FOBBV CAM🦅Shadow BACK On Daddy Duty❗️Jackie's Record-Breaking Incubation Shift❗️62 HOURS⏳2024-02-07

Video footage courtesy of ‪@FOBBVCAM‬ friendsofbigbearvalley.org
Weather forecast from Bensweather bensweather.com/
Jackie has been on the nest since 2/4 17:14 and incubated for almost 62 HOURS straight while Southern California was drenched by a severe Atmospheric River event. This is her longest shift on record by far! Hopefully she will now be able to stretch her wings, shake off icicles and maybe even catch some breakfast.😊
Jackie tends to do the lion's share of incubation in bad weather. Having a larger body and a larger brood patch, she does not allow Shadow to sit on the nest at all during bad weather, and he knows it.
Jackie and Shadow do not need to eat every day, especially when they do not fly much and just conserve energy. Jackie likely ate on 2/4 off the nest. Shewas doing crop drops on 2/5 and poop shots (PS) on 2/6.
Snow is an amazing insulation material. It limits heat exchange. It stabilizes temperature. It even muffles sound!: bit.ly/30ySstN
❄Bald Eagles have over 7000 feathers and ~105F core body temperature. They are built for cold climates and are the most populous in Alaska. Learn how they cope with cold weather here: imgur.com/a/nYXzAdU
🥚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 . Pip Watch begins on 2/29
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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[@shilohnanny5422]

Jackie! Mother of the Year!❤

[@margaretcruz7003]

So glad Shadow came to relieve Jackie. She looked tired and soaking wet. Hopefully the snow lets up soon. God Bless J & S and their three precious eggs. ❤🦅 🦅🥚🥚🥚🙏🏾

[@kishin7]

Definitely glad nothing happened to him and that he is okay.

[@michaelhalahan]

Watching live--Jackie digs herself out of Nest Cup--Flaps her Stiff wings and goes on a Break while S , with his Stiff wing motions slides off the Simba branch and into the vacated Spot J left. Quite a Continuous Duty Stint by Jackie on the Eggs. More rain coming and more Snow for BBL, but Snow is more easily tolerated by our Eagles. Thanks for Posting Cali.

[@Michele-ie9ow]

Thank you for the video update! Cheers to Jackie and Shadow.

[@socialglitch2663]

Goodness! The weather is no joke! Prayers for this loving family ❤

[@schmup53]

Jackie sounds so happy!

[@lorrem2539]

Have to say the snow is beautiful. Looked like she was thinking, how the heck do I get outta here without an avalanche on my eggs?!

[@margueritejones4303]

I literally woke up all night checking on them! The weather is relentless!

[@lisanetgark415]

I sure do hope that their babies survive!

[@patrich7646]

Thank God I was getting worried for Jackie

[@dreamcatcher5502]

Those babies will be a true miracle !!! Poor Jackie 😥❤

[@Yanquetino]

I was watching when this trade off finally happened! I wonder if Shadow was waiting to see Jackie emerge and shake off the snow this morning so know that it was now his turn…? Hope Jackie is getting a good breakfast and stuffing her crop!

[@jacquicoder7160]

Just checked the recap and three hours later, Jackie has not come back. That's good news to me, she needs a long break after all those hours on the nest. She looked so stiff and tired, probably much in need of food, too. It looks like there might not be much of a break in the weather until Saturday. That is my birthday so my birthday wish is for sunshine on the nest. Thanks for capturing this time for us, Cali, much appreciated.

[@williamuy3608]

advance happy birthday mam

[@KarenWard-no1qz]

happy bday!!

[@keanuridgie6852]

Sunshine ☀️ on the nest❤!! Sweeeet!!

[@jacquicoder7160]

@@williamuy3608 thank you 😎

[@jacquicoder7160]

@@KarenWard-no1qz thank you ☺

[@lb1460]

It's so awesome..you can hear Shadow off in the distance...and so could Jackie. Welcome back Shadow. We've missed you❤🦅🦅

[@michelletrosper8199]

WOW! How is Jackie able to fly all soaking wet and covered in ice?

[@zigga967]

feathers are watreproof on eagles.

[@jgrazzi]

Yes the lack of de-icing was a little concerning but her power ratio did the job.

[@mweatherby2968]

So amazing. Thank you for your continued work and sharing the videos of Jackie, Shadow and there babies.

[@RWald8888]

Watching live, sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.

[@genevieveanyzeski6475]

Me too live, glorious 🌅

[@birutal4511]

Dad is back after 2 days away🦅🦅 Thanks Cali Condor

[@katherinewong2958]

Shadow has flown near the nest during this time ! And vocalised.

[@jenniferross4646]

♥️🤍💙🇺🇸🦅🦅🥚🥚🥚🐣♥️🤍💙🇺🇸🦅🦅🥚🥚🥚🐣 Shadow has been nearby the whole time and Jackie would have called for Shadow if she wanted a break. She was full cropped and ready to protect her eggies. 💝Thanks Cali For The Great Continuous Updates!💖

[@deannacoleman913]

Thanks Cali for this beautiful coverage so happy the worst of this storm we have had is coming to an end😊 happy shadow has returned to give Jackie a much much needed break🦅♥️🦅 all that snow on the nest 🪹 is so gorgeous but also puts alot of weight on it 😮 have a good day Cali! 💚🌿💚🌞

[@juanagallo5428]

Please don't forget to like the video, we must support.❤

[@klf0598]

Bless her heart, I keep checking on Jackie and hoping she's ok. I stare and stare at her feathers to see if she's breathing! I'm so glad Shadow is there to relieve her. Love these eagles! 💗💗💗

[@genevieveanyzeski6475]

Watched this live, oh my goodness, this is glorious ...I love their chatter with each other as Jackie lifts herself out of the snow. We love you, Jackie-n- Shadow, and your eggies 🥚🥚🥚. Bless you Queen eagle Jackie for your 62 hours of incubation. You are AMAZING!❤❤ TYVM FOBBV and Cali condor🌞❤❤

[@Delta-mg8xz]

Shadow you did a great job building the sticks up before the snow storm,more protection.jackie hope you catch some 🐟.Amazing Beautiful Eagle's to watch.❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChadSimplicio]

Jackie was so eager to go get a much needed meal after being an eagloo for the last few days.

[@Agnes-hm7iv]

🌞 The sun is back for Jackie .... you are really an exceptional Mom my sweetie 🦅❤now take care of yourself and I wish you successful fisheries🐟🐟🐟🐟Hang in there Shadow🍀

[@efflan2983]

I find myself waking during the night to watch the live cam and pray for Jackie…and Shadow. I’m truly amazed at their endurance…praying Jackie was able to eat. It’s been hard watching her in such brutal weather.

[@madelinecameron3662]

So glad shadow came to relieve Jackie and give her a break beautiful big bear in the snow ❄ ❤🦅🦅🐣🐣🐣🙏

[@melissawarfield]

Jackie is a very tough Mom. I was thinking "62 hours on the eggs!" I'm very happy that Shadow came. Jackie looked tired and needed a break so badly. I'm happy that Shadow took over Daddy duty's. Such a special couple ❤️❤️.

[@bkgarr6041]

That just looks brutal! 😢

[@user-iy3ob2mm9r]

Very cool fly by on Live cam 1 at 10:28:10. They started calling each other at 10:26:30 and then the awesome flyby and a lot more calling for several minutes. I thought the other eagle was going to land but I guess they perched on a nearby branch to chat awhile.

[@sandyg3639]

Jackie is amazing, protecting and keeping her eggletts warm. Glad Shadow came to relieve Jackie. Love them both. Thank you Cali. ❤🦅

[@emiliawoskowiak7140]

Jackie = Queen of perseverance, exemplary mother to be, majestic eagle🥰💘 I salute you both Jackie and Shadow🖖💂❤🦅

[@melindashavis2886]

❤❤❤

[@mariadarmie9954]

❤️

[@debs987]

Amazing! ❤️🦅🥚🥚🥚

[@SmilingFoliage-tv9bx]

Excellent! ❤❤❤

[@Whatnok]

Poor Jackie . Low energy reactions and movements. She must be cold and starving. So happy that Shadow is alive and well, and that he is back to help Jackie. They both need to eat. Shad needs to spoil Jackie w many fish asap. Keep warm and safe my favorite majestic beauties ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Sandra-rx6xb]

Jackie: "I can't take it anymore... I'm cold, my wings and feet are stiff, I'm very hungry and I even want to poop!!" Shadow: "I'm here for you...take your well-deserved time..(and I'll take mine on the beloved eggs, eh eh eh..)"

[@user-sv1xl7jx8f]

Praying always to this family 🥹

[@kerenstarotvision5780]

As Jackie says "give me a minute.... my legs are stiff as boards... I'll be up in a sec" Thanks for the post! Lucky I caught it live also

[@nethamogel]

Thanks, Cali. Watching your video clips brings us closer into the lives of this beautiful pair of eagles (and their eggs). ❤️

[@TheEmaile]

Looks like Shadow had some snow on his back, too! I didn’t catch if she called for him before he showed up or not.

[@enricotoesca3941]

Hello Cali Condor 🤗 👋 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@deniserusso4361]

She is amazing

[@michellemcdaniel209]

🦅🦅🥚🥚🥚💕

[@kristinLB]

So glad she off the nest for a bit. One more night and it looks like better weather!

[@mtnskyz49]

💖🦅🦅

[@karenmetzger354]

Jackie proves that not only can she hop up and backward out of that deep hole, but she can balance on one foot as she's sinking into the powder so she can give herself a little scratch! 😮😊 And Shadow, peeking up over the top of the nest, tries to figure out if he can climb that powdery slope or if he needs to fly a little. 🫢🤗

[@karenthompson8151]

So happy 😊

[@donnagarner2190]

Thank goodness she’s ok - hopefully they can thaw out during the next few days

[@lodovicamorandi-2792]

Shadow , fish for Jackie if possible ! ❤ Very glad you returns safe. 🐣🐣🐣

[@codyjack4915]

❤❤

[@cindythomas5895]

I’m freezing watching this … omg 😱… I so feel for them and am so worried 😟 🦅🥚🥚🥚🦅

[@lisabrown2130]

I pray the eggs make it to hatching and all survive! Feel bad for the weather these 2 eagles are going through.

[@msgrubbgrubb8347]

Stay strong family ♥️♥️

[@USArmyVet91]

These two are my heroes. 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@iamme7947]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lesleywood76]

Looks more like Alaska than " Calafornia 😮❤

[@jgrazzi]

Shadow is such a good eagle. Finally Jackie gets to stretch her wings and grab some food. What a team these two are! 🦅🌲🦅

[@bronwynbentley4308]

❤love this. It’s so sweet

[@catherinecolby7369]

So blessed to be able to watch this eagle family functioning in the wild. Wow thanks

[@dawnmanley6406]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@karengarrison4237]

Out of the cradle endlessly rocking ( Whitman)

[@donnanall3789]

All that snow going to make that nest so heavy, it scares me for those babies

[@Baby-pb7if]

❤❤☘️☘️

[@emead528]

❤️

[@effany9578]

❤❤❤❤🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@Linda-eb3kn]

Poor mommy and daddy they are quite dedicated❤❤

[@traceywildwest]

❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Paul11B2P]

🎉🎉🎉

[@PStew262]

Jackie’s “voice” sounds tired. Hope powers up with a good meal.

[@maggiejohnson5891]

“Honey - where’ve you been? “

[@user-iy3ob2mm9r]

Eagle watching time is over for me. Did see some Moose in the valley below earlier and the Eagle shift change at 10:59:10. Bye.

[@gwaksdGSDulsan]

매일 보면서, 알을 낳고 보호하는 어미의 위대한 본능을 지켜 봅니다.

[@thaily1977]

Helo ❤😮

[@nostalgik._]

How many more days until the storm ends? I’m sure it’s getting exhausting for Jackie and Shadow

[@damdamfino]

My question is, did she know that bad weather was coming so she filled her crop enough? Or do they always fill their crop? She really stuck it out!

[@barnowlwatcher]

Gosh, I will not take for granted how easy it is for me to get my meals. How can they even hunt in these conditions? Move on storm!

[@jerimarie56]

OH MY WORD! Jackie is amazing, her dedication is incredible! She’s such a treasure to watch! And Shadow……what a daddy!!

[@jenfarrow6941]

I read somewhere that they don't think there going to hatch..that makes me sad. Prove them WRONG Jackie

[@aowyn_]

did Shadow not come back during all that time??? just curious if it was the storm that made her stay or his absence

[@newdawn8488]

Is her beak cracked

[@gwaksdGSDulsan]

계속 눈이 온다면ㆍㆍ기후변화에ㆍㆍ이겨내기 힘든다 알의 부화에 문제가 되지않을까 염려가 됩니다.

[@user-xd1gt9if2v]

Daddy duty? Oh my ⁶⁵55⁵ have to be kidding me with these human terms on these birds of 0at is this some barbie doll world joke to you guys? Boy that tree is snapping and creeking that's alot of weight. One thing that does not care if the eagles make it or not. Is that poor tree holding all that weightt❤

[@vinyl2664]

Jackie’s nest launch 😂 She sure needs to stretch those wings.

[@isabelbarroso3381]

Good for you Shadow because Jackie needs a well deserved break.🦅💞🦅🪺