In Tribute to Sol & Luna - Friends of Redding Eagles Nest

[@rebekahruiz111]

Fly High together,Luna and Sol🦅💔🦅😢 Beautiful tribute . . .

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you!

[@sandrad9746]

So sad you had to go. Sweet eagle dreams, Luna & Sol.

[@jumanaabukhalaf]

Did they die or what ?????

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

I am just Devastated 😭 Hasn't been a good season

[@captainstaysea3113]

I keep starting and stopping. Many tears!

[@debbietate3414]

😢😢so sad

[@JimNesta-ul7nb]

Thank you for all you do for the Eagle community. What a beautiful tribute. It’s such a shame that this has happened. I hope that a necropsy will be done. Prayers for all the eagle community. But especially you and the team at FORE how devastating. RIP Sweet babies. 😢❤️🙏

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you!

[@karenthompson8151]

They had a beautiful sibling bond. So unfair and sudden. RIP sky warriors.

[@michaelhulette6916]

Thanks!

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you, Michael!

[@Erinblueberry]

No words to express how I feel , pure heart break💔

[@hannakrzyska3963]

Beautiful 💔😪

[@juttahahne4672]

I am grateful for this tribute video to see those beloved eagles from the beginning of their lives, it eased my broken heart 25:57

[@lisalagerstam4557]

Thank you a beautiful tribute.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you kindly

[@billyb7465]

Thank you for this beautiful tribute. :(

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

You're very welcome

[@yywant-qb7om]

What happened to sol? What did it die of?😮

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

We're just not sure, but there are a few theories. The most dominant & most likely thought is that it was heat-related. The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@PaintingandExercise]

I really did not want to watch this video because it is so sad. But I really enjoyed watching this pair and they deserve the recognition and remembrance.

[@girluvshepherds]

I had the same saddening feelings. It took me probably 45 minutes to watch this 26 min video. So broken hearted 😞

[@captainstaysea3113]

Same here. Amazing and heartbreaking!

[@chogan201]

I'm new here.. what happened to them?

[@judylodyga8523]

Makes me sad knowing that parents had these 2 and then their gone why why do things happen like this they didn't even have a chance in life😢❤

[@sherrykenachu6552]

Beautiful tribute to Sol and Luna. Fly high sweet ones, we will always remember you both. ❤❤️💔💔🪶🪶

[@debs987]

Beautiful! 😢. RIP dear little angels Sol and Luna 😇💔. Thoughts and prayers for all at FORE. 🙏😢💔. Liberty and Guardian took such good care of them, heartbreaking 😢💔. Thanks for video

[@roseLA1216]

Your tribute videos are always so beautifully done but l’ve hit the pause button but promise to watch the full video later when my heart is stronger, broken but still grieving😢 God bless Liberty & Guardian in their companionship, may they always remain safe and healthy 🙏🏼 Soar high and free, dear Luna & Sol❤️😥🦅🌈🦅

[@pebbie4786]

I just couldn't finish watching this - my heart. & head cannot comprehend this tragedy. My condolences to FORE & to all of us that loved them. Fly high & free, you both were very loved in your short life time 💔

[@micchanfuji4872]

It was sudden and very sad news. But even though they were short-lived, I think they were loved by their parents, loved by everyone who watched the camera, and were memorable siblings. The two of you should get along well and fly to your heart's content. Thank you for the beautiful Tribute video.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thanks so much!

[@suzekendall4841]

That was hard to watch, thru my tears. To the people who this video, thank you

[@marsha2084]

This is so sad. Condolences to those of you who woke up every morning eager to see what the eagles were up to that day. My prayers are with you.

[@Summit1962]

Luna and Sol, two sunshines left the world and flew into the sky over the Rainbow Bridge. You will not be forgotten. My heart is broken 😭🌈🦅💔🦅💔

[@skhideaways]

Beautifully done. If only they could have told us what to do. RIP sweet Sol & lovely Luna.

[@proudauntie8062]

What a beautiful tribute, thank you for putting it together! This nest is one of 3 main nests that I follow, although I found several others this year. Liberty is a special mama and Guardian is a great papa. I remember checking in everyday trying to sneak a peek at the eggs in the deep nest bowl. First was the loss of one of the eggs, Then came Luna and next Sol. I participated in the naming contest of these sweet eaglets and Luna and Sol had my vote. Watching these two grow into beautiful eaglets warmed my heart. I would check in on little Sol and His antics made me smile, going under and between Guardians legs for food, even though both parents did a great job at making sure their babies were fed. Sol and Luna developed a beautiful bond with their parents always watching over. Fly High and soar free together you two. My heart goes out to the entire FORE team and all other followers of this nest. 🌈 🦅🦅

[@melissajanaemiddleton6811]

❤

[@Prancer0210]

A beautiful tribute to our beloved eaglets 🦅 Rest in Heaven dear Sol and Luna #AlwaysLoved #NeverForgotten #ReddingEagles 🦅💚

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you so much. Not going to lie... It took me forever to edit this one because I just kept crying myself!

[@barbh6987]

I am so devastating by this. Sol dying was terrible, and I told myself that Luna would make it, even though I thought that her chance was greatly demished. I hoped as we all did. I loved them so much! Now we hope the parents can go on maybe next year things will improve. I have to ask was their intrusion into this area that distressed the parents or drought killed prey or fish. Was the health of the river in jeopardy? Well I for one and all of us here will not forget these beautiful young eagles 😢❤!

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

I was getting worried as we continued to not see Luna on cam at all. I know they had that ground sighting on Saturday, but I still just had a bad feeling. I never want to be the negative ninny, so I shut up about it & hoped for the best as well. This is just so sad.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

I'm not sure about any potential causes, but quite possibly a number of factors. The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@girluvshepherds]

Fly high & enjoy your newfound freedom in the skies 💔🦅🦅💔 We'll miss you both!!

[@SilkeMachler]

No Words😪😪😪😪😪😪🌈🌈Bye Luna and Sol❤❤

[@RoseCullingford]

Thank you for this beautiful tribute to Sol & Luna. They will always be in our hearts 💕 💞

[@JoJo-JoJo-JoJo]

Rest in Peace Sol and Luna 🙏🌈💖 You both will be missed 😭💔. Thank you Whimsy for this thoughtful, caring and beautiful video of Redding CA, Liberty and Guardians eaglets Sol and Luna. Our hearts are sadly broken 😭

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

I'm so glad you appreciated it. I hope this brings us all a little solace as we heal.

[@elizabethphillips28]

R.I.P beloved Luna and Sol 💞 Soar high and fly free💞

[@jojolatoune]

Making me so sad...I hope they find the cause...

[@michaelhulette6916]

Our hearts 💕 are broken 💔 I think that we will always have a special place in our hearts 💕 for our Luna and Sol! Rest easy loved ones and lots of LOVE to Guardian and Liberty! Fly high loved ones and stay together forever ❤️

[@PaulCowan1]

What were they eating ? If it was fish from the river and they were toxic, people are eating them too.

[@nellymenendez7467]

Sol y Lunavuelan tan alto hermosas las amo

[@jumanaabukhalaf]

I don't understand did they die or what ?!!!?????

[@geoffger8]

So Very Very Sad to Hear About Lovely Eaglets. Sol and Luna passing. Fly High and Far over the Rainbow bridge . Both of you Always Magnificent Loved and Remembered ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LemonLadyRecords]

I didn't watch this nest this season, but I'm crying like a baby. Condolences to all who did. It was a tragic season/year in so many ways, but also a redemptive one in others. It's hard being a bird, esp at the top of the food/poison chain and all the other hazards we hoomans create. What a peaceful nest, such buddies, I sure should have watched! There's so much promise, whole worlds of possibilities, in those white or whatever ovals. Or pregnancies. So that much is lost when things don't work out, all the possible worlds gone in a flash. Enjoy the Rainbow Bridge, you two, and soar in the endless skies of all those possibilities. Here's to next season, and I will surely watch this wonderful couple and hope they, and everyone, find redemption in it! ❤️🦅🦅🌈

[@JimNesta-ul7nb]

I did not follow the Reading nest closely just checked in from time to time, but what a strong sibling bond, so absolutely adorable the eaglet in the Dechora North nest Have a similar bond. Their nest fell out of the tree on Sunday. Thank God they fledged last week and they were awake as a nest fell in the morning. it was sketchy with one of them but everything worked out good so far as I know Everything happens so fast whether it’s our world or theirs ❤️🦅

[@loretta7683]

What happened to Luna😞? I knew about Sol😢😢

[@melissajanaemiddleton6811]

We don't know yet. She was last seen by the ground crew on Sunday and seemed to be thriving, but then there was no sight of her after that, so Terri and her husband got permission to go and look for her. They found her by the river, under the tree that Liberty often perches on.... and she had passed. There will be tests done to determine the cause. I'm wondering if, even though she had made it down to the river, it may still have been related to the heat and dehydration as it seemed to be with Sol. I couldn't be more shocked or heartbroken..... 😭

[@loretta7683]

🤗

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@qtpi_ontario]

21:27 There has to be more investing into these eagles deaths. The real tragedy is understanding why, how, and prevention. Too many tragedies this season!!☹😤☹

[@melissajanaemiddleton6811]

@@qtpi_ontario Having the camera go down at such a critical time was certainly a factor, because it left us in the dark as to how the eaglets were doing during the time that Luna fledged, and while it was so hot. We don't know if they were getting enough food to keep them hydrated, for instance. But you are right, there have to too many tragedies! Yet for a variety of reasons in each case. I wish we could prevent any and all problems and keep them all safe always! 🙏

[@feliciavetrone1561]

Beautiful tribute. Fly high beautiful babies.

[@CissyBrazil]

I don’t understand 😢. I hope we get some answers soon. I almost didn’t want to watch this because sadness with Eagles makes me cry something terrible.😢

[@YaelSharon3410]

I watched them until...

[@g.immanuel3151]

My condolences to the community. May the memories and joy given to you by Sol and Luna be with you always. Your tribute is so touching. Thank you for sharing.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you so much!

[@suzannewillis817]

Beautiful moving video and if your trying not to cry you will not be able to hold tears back at all.such a beautiful family with unfortunately heartbreak in it. Ive been watching many nest that did well while others suffered this one my knowledge is not very good but i have heard of liberty and guardian.i saw Luna at what appeared to be a pond I think in a video and looked like she was doing well recently.sol...my gosh what can I say like others this year not having a chance at leaving this nest going on his adventure in life and taken away too soon and not knowing what happen to him but feeling very sorry for what did happen to him and crying over it.i am very sorry this happen to this family,very very sorry but the Lord is taking good care of him and the others we lost from nest this year as they all are flying together.thank you very much for this beautiful video again, yes it is sad to see it knowing one of the babies is gone but we can all cherish the memories of this family we had this year as well.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you so much!

[@suzannewillis817]

@@WingsOfWhimsy your very welcome and I thank you very much as well!

[@linaepaulsen6302]

😢😢

[@PaulCowan1]

So what caused it ? Is there any possibility of an autopsy ? There must be someone who can do it.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

They were able to send Luna's remains for necropsy. Here's the latest update: facebook.com/share/p/aCtai7cSS64uFC91/

[@monika_j78]

Heartbreaking 😢 R.I.P. Luna and Sol

[@judylodyga8523]

Life so unfair😢

[@annayeagle9429]

😢😢😢😢😢😢 RIP beautiful, fly high in that open sky . 😥😥😥🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🦅🙏🦅🙏🦅🙏😥😥😥😥

[@kmf03]

Will always have Sol and Luna in my heart. Hope to see Liberty and Guardian flying again!

[@patriciajones9633]

RIP Little angels😢

[@jaimiedillard]

😭

[@chriscon1280]

What happened

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@maria12913]

😢😢😢😢

[@ElyseF00]

Thank you Wings of Whimsy 🤍🤍

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

It was my honor to try to capture something to remember them by.

[@amy8879]

Thanks for making this easy to watch. 💔

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

You’re welcome. Thank you so much.

[@imjustagirl70]

Thank you for this beautiful video so sad and unfortunate I’ve become so attached and somewhat obsessed with these beauties and to hear that some of them are passing hurts in the heart RIP little beauties you will always soar high ❤😢💔🦅🦅🌈🌈

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

It really does leave quite a hurt in the heart to lose them, I agree.

[@Ellentarheelfan]

😢❤

[@CinDDs]

So beautiful 💔🦅🫶🏼 RIP beautiful babies

[@giddy_up1415]

Tragic! 😥

[@jessienegron3266]

😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@jenniferb2164]

Beautiful. Thank you. My heart is breaking. 💔 Hope they are flying high together. 🌈 They were beautiful babies.

[@robyn7862]

Beautiful tribute

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you very much!

[@kelnorton478]

Wait, did they both die?

[@yywant-qb7om]

I think so.

[@jenniferb2164]

Yes sadly💔

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Yes. The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@donnat9753]

I know this video will be perfect and so beautiful, so I’ll save it for a little later, far too sad to watch just yet. Thank you though for the tribute! RIP beautiful babies

[@sarahrobins-n9r]

So so sad . To have even just one pass and now both . This year has been so devastating with all the losses , falling out of nest . Etc . There has to be something better we can do and do so when we see the eagles not feeling good we get up there and get them and help . This I know is part of the circle of life . However I find it insane that we can’t help . I watched poor sol suffer and take his last breaths and the tears just kept coming . As I’m sure with everyone . Rip sol and Luna. .im positive they are flying high together and playing .

[@alliecat8348]

I am shocked. What caused them to pass away? I remember seeing about soul a couple days ago but Luna was fine! what happened???

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@judithc6577]

I'm so sorry; I'm so sorry😭😭

[@jillm3385]

Is it possible that eagles can (but not always of course) bond in a similar way to cats and the loss of Sol was too much for Luna? Can there be bonded eaglet siblings? I've seen some incredible bonds between eagle siblings and have often wondered how their lives play out before adulthood. E17 and E18 in particular come to mind as well as DN17 and DN18.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

That's a topic that seems to be debated. I personally feel like we've absolutely seen eaglet siblings bond in varying degrees while on the nest, but I also don't believe I've ever heard of siblings maintaining a bond after they have permanently left the nest. Don't get me wrong - I'm the type of person who thinks it's kind of foolish to use words like "always" or "never" when talking about wildlife. We do not have 24/7 lifetime views of any free-living wildlife, so we cannot ever say we know this or that has NEVER happened, but I don't think their instinct-driven patterns find a need to maintain that bond beyond the early, nest days. I don't think that Luna could have passed from any sort of sadness or loss associated with Sol, but I'd never be so arrogant to try to rule out or predict things beyond my understanding.

[@jillm3385]

@@WingsOfWhimsy Thank you.

[@juttahahne4672]

I am grateful for this tribute video to see those beloved eagles from the beginning of their lives, it eased my broken heart

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

If this video helps anyone at all to process this loss or look back on their beautiful lives with a smile, then I am more than honored. Thank you.

[@schen5425]

🌈 😢

[@lisabarton916]

What happened to them?? Last I saw them they were fine! 😢

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@mscatnipper2359]

Beautiful tribute.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

Thank you very much!

[@pattimickelson9861]

What happened to them

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@PamWallace-lu7fe]

What happened to them 😢

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@lggonzalez1963]

But what happened to Luna

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

The latest update I've found can be viewed here: kzbin.infoUgkxhAMOkrLgujYGdJXnE_Fn2SbxXk5pnlAb

[@luna57444]

Too bad, the reporting is unfortunately inadequate. Very few people know what really happened after watching the video. What were the reasons? But perhaps there will be another video from Lady Hawk, one of the few who write comprehensible reports on their videos.

[@WingsOfWhimsy]

I update all season long via videos & posts. I see no need to repetitively post the same info. Additionally, my tribute videos are not meant to be news reports - Not the purpose. You're free & welcome to scroll on. Google, Facebook & other search/social sources have plenty of info as well. Not hard to come by with very minimal effort.

[@billyb7465]

This is a tribute video-not meant to be “reporting.” When you go to someone’s funeral and they show a video tribute to the deceased, does the video usually report how & why they died?

[@barnowlwatcher]

I’m sure the author doesn’t appreciate the snarky comment. NO ONE actually knows at this point. This is a tribute video. There will be updates after the necropsy report finds the cause of death for Luna. Everything is pure speculation and opinion at this point. And given both died at an advanced age one has to wonder if the hypothesis about heat and dehydration is accurate for Sol. We all need answers, that is for sure.

[@luna57444]

@@barnowlwatcher Ok, thank you very much for your message. It is sometimes difficult to wade through the many sources of information. Facebook, Instagram ect. I apologize for my snarky comment!

[@francisswistak8038]

Human hands altered the nest via interseasonal rehab. This was announced as their last season of FORE coverage and how fitting that removing Top Cover never crossed their minds but that sure knew a lot about EAGLE life. And don't bring rules and regs into the equation. Expensive upgrades for entertainment then say "GOOD BYE"? Shame on you a Non-Profit Org.

[@melissajanaemiddleton6811]

That was a heartless comment. Clearly you don't know the whole story! The people at FORE are dedicated volunteers who couldn't love these eagles more. Shame on you for leaving such uneducated, cold and judgemental words!

[@francisswistak8038]

@@melissajanaemiddleton6811 I have a bigger connection to the states and I would live there if I could,but the fact remains that they interfered with nature. That tree has been DEAD ZFOR YEARS,and the rehab was tantamount in destroying 2 beautiful creatures. They couldn't intervene for idiotic reasons but they could mess up their home. Go soak your head in reality or cry a few years of sorrow. Don't respond. I won't read anymore bs from ANYONE.

[@francisswistak8038]

My heart was broken like all the others

[@melissajanaemiddleton6811]

@@francisswistak8038 🙏