FOBBV CAM🦅Immature Visitor Spends The Night🌲🌙Jackie & Shadow Rendezvous At Dusk & Dawn🌅2023-04-20

Video footage courtesy of ‪@FOBBVCAM‬ friendsofbigbe...
Bald Eagles can be quite social outside the nesting context. This visitor spends the night in one of the tall pine trees away from the nest, near the Stick Depot Snag. Jackie and Shadow roost on their old Roost Tree.
Early in the morning Jackie and Shadow rendezvous on the Lookout Snag and even attempt to mate while the visitor does his/her eagle things on the Stick Depot Snag.
It was too dark to be able to tell the age of the visitor.
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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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[@aquamarineblue8690]

Wow, I wish to believe it’s Spirit? ❤❤❤ just darling. 😊

[@cathie9614]

Spirit 💖

[@De.D1]

The Juvie looks like it has white feathers on top of its head...maybe Simba?❤🦅

[@jannlawson5355]

Jackie & Shadow’s nest looks so comfortable for eggs 🥚 & baby chicks 🐥🦅🦅. They are so lovey Dovey with each other, I love watching them reinforcing their bond to each other. Thanks Cali for the terrific camera shots. 🥰🇦🇺

[@bettyboopputman9652]

I would so love it to be Spirit!

[@debdew7125]

Me too! I always thought she'd never leave the area! I believe Catalina Island has a previous daughter at a nearby nest there. It could happen, right?

[@bettyboopputman9652]

YES FOR SURE!!!

[@GramMooakaRed]

Spirit?❤

[@mariainman3618]

Could it be 😳🦅........maybe Spirit? ❤ wouldn't that be awesome if she came back to visit mom and dad

[@nancyleigh8016]

"IF" that's Spirit, maybe she came by to see if she had any new siblings 🥰 Yes....I'm still hopeful! Thanks Cali for touching our hearts. We love your videos so much❤

[@michelesol5425]

If she let out a "SQUEE" we would know immediately if it was Spirit! lol I would love to know what she is doing now :)

[@debrapeasley2606]

Cali, I love how you educate us while sharing wonderful moments with Jackie and Shadow. I appreciate the bald eagle facts you provide.

[@dixiee3554]

I would think it's Spirit by the feathers. Still not much white on it, from what I can tell. I absolutely adore Jackie and Shadow!!

[@debrapeasley2606]

I have to mention at 3:22 I can't believe how breathtaking these two are! Their white heads are pristine white. Their shiny brown feathers interlock with perfect symmetry. Wow.

[@CuriousCat7]

Gorgeous!! 😻

[@KitKat-wd8vq]

I'll bet it's Spirit!💖

[@heatherkay1610]

Such a sweet love story. ❤🦅🦅

[@jrgbabyjg]

Simba? 🤞🏼

[@mamalori2500]

I think if that were any other eagle hanging around that close but Spirit, they’d be chasing it off. And for as many rendezvous as they’ve had, they should of had at least 30 eggs by now! 😂

[@joycehodges4327]

Jackie and Shadow feel like best friends by now. It is such a n absolute privilege to see the beauty and activity of Nature. Thank you so very much for your constant share. Losing hope for an egg tho.

[@honusmom5144]

Shadow and Jackie could have their own show: Nestorations, let us turn your dumpy nest into a thing of beauty!

[@pixels2u]

“This Old Nest” 😹

[@bkgarr6041]

@@pixels2u LOL!

[@CuriousCat7]

​@@pixels2u 😹🤣

[@melissawarfield]

The darling sweet couple! I wonder if the immature Eagle is one of the Eaglets that hatched last year. To me its amazing how the immature Eagle wants to stay around. The nest looks comfy. Love how Jackie and Shadow communicate to each other. Caught some beaky kisses.

[@ruthied.3219]

J&S's love nest has evolved and looks larger in diameter and more fluff for wee one..and stronger.. I will never forget how amazed I was during my early days of watching these two wonderful eagles how...during a storm not a twig or stick moved out of place..seriously not one..Shadow and Jackie are the heart of their nest building, strong and true..🥰💖💖💖🦅🦅🦅Thank you Cali 💕

[@debdew7125]

How I wish that was Spirit! I didn't hear any loud squees! 😂 I think she'd announce her presence! 🗣️I'm back! 🤣 Thanks Cali 🌷💞

[@bethhogan4338]

That nest is looking cushy!!😊

[@ecalose6785]

They’re gorgeous!

[@pumpupjam9648]

It's SPIRIT! It's come home to roost with his parents, cause it couldn't find affordable housing and a wife to mate with! Shadow & Jackie so cute together. Hope we see something in the nest soon!

[@nicolemelchor3828]

Their baby missed them 🥰

[@torstrasburg8289]

Looks like a very big juvie.

[@jacquicoder7160]

Thanks for sharing another nest rendezvous, Cali. We always appreciate seeing them in the nest and in their roost tree.

[@patriciakay1637]

Thank -you Cali Condor for posting. 😀❤

[@editwrite]

Wow, their BnB crib sure looks good!

[@branevans3705]

I need to read-up on Eagle behavior as there is so many nuances im discovering

[@ginny5937]

Thank you for the lovely photography! ❤🌲🌳🏞🗻🌄🐦🐦❤

[@drcorrigan]

Thank you for the camera work.

[@rosehudson6583]

Spirit😊

[@thndr171]

Thank you for capturing this. They are so beautiful and amazing!!

[@karenholladay-ne9go]

Does this feather make my beak look big?

[@EK14MeV]

Jackie and Shadow dabble into the AerieBnB biz at their sleeping snag.

[@lorrem2539]

I think Jackie needs to put the tea kettle on, if ya know what I mean, lol! I would love to see them have some kids this year.

[@chilly777]

I don't think there's any room for eggs any longer 😂😅 ❤

[@veronicastewart1112]

Sadly, I have to agree.

[@AKhere774]

I thought that too HA

[@debbielwallin]

I'm new to this channel. Thank you for these videos. I'm curious, though. How many offspring have J&S had? I see in the comments that their are 2? Spirit and Simba? Do offspring come back to visit their parents? I noticed that neither J or S were to bothered by the other eagle? If it was an intruder, they would have chased it off? I'm just so fascinated by these two. Thank you. 😊

[@CaliCondor]

Jackie and Shadow fledged Simba in 2019 and Spirit in 2022. Eagles are generally quite social in the off-season and outside the nesting context. However, if any other eagle (including their former offspring) gets too close to the nest during the nesting season, s/he will be chased away. The "defended" area may vary depending on the timing and proximity to the active nest and the age (threatening factor) of the visitors. This is not the first time we saw Jackie and Shadow tolerate visitors in their territory. Keep in mind that the Stick Depot Snag is not too close to the nest, the Wide View Camera has a powerful zoom. Here is another video with two visiting eagles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2eckmOHosmSiKs ℹ️Learn more about the Big Bear eagle history➡ www.friendsofbigbearvalley.org/eagles/eagle-history/

[@thndr171]

@@CaliCondor thank you for that information. I'm new to this channel

[@enricotoesca3941]

Hello Cali Condor 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MimiLovesHerBlessings]

If you look at the tail on that young eagle .. it has the same notch that Spirit had. I SWEAR it's our baby. I know I am probably wrong ... but looked and zoomed using a magnifier .. and compared to Spirit's notch as she was flying around and landing on trees last year .. It looks the same. Ohhh how we Aunties can dream. But whenever this young eagle shows up .. they aren't bothered at all. We LOVE our Simba and Spirit so much and especially LOVE our Jackie and Shadow!!

[@informaticsnursebev1538]

♥️

[@Lase55]

Was there any screamimg😊❤

[@tatanishabryant2432]

I think it would be spiritual incounter spiritual as maybe spirit😂😂😂❤❤

[@adry7777]

Could this immature eagle be Spirit? 🦅🍀

[@CaliCondor]

We did not get a good look on this bird, but it is probably older than Spirit.

[@mykirbs2002]

🦅🤔❤️

[@danafraley5206]

Maybe Spirit??

[@cielavina739]

Abiem tik ļoti gribas būt par mammu un tēti🌝

[@lala0551]

Are you able to zoom out on the nest so we can see out big it is, and where it is on the tree?

[@CaliCondor]

FOBBV CamOps zoom in on the nest on a regular basis. Watch the Wide View Cam live stream to learn more about the nest: kzbin.infoQk_rwltHYpc?feature=share You can also search through my older videos to find out more about the nest and its size.

[@TheCymcyn1]

Maybe they could let the nest for Air B& B

[@pjinlaca5489]

Are there other permanent bald eagle residents in the Big Bear Valley?

[@yvonnedohoney3243]

Spirit??

[@lala0551]

Are eagles territorial? Will Shadow and Jackie let another eagle build a nest near them, or will they fight to protect their territory.

[@CaliCondor]

Eagles are generally quite social in the off-season and outside the nesting context. However, if any other eagle (including their former offspring) gets too close to the nest during the nesting season, s/he will be chased away. The "defended" area may vary depending on the timing and proximity to the active nest and the age (threatening factor) of the visitors. This is not the first time we saw Jackie and Shadow tolerate visitors in their territory. Keep in mind that the Stick Depot Snag is not too close to the nest, the Wide View Camera has a powerful zoom. Here is another video with two visiting eagles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2eckmOHosmSiKs

[@bethhogan4338]

How old are eagles before they find a mate?

[@CaliCondor]

They reach sexual maturity by 4-5 years.

[@pjinlaca5489]

My woman takes off and I’m caught with fuzz in my mouth…geeze….

[@vanessasanchez9979]

I think it's spirit but no squeeks

[@staceynicole8978]

What is with this immature bald eagle and the two of them not going after it? That could be bad news next season. I mean in other areas there are other eagles so having more than Jackie and Shadow in the area would not be a bad thing but it is rare to see one so close to the nest just sitting there and spending the night. It is going to be interesting as time goes on. Because isn't that how Shadow got Jackie's first mate to hit the road and move on in and become her man. He invaded the territory and kept going all over and asserting his authority and Jackie liked that and blew her first mate off for Shadow.

[@debrapeasley2606]

I don't see that happening with these two; their bond is too strong.

[@staceynicole8978]

Goodness I hope not. I can't see it happening either. But they haven't stepped up and shewed it away. I love these two and the appear to not be able to get enough of each other.

[@debrapeasley2606]

@@staceynicole8978 I think raising sassy, wonderful Spirit together really strengthened Jackie and Shadow's bond. They proved to be exceptional parents and Spirit... proved exceptional as well.

[@debrapeasley2606]

Time will prove me right or wrong!

[@CaliCondor]

Eagles are generally quite social in the off-season and outside the nesting context. However, if any other eagle (including their former offspring) gets too close to the nest during the nesting season, s/he will be chased away. The "defended" area may vary depending on the timing, proximity to the active nest and the age (threatening factor) of the visitors. This is not the first time we saw Jackie and Shadow tolerate visitors in their territory. Keep in mind that the Stick Depot Snag is not too close to the nest, the Wide View Camera has a powerful zoom. Here is another video with two visiting eagles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2eckmOHosmSiKs

[@brendahamrick9337]

Why would an eagle do that! Maybe it’s one of their kids coming back home to live.Teenagers do that!

[@cyclepath55555]

Spirit checking in to see if he has a brother or sister....

[@cindyg6319]

😂

[@schen5425]

That not knowing makes you wonder 🤔.. referring to Spirit 🦜