FOBBV🦅A Day In The Life Of Jackie & Shadow❤️️Decisions, Decisions...🔄Mating & Fish🦈2024-04-03

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The opinions presented do not necessarily reflect the opinions of FOBBV.
🥚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.
When eggs don’t hatch, Jackie and Shadow may start withdrawing from incubation eventually (they usually over incubate for several weeks, details can be found in our Activity Log). Withdrawal is always a process and it happens gradually with longer and longer breaks. Shadow may be a little bit more stubborn than Jackie (this is something we have observed in the past). Left unattended, the eggs may eventually be scavenged by ravens or other animals. The nest cameras are live 24/7/366 weather and maintenance permitting.
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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[@SINATRAFAN53]

It was so nice to see them spending time together yesterday…just side by side in their tree - chatting and watching their nest from afar. I love when they both sing out at the same time- adorable. An image to recall as the weeks go by and we’ll be missing them

[@tyronesmith11]

It would be nice to see them with another clutch. I heard that they must abandon these eggs first. Jackie and Shadow never cease to amaze me. Thank you Cali Condor for all your videos. Such a blessing!🙏🏽🦅

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

@tyronesmit... Unfortunately it's too late in the season for that to happen 😢

[@rachelmarie7705]

@@lindaadelwerth8042 It happened a few seasons ago with the Southwest Florida Eagles. Harriet produced a second clutch of eggs! It was amazing!

[@vickikelly3059]

I just watched a video from 2022 and Spirit. I fell in love with that screeching, toe biting girl. That was a fitting name. I think that she must have the loudest vocal cords in Eagles. I hope that she finds a great mate. One as nice as Shadow.

[@DoloresHeron-rs6dx]

​@@vickikelly3059that would be amazing, the best thing that could ever happen to Spirit ❤😊🦅...

[@mvkt8680]

11:15 pm What happens to the 3 eggs that have been in the nest? And if Jackie produces more eggs?

[@edwardizhonig204]

I want my ring tone on my phone to be shadow’s snort! ❤️❤️❤️

[@DoloresHeron-rs6dx]

🤣🤣🤣 I like that idea 🤣

[@Yanquetino]

It's always hard to "let go," and Jackie and Shadow are no exception. I'm glad to see that they can nonetheless enjoy some intimate companionship as they slowly resolve to give up expectations for triplets this year.

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

I check google and it said: Eventually an unhatched egg may be buried or trampled into the nest or even partially consumed by adults or fed to a hatched nestling. The parents may move pieces of shell out of the nest cup. Unhatched eggs may remain in the nest for months after the nest is vacated; they may be destroyed by predators like crows, ravens, or raccoons. And The parents stay that area, they will remove the old nest and make new nest. That spot is their home. I learn something of eagle's culture..

[@bhowe5162]

Thanks, Cali Condor for another 'Day in the life' so glad to see them each morning to start my day!

[@margomckinney5743]

Thank you for these videos. These two give me so much pleasure! I would miss them if I didn’t get to see them every day.

[@edwardizhonig204]

@margomckinney5743- I echo that sentiment! I look forward to seeing them and learning every day! I suppose selfishly on my part I don’t want them to leave the nest. I admit I’m not perfect and my human emotions get in the way and say “ please don’t leave!” My rational mind says fly high be free to enjoy your eagle life and stop by to visit. I hope I made sense. I often ramble! 😉! I just agree with what you said and I think it’s ME having a hard time letting go not them ! I wish you a beautiful day and hope I made some sense! Enjoy my friend!! 🙏🦅🦅❤️❤️

[@CoExist64]

@@edwardizhonig204but wonderful rambling! :)

[@edwardizhonig204]

@CoExist64- thank you. I appreciate you validating my feelings! You’re a blessing! A gem! 🥰

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Jackie and Shadow don’t seem to grieve. Beautiful resilience. Doing what they love anyway.

[@CoExist64]

As God intended. Take care

[@dragnflei]

Jackie missed out on a nice fish. I kept expecting to hear her feeeeesh alarm ringing across the valley and see her swop in to claim her prize. Bless them both and love to all my fellow eagle watchers ❤

[@edwardizhonig204]

@dragnflei- and bless you and love to you too!! 🙏🥰🦅🦅❤️❤️

[@CoExist64]

Amen, and bless you as well :) Hey there @edwardizhonig204 😊

[@edwardizhonig204]

@CoExist64 Well hello my dear friend! Hoping your day is off to a good start! I wanted to let you know I don’t think it’s just a coincidence I “ met” you! I knew from the moment I saw your name ( not Kim lol but coexist) that there was something special about you. Now that I have had the pleasure of chatting I know ! “ May the sun always shine on you even when it rains “ SZH. Have a wonderful day! You have a friend in NY. Always, Liz. 🥰🙏🦅🦅❤️❤️

[@justtabandme8871]

She knows. I’m SO sorry.

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

😢 but they will get pregnant again..

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Thank you, Cali. Beautiful video.

[@emilyward9943]

Such beautiful souls living in such a beautiful location.

[@jacquicoder7160]

One more great DITL video, thanks, Cali. I was pleasantly surprised that Shadow got to eat that whole fish. Jackie must have caught her own dinner this evening.

[@TUYDLL]

I’ve only been watching since this season when I was recommended the FOBBV livestream & I can see why they’re an adored pair. Enjoy your summer & best wishes for next season Jackie & Shadow 🦅🦅

[@veronicastewart1112]

Shadow seems to always be the last one to give up.

[@kd5582]

Wow, he caught that fish in under 3 minutes! Took him longer to eat it :)

[@jacquicoder7160]

I've seen him catch a fish in 90 seconds, that was truly amazing.

[@tekarock]

Took him longer to catch the fish than matting 🤣🤣

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

Shadow is a smooth operator.

[@nettajar1938]

Those two love-eagles!!! Showing the love. ~ Guess he figured that since he was late delivering the Feeesh, he might as well eat it. I wonder if Jackie is going to find out?!?! Thank goodness that they don't a very good sense of smell orr he'd really be in trouble. ~ Gotta love these two 🦅🦅💜💜

[@sherryfuzesy9030]

A happy/ sad day inthe life of our beloved pair and their eggs, thanks 🙏

[@kimme9314]

Just enjoy them talking. So calming.

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

Really hate this for them 😢 Much Love to My Favorite Pair of Eagles!

[@edwardizhonig204]

@lindaadelwerth8042- I just hope you’re feeling well!! Thinking of you!! ❤️ Liz

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

@@edwardizhonig204 I'm doing, Hope you are doing well yourself Ty!

[@edwardizhonig204]

@lindaadelwerth8042- always thinking of you! In my thoughts and prayers!! No one told me getting older wasn’t always fun… one day at a time! 🙏❤️🥰

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

@@edwardizhonig204 This true!

[@_LOS_ANGELES]

2024-04-03. Jackie and Shadow Withdrawal Process: Jackie left the eggs 4x today. While Shadow been actively switching 3x with Jackie. On the 4th time Jackie left of the day. Shadow been 3times In x Out from the nest, [ontop from Switcheroo]. The eggs has been left unattended for more than an hour today. 00:02 06:00AM - Jackie Left the egss unattended for 1 hour, 40 minutes 00:46 07:40AM - Jackie returned. Stayed only for 1 hour, 36 minutes 01:34 09:16AM - Jackie left. Left eggs for 1 minute. 02:40 09:17AM - Shadow arrived. 1st Shift of the day. 03:05 12:54NN - Shadow left. Left the eggs unattended for 11 minutes. 03:45 01:05PM - Shadow returned. 04:25 01:12PM - Jackie Arrived.Switcheroo.Shadow left without saying anything. 06:09 01:54PM - Jackie Left, stayed for 42 minutes. 06:45 01:54PM - Shadow Arrived. 07:48 03:40PM - Shadow Left, stayed for 1 hour, 46 minutes. Eggs were unattended 5 minutes. 09:16 03:45PM - Jackie Arrived. 09:47 04:52PM - Jackie Left, stayed for 1 hour, 7 minutes. Eggs were unattended for 8 minutes. 10:17 05:00PM - Shadow Arrived. 10:32 05:04PM - Shadow Left, stayed for 4 minutes. Eggs were unatteded for 7 minutes. 11:12 05:11PM - Shadow Returned. 12:02 05:17PM - Shadow stayed for 6 minutes with the eggs then Leave. Shadow went to meet up with Jackie on a nearby fave tree and Mated. 13:35 06:38PM - Shadow returned, after leaving the eggs unattended for 1 hour, 21 minutes. 14:41 07:01PM - Shadow left, after staying for 23 minutes. 15:08 07:04PM - Shadow returned with a Fish. Shadow ate the whole fish all by himself. 21:02 07:10PM - Shadow started incubating the eggs. 21:50 07:25PM - Jackied arrived, after being out for 2 hours and 33 minutes. Eagles were discussing. 23:00 07:26PM - End of Shadow shift, Shadow left.

[@edwardizhonig204]

@_LOS_ANGELES Wow - you worked so hard at this. That was so thoughtful of you. Enjoy them and have a wonderful day!! 🦅🦅❤️❤️

[@edwardizhonig204]

@_LOS_ANGELES I truly appreciate your efforts!! So kind! God Bless!! 🥰🦅🦅❤️❤️

[@elainemeeker664]

Warmer days ahead for this beautiful couple. You've inspired all of us watchers not to complain as much. ❤

[@edwardizhonig204]

I just read some wind and snow! Hope they’re wrong!! 🙏❤️

[@sandyg3639]

I really enjoy watching Jackie and Shadow's switcharoos. They have stellar flighing and landing skills. They are so devoted to each other. ❤🦅

[@ute3349]

😂 Coincidentally, we had fish 🐠 today and coincidentally we dined together with Shadow. 😋😍

[@cherylreidhammer1919]

From snow around nest in morning to 12 hours later gone. Beautiful warmer day

[@laurieenns]

They are both restless, the weaning off the eggs is happening.

[@Sean_1970]

With respect watched a few pairs now & the Dynamic Duo not sure what it is but seem more intelligent loving caring all the trades we look to being great honest humans! Personally I think they know we are watching them 😂 Seriously I only noticed yesterday that a road & today looks like a town or houses 🏘 and a road as noticed headlights must have been camera 📸 angle but hey learn something new & different every video 📹 anyhoo peace out people ✌️ 🦅🦅👍

[@lamfung08121979]

They have been away from the nest for a long time, maybe they are gradually aware of

[@ramadasa77]

Thank you, Cali!

[@ZetaWarmington]

Thank you for the video. I love these two!

[@honusmom5144]

Hmm. Shadow ate it all.

[@chasugc3740]

Miracles do happen.

[@gracestrand2240]

💔💔💔💔💔🦅

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

Me, too! 😢

[@svjnsf]

A nice and natural awning for their nest would be awesome to protect them from the cold and wet weather....a manmade..is this even possible?

[@marlaclarambeau327]

Hope springs eternal for this majestic duo. Now, how do they move the old eggs out of the nest?

[@Discobaby988]

🦅❤️🦅

[@enricotoesca3941]

🤗👋 Cali Condor

[@addison6384]

Your house is a mess Shadow. You need to start moving the furniture to make it look neat and precise like you always do. It's not usual to find an eagle that has OCD.

[@paulettebruno851]

Shadow catches a fish in 2 Minutes!!! Including flight/ travel time!

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

I wondering will shadow and Jackie clean the nest up and renew build for other eggs coming??

[@elizabethsetterlund8160]

Can or will they… if they give up on this clutch of eggs have another batch this year, since they are mating still ?

[@splitendztheprofit3028]

Y'all heard the Crow?

[@cherylreidhammer1919]

I still haven't seen Fiona. R there any 2024 compiled camera shots of her?

[@lakerinsd]

She did jump off Jackie’s back once in the middle of the night I know…not sure about how many sightings though.

[@vickimunsell5441]

How long will they foster the eggs?

[@margaretmaljevac3592]

How long will they still sit on those eggs? Do they abandon them and then predators take them or do they kick them out with there claws? So wishing at least one egg would hatch...

[@marywoodard7247]

Will they use the same nest?

[@melindablankenship1104]

Do they have to just leave the whole nest and all or do they just dispense the eggs?

[@darthbbq123]

Eventually they will stop sitting on the eggs and crows will eat them. That's what happened last year.

[@DoctorJoanieTool]

They keep the nest.

[@magneticflux7833]

Wonder if Shadow is impotent.

[@mythoughtwhatyousay1]

Yay, they're mate ✊🏻😄✊🏻, I can't wait for them to born new eggs 🥚 🥚 🥚.. I'm so exciting ! Rest in Peace 🕯️of dead eggs 😢 I believe that parents last day with dead eggs and say good bye! Then they will eat them, that's their culture 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sjohnson1876]

Won’t these eggs start to “go bad/rot”?

[@erica-hk3vp]

IS ANYONE ELSE **NOT** GETTING **ANY** SOUND IN THE VID HERE ??!!...😳🤔💭🗯️🙄🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@lindaadelwerth8042]

@erica-hk3vp I've got sound

[@1105pitbull]

I have sound. did you turn on at the surge strip? I have additional speakers and if I don't turn the surge strip on and just rely on laptop batteries I have no sound.

[@erica-hk3vp]

@@lindaadelwerth8042 ...Thanks for replying to my question, appreciate this...😁 NO worries...😁 I just to go into my settings and just tweak a few things...😳 ...And... Now, I have got sound...😁🔊🦅🦅

[@erica-hk3vp]

@@1105pitbull ...Thanks for replying to my question, appreciate this...😁 What is a surge strip ??!!...😳🤔💭🗯️ I am watching the life saga of Jackie and Shadow on my tablet...📱

[@baronepam]

Have ABE ever been observed predating their own eggs? I've read that they scavenge just wondering. No offense intended. I hope no one has ever seen that.