FOBBV🦅THE GREATEST STICKFEST OF ALL TIME!🏆🥢 New Record 41 Sticks To SDS🌲Bonus Fluff&Feeesh2024-05-17

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We were treated to THE GREATEST STICKFEST of all time on the SDS today with 41 sticks delivered, a new record! The previous record was 25.
🌲Jackie & Shadow are known to bring sticks to and from the SDS - Stick Depot Snag. They have been working on a “protonest” there for years (most sticks have fallen off). • Big Bear🦅Plot Twist!🌲B...
🌲Jackie&Shadow utilize their favorite Sentry Trees (some are snags) visible from Cam2: CS=Cactus Snag, SDS=Stick Depot Snag, LS=Lookout Snag, TP=Twin Pines, HOP=Hide Out Pine bit.ly/3F7Xh1l
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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[@skhideaways]

You are amazing, Cali Condor. This must have taken you hours to compile and it shows. A masterpiece and testament to your dedication.

[@roserussom335]

Yes Cali Condor! Thanks about a billion times. I will be saving and watching this again

[@CaliCondor]

@@roserussom335 Thank you. This is definitely one for the books!😊

[@Marija-RM]

Shadow is one amazing eagle. He is such a devoted mate to his dear Jackie. He wants to continually impress her. I remember when he first laid eyes on her. He was so smitten with her, that he followed her around everywhere. Stormy was still in the nest too, but Jackie wasn't having any of it. She had her one surviving eaglet to raise by her self! But with perseverance and respect, Shadow won her heart! The most beautiful pair!❤

[@nomado3650]

Shadow is a provider and I wish some humans were as responsible to their families as he is lol

[@stevenmckinley9898]

Jackie and Shadow are building their vacation home on the lake❤

[@DoloresHeron-rs6dx]

Yep! Adding a deck to it, for sure ❤😉🥰🦅🦅

[@DoloresHeron-rs6dx]

Yep! Adding a deck...😊❤😂🦅🦅

[@jacquicoder7160]

Shadow is definitely living up to his nickname, Stickman!. That was quite a stickfest, thanks for sharing it.

[@jgrazzi]

I remember they did this last year before nesting season started. We always say, “trust the eagles” and if I know Jackie & Shadow their quest for a new nest is related to the failures of LY and TY eggs. Do they sense the nest has become outdated? Do they sense something is wrong with the nest or nest tree? They seem determined to build a new one. So we shall see what these two masters of their universe do. We watch. We learn. But always we love them. ❤🦅🦅❤

[@sarahmarks7082]

I was wondering about the same thing... this is at least the second clutch of eggs that didn't hatch in this nest 💔 maybe they want a new nest for a fresh start..❤‍🩹

[@nomado3650]

I thought the same! Kinda - “bad luck, we have to move on” thing.

[@jenniferlraynor]

I was wondering about the size of the nest and the ability to incubate properly! This stick fest made me wonder if they're building a new nest. But why in the snag tree with no pine tree shelter from the elements. Like you said, trust the eagle! They're working hard on this one!

[@deniselanglois6193]

How long does it take to build a nest

[@deniselanglois6193]

Is this normal

[@dorenandsara]

Fantastic! As the day went on they were both able to stick their landings! Great work, Shadow. Wonderful assist, Jackie. I loved it when Shadow was just doing laps.

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Shadow’s missions. What an amazing creature! The urge to expand and build is not exclusively human. We must give credit to the creatures who predate our entry on the scene of nature.

[@OlSoCalGal01]

Cali, I can only imagine the effort and time you put into this video. Jackie and Shadow are so precious and awesome.Your dedication shows in this 'labor of love'. Thank you .

[@SecretSquirrel24]

What did they discuss at breakfast, and what are they up to? Secrets secrets secrets 🦅🦅🤣❤️

[@SusanM.]

Shadow is a man on a mission ! He’s so determined! I love it 🥰

[@aquamarineblue8690]

And it’s not even stickfest.

[@Kathy_Bennett]

He wants the perfect home for his family. 😊

[@nomado3650]

I think it’s time to ask Nate to install a camera on that other tree. They’re building a new home.

[@DoloresHeron-rs6dx]

Adding a deck to their summer home, LOL 😆!

[@nomado3650]

@@DoloresHeron-rs6dx yes! 😁🏡🏠

[@roserussom335]

This is so cool to watch, but I had to stop for a minute to comment. Such a privilege to watch Shadow as he does four (yes 4) "go-arounds" before touching down with Stick # 29, no less. ❤ Wow what a sight!

[@micheleobarow3716]

Wow that was Awesome! I would just love to know what Jackie was thinking while Shadow flew around and around the tree a few times lol! Thank you, God, for your perfect creation of Jackie and Shadow!

[@CoExist64]

Amen!!

[@sarahmarks7082]

I never thought I'd call an eagle 🦅 a ' dear ' but Jackie and Shadow have become so dear to me and so many others 💞 They are wonderful partners even though Jackie had to move away from the proto nest so she wouldn't be accidentally swiped by a stick 🥰

[@winzt9]

Trusting their natural insticts and calling it that Shawdow is not giving up and loves Jackie. There will be more eggs soon, I can sense it here. I love you Shadow and Jackie! You two bring me Zen

[@MillieCassara-jt4fn]

Just love watching this beautiful pair of eagles, in whatever they do. 👍❤️🦅🦅

[@bethhogan4338]

Shadow might instinctively feel the need for a deeper bowl in the nest to protect his loved ones when the weather is severe. 🤔❤ just guessing...he's so determined!! 😊😊

[@anthonyromano2793]

Unconventional amazing Eagles. Stay together out of breeding season. Busily collecting sticks when most Eagles lazily perch all day conserving energy. ❤

[@cattailer1077]

I so relate to this. I am constantly rearranging my nest and buying new sticks (furniture)! 🤭. My cat actually likes it🐈

[@De.D1]

Wow! Shadow is determined to build a nest or just likes bringing sticks to the tree?🤣🦅 Thank you Cali for condensing this video!🙏🥰💕

[@tmjcfx3081]

15:50 Great shot. Now, I don't pretend to know what that eager Eagle's thinking, but I do believe he's building a basement nest, for every stick he brings, one falls.

[@marlaclarambeau327]

A stick cometh, and multiple sticks goeth. Bless their eagle hearts. If only they would collect moss and cozy up their existing home.

[@marlaclarambeau327]

I should add that Jackie seems dispassionate about Shadow's efforts.

[@kerriesowka6666]

Seeing Shadow in flight is just breathtaking 😮

[@CatherineOCallaghan]

A good stiff wind during a storm will blow that all away. That tree is open to all the elements.

[@CoExist64]

Trust the Eagles…

[@emilyward9943]

Shadow building his own nest to lay in when Jackie runs him out of her nest.

[@BlessedBaubles]

Haha!! Good one! 🙌😂

[@nomado3650]

He’ll go there to eat his feeeesh head in peace 😂

[@CoExist64]

Shadow’s playing with his Lego set! Lol, gotta love ‘em

[@karannelson]

That pair is the hardest working eagles I’ve seen…❤❤❤❤❤ next year babies!!😊

[@JeanneHeinecamp]

I am so thankful for this life that we can watch with amazement, it's beautiful and mesmerizing, so breathtaking, I get tearied eyed watching these two together! I am in awe of these 2 beautiful birds, so entangled with their love and altruistic love for each other, amazing!!!! I can't write enough....please prey for our friends and let them have a beautiful time nesting in their new home, wherever it maybe❤

[@tekarock]

It’s like this Jackie, the other nest brings bad memories to me and we don’t have much privacy there 😊 I m your Shadow and can show you my outstanding building skills and build you a brand new nest. 😁🥰

[@elizabethsetterlund8160]

So are they building a new nest in the snag lookout tree? I think the other tree looks stronger but I guess the memory of loss maybe effects it… we are going to need a camera up there on lookout if a nest is built . 😊

[@jerimarie56]

My goodness there’s a mountain of sticks! It’s going to be interesting how Jackie and Shadow are going to remodel.

[@lulugirl7043]

🎶Well they've movin on up to the east side. To a deluxe apartment in the sky ......🎶

[@CoExist64]

TTE (Trust the Eagles). Thank you @Cali Condor, truly love seeing our Eagles :) God bless and protect them

[@connieoleary2119]

Beautiful ❤😊

[@theck672]

I love this beautiful video❣️ So great to see/hear J&S and their gorgeous surroundings❣️🦅🦅🪵❣️

[@aquamarineblue8690]

Bless their hearts 🙏🏼❤️❤️

[@MikeBoler]

I've been wondering. ... is there a bee's nest near this camera? There's constant buzzing and tiny insects flying in front of the camera, and I do mean nonstop! 😮 I just love watching Shadow do his loop-d'loop flybies. How magnificent. ❤❤❤

[@barbarap5278]

I wonder what the bottom of the tree looks like?? The sticks landing down there making another nest... or Shadow just goes around and picks up another stick from the pile...LOL!

[@DebbyMorris14]

Right! I think once they accomplish a solid foundation, it will all be uphill from there. Lol. Poor sweethearts! They bring a stick, but lose two, but they are not designed like us impatient humans, who give up so easily. They know there isn’t any room in their day, for giving up! They are remarkable, that’s for sure! Love you S.&J.! I’m cheering for y’all! ❤

[@melissawarfield]

I love the determination of Shadow bringing more sticks in. Shadow sure wants more eggs 😁. 41 sticks is a lot!! Shadow's wings have to be tired from flying all around carrying the sticks. I wonder if the other nest is contaminated and that's why they are switching nesting sites. Loving Jackie and Shadow ❤❤.

[@sjweigel9671]

Thanks for putting this together. I had missed the Cooper's Hawk so appreciate the chance to see it all again.

[@kd5582]

I like that tree, nice and spooky.

[@sonysanders5930]

Thank you! Beautiful footage! Much appreciated!

[@hughpresson7980]

Love the landing

[@JEanAClarke]

I keep thinking, 62 hrs covered in snow (like Jackie this year)with nothing to block wind may not be the best location. But, *I’ve* never built an eagles nest and they have. Trust The Eagles. 🦅💕

[@buffalosabresloyalist8913]

I just love them so much! ❤🦅🦅❤

[@robynmorris7945]

They are still waiting on the “permit” to build a new “home”

[@robynmorris7945]

Oops another his the ground; no wonder he had t😅o keep bringing more sticks😆

[@deniselanglois6193]

This guy just makes my day 😀

[@enricotoesca3941]

Hello fantastic Cali Condor 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Beautiful vid! Thanks, Cali! ❤️🦅🦅

[@eveseldercare]

it seems like ...Mr. and Mz FOBBV -Eagles have changed from would be parents to.... Construction crew... they switched everything around now... hopefully it will be good for future eggs and hatchlings...

[@jbeasler6156]

Thank you Cali.

[@Sean_1970]

EL Fluffy heads Shadow & Jackie are on a mission 😂 More sticks on the Ground Shadow ma best pal..Incoming hair products at secret Stash even put conditioner & Fluffy head Gel for you me old son 😂🦅🦅🍀

[@AngieSalinas-dy6bj]

Beautiful footage! Thanks ❤

[@Yanquetino]

I can't imagine that spot could ever be a good, solid, well protected nest, but Shadow and Jackie must know something that I don't as a clueless human.

[@CoExist64]

Yep

[@enricotoesca3941]

❤🦅🦅🦅🦅❤

[@nomado3650]

That helicopter was crazy noisy. It must’ve been huge.

[@deniselanglois6193]

Ty

[@SweetPea1970]

Poor things, bring one drop 5. Too bad people can go up there and Nail in a few thoughtfully placed sticks to help them out.

[@CoExist64]

They wouldn’t welcome that, they prefer doing it on their own. Trust the Eagles

[@ramadasa77]

Many thanks!!

[@lesleywood76]

Nest is becoming a tower block ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nanakaragyan4044]

💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@leticias520]

Wow 🥰 is hard work

[@KalamityJ216]

80 sticks last year? Wow! @CaliCondor did Shadow soar around the tree & Jackie last year? Is it a part of their mating ritual? Thank you

[@debs987]

Wow! ❤

[@PatriciaHain-uw8vx]

They are stock piling for the winter not building a new nest🤔

[@1105pitbull]

Would they build a new nest in a dead tree that has no cover?

[@S-CCCC]

I'm so curious, is it normal to have this much stick activity? Or are they in full home renovation mode?? 😂

[@CaliCondor]

They did the same thing last year: 80 sticks to the SDS in May. It is fascinating to watch a repeat of the process. 😊

[@S-CCCC]

@@CaliCondor that's so cool! Thank you for sharing this!

[@BlessedBaubles]

@@CaliCondorbut the sticks never stick?

[@annwilliams1073]

So this is not unusual for these very special & unique two? ​@@CaliCondor

[@seraphtarot8610]

I love J&S forever!❤

[@dawnmanley6406]

❤❤❤

[@theck672]

What does “protonest” mean? Thank you 🙏

[@cecaglion2882]

Shadow ❤

[@cherylreidhammer1919]

Can u eventually show us base of tree to see the pile of fallen sticks?

[@racheldean7482]

I’m confused. Aren’t they also adding to the old nest?

[@MillieCassara-jt4fn]

Looks like Shadow likes to remodel and redecorate the old nest. Could a family be far behind ? Let’s cross our fingers. 🤞🦅🦅❤️

[@guydeherdt9917]

Shadow turned down contracts from Dubai and Shanghai. He is a true independent artist. No compromise.

[@kattiaserrano3883]

Are you going to put a camera in the new tree 🌲..?

[@kegarner1012]

building a better nest weather related nest for next year?

[@LL-th2hw]

What flew by at 11 minutes and 23 seconds??

[@maggiebruder2103]

Have they been seen mating much? Can they have a summer clutch?

[@CoExist64]

No such thing, she is fertile Jan-Mar.

[@TheEmaile]

How many years until all those fallen sticks pile up to the right height to start the bowl of the nest? Maybe they're thinking this will be their retirement pad.

[@annwilliams1073]

It seems as many fall out as added,i am only on stick 15 though

[@cathytownsend4600]

Would Jackie & Shadow build a new nest?

[@johnchristeson9152]

Yep......they're building a new nest. The old nest served its purpose. And with no babies this year......it's time to try a new nest. I've seen Eagles do this before.

[@maryshumate4629]

This is such a beautiful nest location.

[@kawaaisa383]

They thought over why eggs didn't hatch this season. 🤔 Nest! 😲nest was bad!! 😭 Let's make new one. 🤗Agreed! ☺

[@rasaeldonpaciko8068]

Und noch keine Eier 😅😅 I još nema jaja u gnezdu ❤❤

[@CoExist64]

Because she is not fertile. Jan-Mar is the time when she can produce eggs

[@rasaeldonpaciko8068]

​@@CoExist64 Dankeschön für Auskunft

[@CoExist64]

@@rasaeldonpaciko8068 I know what Dankeshon means, but not Auskunft. You’re welcome! :)

[@rasaeldonpaciko8068]

@@CoExist64 schreiben Deutsche

[@magnoliap5824]

It’s not uncommon to have 2 nests. They are keeping busy!

[@Unavaiable]

So long so sad

[@simplycurlyde]

I'm glad their attempt on making a new nest there isn't a success.