Daddy diffusing a situation after a bonking event. KNF - E-3 - Alex & Andria

[@stacyboudreau123]

Wow. What an incredible dad 🙂. I've never seen this before and I've been watching many eagle nest live for quite a number of years now. Great job dad 🙂

[@kathycronin3571]

Me neither. I was amazed to see a parent intervene to protect them from each other. O1 kept looking at dad like what you doing that for. 😂

[@roseeaston8825]

That was beautiful to see. I wish more eagle parents would intervene during serious bonking sessions.

[@722Rosemary]

What a surprise to see the way dad protected his little one. Very sweet.

[@LeicesterRose]

WOW! He’s won my daddy of the year award. Truly amazing, I love that bird. Well done Alex, you have a new fan here.

[@annphillippsen1990]

I am new to watching eagles nest live but I am hooked!! What an incredible dad!! Thanks so much for the highlights you post, love them!

[@TheRhnda1225]

Glad you enjoyed the video and I hope to see you in chat!!

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

I must say three days of difference in age is huge in the eagle world.. Loving Alex for seeing the bonking from perching @quite a distance away and intervening!!🦅👍🌹 Thanks Rhonda for this marvelous share Looking forward to your video with Andria protecting one of her fluffers! 👍🐥❣️🦅

[@TheRhnda1225]

I uploaded that video just yesterday. It's not at touching as Alex's tuck but it was nice to see that the eagles are watching what's going on even if we don't like how they handle things. Thanks for the comment!

[@lisarenee2123]

That was awesome!! Thank you for this amazing 1st time event 🦅🦅🐾❤️❤️

[@TheRhnda1225]

I'm so glad you liked it!!

[@lisarenee2123]

You captured an amazing video! Like you said never before seen footage !! Couldn't wait to share it with my eagle 🦅 lovingfriends 🦅🦅❤️

[@sallyshipwreck4315]

Good job Rhonda! I like how E3-O1 just stares at Alex, trying to figure out what is going on!

[@TheRhnda1225]

Thanks so much! And, I agree!!

[@kathycronin3571]

Yeh he looked at Alex like what are you doing. We weren't doing anything 😅

[@TheRhnda1225]

@@kathycronin3571 if I had done character comments, that would have been one of them!! I thought the same thing!!!

[@kuropomepopo]

Dad was like Superman. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@ASMRJudge1]

He came down with ruffled feathers!!😂

[@cynthiashell3389]

Something like that happened today at the swfl nest with E21 bonking E22. M15 (dad) went over and went on top and used his beak to touch one I couldn't see which one he was on top. Difficult to watch, now I know how my parents felt when all 8 of us kids would fight 🤣

[@Patricia-so9rw]

Incredible, most awesome Dad!👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤗 Never seen this before on any other nests but boy, do I wish I could see more of Dad/Mom helping out the littlest one that always has to persevere the oldest! This was SO NICE to see for a change! Kudos Daddy!!!💜💜💜🦅🦅🦅🦅❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheRhnda1225]

Yea Alex is pretty special! Thanks for the kind words!!

[@CuriousCat7]

This is awesome footage❣️ The interesting thing is that E3-02 isn't exactly innocent. When E3-01 came over to share some cuddle time, perhaps, it had it's beak bitten. Kids will be kids! 😀 What an incredible dad! I have seen things like dual feedings to distract the Rock Em Sock Em eaglets, but, this is a first! Wow! ❤️ Thank you for sharing this fascinating capture! 💕 Be blessed! 🙏🦅😻

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

Hello CC.. Good to run into you here 😍❣️I distinctly remember this happening in the SWFL best with Harriet and M15. E19 was bonking on E20 last season and It was M15 to the rescue.. He used his beak to pretend to have food/also play and distract E19 until Harriet showed up at the nest with food!! We love our eagle couples and Alex is just another dad using instinct to the max to protect their kiddo's!! Genius! 🤗❣️🦅

[@CuriousCat7]

@@kathleenmccaffery1313 Hi KM❣️ Yes, M15 is a spectacular dad! I have seen him and Harriet use a lot of different things, such as you describe. Also, dual feedings, etc. But, this was a dad who wasn't on the nest at the time. It could be a coincidence that he flew in at that precise moment, but, then brooding the little one was a first for me, under these bonking circumstances where the fight was stopped by him hiding the smaller chick. All dads brood for protection from predators and the elements, etc. This was definitely a first for me. But, glad to hear you have seen this done before. That gives a lot of hope to those who feel that the younger chick is insignificant unless something happens to the older one. I've seen that comment way too many times. But, we know that at the SWFL nest, in particular, they have successfully fledged two, unless the egg(s) were unviable or the chick died from another cause. I can't help but think of Junior and the fact that s/he eliminated its sibling and the nest where the dad died and the mom was left to raise the two chicks where the older struck the younger so badly and it eventually was pushed out of the nest. I think it might have been DNR? Didn't follow last season and just saw a few videos. In both of those cases, the parents just looked on the situation and let it happen. My own feeling about those occurrences is that there was some weakness, disease, or, disability that made the parent look the other way, as it/they knew it wouldn't have made it in the wild. With no way for animals to seek medical help, nature has provided a way. Cruel as it may be, it fits with the survival of the fittest, and, at the same time gives the older chick an opportunity to learn how it must be able to kill to eat or when food is scarce, if it wants to survive. I believe the hawklet was brought in for this very lesson, but, as it turned out, Junior might have been the one that was too meek to make it in the wild. Only they know why they intervene or not. And, of course, their maker knows, as well! Very fascinating stuff! Hope you're enjoying life, KM! TC and keep on keeping on! Nice to have seen you here as it says your curiosity is still intact! 🤗 Be blessed! 🙏 🦅😻🥰💕

[@pkoltun7517]

Finally a parent intervening the bonking. So hard to watch otherwise.

[@maryj2671]

Now that's a caring dad. Thank you for this video. Dad's protection was much needed in this case. ty LH

[@lissarodrigues8950]

This is the first time I see an eagle reaction after a bonking.

[@mariaparra8025]

Maravilloso y hermoso 🙏🌹🙏🌹🌹🙏protegiendo asu bello bebé 🐥🙏🌹

[@TheRhnda1225]

I think he was protecting his wee one!

[@CissyBrazil]

New subscriber to this nest. I have never seen this type of intervention/comfort from a parent before now. Interesting.

[@TheRhnda1225]

Hi Cissy!! Nice to have you! I was so happy to capture the event!!

[@CissyBrazil]

@@TheRhnda1225 Oh yes! Glad you did!

[@wandae9906]

Papa Alex ❤ Thank you for this precious footage! -Hugs 🤗

[@privatsitazen]

wow! First time I ever saw a parent intervene on a bullying kid! So glad to see it for once. He really did know what was going on!

[@panpanpanpan1920]

C'est merveilleux ! Quel bon papa 🥰 merci pour le partage 👍

[@TheRhnda1225]

Vous êtes les bienvenus ! merci pour le commentaire!

[@monikd278]

Father's love...!!!! So glad to see it ❤❤

[@gregthegroove]

Wow, I’ve never seen this before. Wish more eagle parents would do this. Breaks my heart to see but for the most part, as long as there is plenty of food around the nest, bonking typically only lasts a couple weeks.

[@TheRhnda1225]

I'm very glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@MDRPerformance]

Awesome to see. Thanks so much for sharing this with us! ❤

[@TheRhnda1225]

I’m so glad you liked it!! 😘

[@yvonneking9912]

Aww…how sweet! Bless the little thing!

[@tlims1974a]

He is such a precious Daddy! ♥️ Great job Pops.

[@TheRhnda1225]

Don't cha just love him!?!?

[@BubblePi]

Amazing to capture this behaviour. Did seem that the dad was reacting to the tussle btw the two.

[@maxsonthonax1020]

Remarkable. Thanks for reporting this to us all.

[@maxsonthonax1020]

I just subscribed too! I Hope your channel now blossoms.

[@tammic.a.t.crazyaunttammi9275]

Thanks for sharing, I saw last season where the older one ended up killing the younger one and it was not fun to see!

[@TheRhnda1225]

Yea that happens sometimes in nature and it is hard for us humans to watch.

[@lisastuckey]

aww what a great eagle dad to tuck the younger one in his wing ... beautiful

[@TheRhnda1225]

Alex is a specail one for sure!! Thanks!!!

[@kathycronin3571]

I've never seen that done before

[@lauracasey830]

Not sure if that was on purpose, but it was refreshing and reassuring!

[@TheRhnda1225]

100%!!

[@jagriggle1662]

That was a brutal attack. Come on 02 grow bigger and stronger 🥺

[@dixieanderson2276]

Alex is clearly upset with the older one, too! This is heartwarming even if it is hard to watch. Nature is amazing!

[@TheRhnda1225]

He's such a good Dad!!

[@ASMRJudge1]

Ornery first hatchlings are ALWAYS trying to instigate fights. The little one wanted to get away from the Ornery one. Dad makes my heart happy❤❤

[@taffyb4007]

It's difficult with young eaglets bc they are aggressive to get attention for food and sometimes sadly it doesn't end well for a sibling

[@mariainman3618]

awwwww❤ such a good daddy 🦅🐣

[@stacyk.9389]

Never seen an eagle parent come down to protect an eaglet like that. Seems like Dad may have feared 01 would really hurt or kill 02.

[@TheRhnda1225]

Alex is a special kinda dad! I have a similar one of Andria doing almost the same thing coming soon. Thanks for the reply!!

[@TAZAR_II]

It happened to Alex when he was an eaglet.

[@mariaparra8025]

Awesome and fantastic daddy you the best protect the little one 🙏🌹♥️🍀🐥🐥🙏🙏💛🦅🌹🙏

[@TheRhnda1225]

He is a pretty good dad!!!

[@Liz_678]

Awww 🥰. Great dad👍🏻

[@patriciagodin8032]

YA, what a dad is right!

[@gorditaz8728]

Daddy be like wtf is going on here kids!

[@r2tel]

Best dad ever!

[@marythepaintergirl1257]

The bad boy is like what Dad? What a beautiful sight that dad snuggled the little one. 😢

[@jagriggle1662]

Thank you Alex. It looked brutal

[@chrisbking7585]

Sweet to see Alex fly in

[@TheRhnda1225]

It really was nice to see!!

[@yutaolife]

Wow... Incredible

[@liv4ever76]

Awesome daddy Alex!

[@JoJo-JoJo-JoJo]

Super Dad 🦅💪 (M15 take notes)

[@mdsmith3753]

M15 sits on them to stop it too 😀

[@Zombies12344bc]

The father is probably like thsts enough bonking to your sibling for one day lol

[@TheRhnda1225]

I agree with you!

[@mariarohmer2374]

That is so precious. His protecting. Is the bonkee okay? It looked beaten down a bit.

[@TheRhnda1225]

Yes, E3-O2 is fine! He has taken several bonkings and is still going strong!!

[@mariarohmer2374]

@@TheRhnda1225 I'm so glad to hear it! Poor little fella.

[@anna-xp6eh]

Great Dad!💖💖💖💖💕💕💕💕

[@TheRhnda1225]

He sure is!! Thanks!!!

[@ananamous8867]

Love it! Thank you!

[@TheRhnda1225]

You're welcome!!

[@fakeperson4069]

Wow what great daddy 🥰🥰

[@vanda6121]

L've never seen a parent arriving so fast, to protect the youngest baby from the blows of his brother. Dad you are great!! 🥊🐥❤️🦅

[@TheRhnda1225]

Awww!!!

[@charlesadams41]

Alex knew there would be heck to pay if that bonking led to serious injury while he was supposed to be watching them! :)

[@TheRhnda1225]

Oh good one!!

[@dianahendricks7325]

WOW GREAT JOB DAD

[@daniellebg4617]

Cuidado y protección 💕🐣🦅😄🙏🏻

[@TheRhnda1225]

papá lo cuidó. tan dulce.

[@opinion1625]

name of the chicks? Cain and Abel. You know who is who. Mercy!

[@TheRhnda1225]

For now, the checkis are E3-O1 and E3-O2. Thanks for the comment!

[@peppywood01]

Naughty big brother/sister!

[@ecalose6785]

Wow rare

[@pastureexpectationsfarm6412]

Release the eagles! (To public schools)

[@TheRhnda1225]

I'm not sure whatcha mean but okay! Thanks for commenting!!

[@Kristinapedia]

Anthropomorphism folks!

[@maxsonthonax1020]

"Folks". Yikes!

[@TheRhnda1225]

Yea that happens....

[@roxyhoskins8725]

Are you serious? Thank God the Father showed up. The older sibling was killing the baby!!!

[@trishmcgarvie5053]

He does seem a very aggressive type🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chrysology]

He was NOT diffusing a bonking event. At all. The bonking had stopped by the time he left his perch. He tucked the little one under because he was curled up under a piece of grass and his instinct was to brood until mom comes home.

[@maxsonthonax1020]

Chrysto!

[@TheRhnda1225]

Maybe so!

[@morticiamoggy6284]

The youngest will probably be killed by the elder sibling. Nature can be tough to watch.

[@TheRhnda1225]

Yes, nature is tough!!!

[@ladystarlightnyc]

I don’t think that is likely. There are always exceptions, of course, but Bald Eagles generally only commit siblicide if there is a serious food shortage. And even then it’s usually starvation and not physical attacks that cause the death of the younger eaglet(s). I’ve seen this behavior many times and in all cases both eaglets have ended up successfully fledging.

[@waynethomas2796]

Snap at him again little man.😆😆😆😆

[@waynethomas2796]

Problem is daddy won't be there all the time so he better learn how to defend himself.

[@pastureexpectationsfarm6412]

Eagle claw kung fu!

[@TheRhnda1225]

This is true! They must learn.