FOBBV CAM🦅Busybirds!😊Fish, Pancaking & Mating💕2023-04-11

Video footage courtesy of ‪@FOBBVCAM‬ friendsofbigbe...
Pancaking is a term coined by nest watchers to describe an Eagle when it is lying very flat (in the bowl), resembling a pancake.
Jackie tends to do that a lot before egg-laying. It does seem like they are preparing for eggs, however it is uncertain whether they will have enough time to lay another clutch this year.
SoCal eagles are known to lay eggs as late as in late April, and so far Jackie and Shadow have been showing consistent nesting behavior: nesting materials, food gifts, pancaking and mating. We will patiently wait and see what they have in store for us.😊
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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[@jacquicoder7160]

that's the way to enjoy a beautiful day. Eat a good meal, fluff up the nest, observe your domain and show a little love. The lake is looking so much better, it appears all of snow melt is doing its job. Thanks for sharing these busy love birds with us, Cali.

[@sandraguerra9056]

These love birds are so in love. Eating then bird watching. Then later mating. Awesome life 😂😂

[@CuriousCat7]

*All the signs are there!* Only missing one thing.... *_EGGS_* ❤️🙏 Thank you, Cali Condor! 😻

[@dianep1385]

This is like seeing into heaven. Their "house" has an excellent view.❤❤❤❤

[@franciscajameshernandez7715]

You're a great mate, Shadow! If anyone can get Jackie to lay eggs, it's you! If not, it just wasn't meant to be this season.

[@EAdams-mf2wi]

It's great to see these two enjoying life!

[@AnaMaria4098]

What a beautiful, clear day...might be the perfect night 🌙 for an 🥚!

[@jenfarrow6941]

I love watching them..fingers crossed for 🥚

[@honusmom5144]

Shadow is trying everything and Jackie. . . eats the fish. At least Jackie is going along with it all, except the egg laying part.

[@Bluecsatorna]

But Jackie is the girl, she is the one who lays the eggs

[@melissawarfield]

What a great life Jackie and Shadow have. The only thing its missing is the eggs. Lot's of pancaking going on. Love it when Jackie asks Shadow to mate.

[@enricotoesca3941]

Very thanks Dear Cali Condor 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@allavladimir1030]

Восхищаюсь мастерством некоторых птиц создающих гнезда👏👏👏👏👍👍 Таскали какие то кривые ветки , а получилась ровная ,красивая корзинка. И сено не улетает, хотя ветер бывает сильный.

[@edwardsr70]

Shadow: I give you fish you give me eggs!

[@birutal4511]

Shadov flies into the nest with a fish. Dzięki takes away the fish 🐟. Thanks Cali Condor.

[@le_th_]

Poor fish was still alive and gasping for breath when Shadow brought it to the nest. I always hope the prey dies very quickly so it doesn't suffer.

[@lorrem2539]

can someone tell me what that white structure off in the distance is? it looks like a dock, then there is that white structure in the lake. Thanks.

[@lschng]

How long after mating does it usually take to lay eggs? I feel like they've been mating a lot but no eggs still?