does anyone think maybe the sub adult is trying to lure Jackie away from Shadow?

[@miditrax]

Hard to say, but if this is the same one who has been hanging around recently he/she may be trying to invade J+S's territory

[@tinaorr2723]

Cheeky teenager lol