AEF NEFL Eagles ~ Beau's AMAZING 28 Hour Shift Incubating Eggs Until Gabby Returns! 💕💕 1.9.25

[@Mandy7D7]

These two have the most cozy nest with all that beautiful fluff. Jackie & Shadow could take some tips from these two. Beau is a beautiful Eagle who has mastered so much. A joy to watch. 🤍

[@Stormy-u8k]

Ata boy,Beau had thrived tremendously He will definitely become a fabulous mate to Gabrielle and a good Dad Gabrielle trusted and had chosen him to be her mate,he's doiing a good job Let's wish them the very best to have a successful season Thx LH, great video:)

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

@@Stormy-u8k I second that atta boy Beau, Stormy!! Gabby was trusting and a good tutor to young, inexperienced Beau. I believe It's going to work out somehow✨ I'm trusting the process🌹🫶 Have a great weekend my friend🥹

[@Stormy-u8k]

@kathleenmccaffery1313 Thx Kathleen for sharing the same thought,both make a great pair right,enjoy your weekend:)🤩

[@mariemurray629]

Good job Beau! 🥰 A 28 hour shift by a first time dad might be a record!

[@Ani_Malier01]

Beau is amazing and deserves his place next to Gabby who really needs this kind of mate. I am so glad he was persistent as he is showing his merit to Gabby and the eggs and this nest. Thank you, Lady Hawk, for sharing Beau's wonderful qualities! 🙏🧡

[@bumbleb4556]

Awww Beau you are amazing!! Bless your heart. ❤ Thank you Lady Hawk, Beau has certainly proven himself. Love them both! ❤🙏🏻

[@janwarriner6554]

What a difference experience and maturity makes! Beau has got it down Pat this season. Devoted and responsible. Galavanting Gabby is also good at helping protect the nest by observing it from a distance. A great tag team for sure. These soon to be eaglets 🙏🏼are going to have great parents! Just praying the hatching is fruitful. 🐣🐣

[@michaelhalahan]

Lots of unexplained happenings in nature at nest time. I'm happy that Beau showed that his family means so much to him and Gabby and he was ready to help with Incubating chores. This stuff is not common with BE's but i noticed last yr that Osprey's had trouble with keeping Parents on nest and food coming to nest even with hatchlings around-- also more than enough bonking by eldest Chick was evident in the Captiva Nest driving the younger chick to eventually perishing from combo of lack of Parent brought food. and malreatment by oldest chick.

[@wandae9906]

Thanks LH - Beau is an exceptional mate, & has great instincts to stay with the eggs while Gabby is away! I am getting excited as pip watch day approaches - talons crossed all goes well! Hugs ❤

[@goincrabbin6756]

You're the best Lady Hawk! tysm for taking the time to write all that down! It really helps us appreciate both Gabby and Beau even more :-)..and it teaches us about their behavior! I can't wait for a pip!!

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

You are indeed a Rockstar Beau.. Exceeding all our expectations handsome father- to- be!! 🐥🐥 You are such a wise protector of your nest and territory Gabby! We are also in awe of your spirit and dedication. I'm praying your hormones allow for you love on your future hatchlings and that class act mate that you picked!! Be safe Gabrielle... Feel the virtual hug that we are all sending your way 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️ Cheers LH>always a pleasure ✍️🌟🫶

[@Stormy-u8k]

@@kathleenmccaffery1313 Wonderful post,totally agree 👍 🥰

[@lilim9887]

Wow, Beau certainty did an amazing job incubating for 28 hours! Tysm for sharing Lady Hawk!🙏🏼🙌🏼♥️

[@judylodyga8523]

Hoping for eaglets Beau such good dad Gabby protecting territory 🦅♥️

[@SilvanaSouza-wy5rv]

🥰💞🥚🥚🦅💞 Bravo!! Bravo!! Bravíssimo, Daddy Beau!! 👍👍 28 hours incubating his precious eggs!! 🥰🥰 Oh dear!! This is our Magnificent Beau breaking the rules and expectations of male eagles in the fascinating world of Bald Eagles!! 💞🦅💞 You are absolutely awesome beyond all expectations!, lovely Mighty Beau!! 🥰🥰 Oh yeah!! Now those 28 hours of egg incubation duties by Daddy Beau are in My Eagle Memory Book!! 💞🦅📖✍️💞 My heart in love with Beau and Gabby is full of love, faith and hope that everything will work out and they will overcome any obstacles in their path together!! 🙏🦅💘🦅🙏 Bless their hearts. 🙌💞🙌 I'm so glad Gabby is coming home and incubating and caring for her eggs too and giving her loyal Beau a deserved break. 💞🥚🥚🦅💞 May they be blessed and keep thriving together as a family with chicks to raise together successfully. 🙏🦅🐥🌱🐥🦅🙏 May God bless them abundantly and watch over them always. 🙏💞🙏 Sending many fervent prayers, positive thoughts and all my love for them to have a blessed and successful season together. 🙏💞💌💞🙏 Thank you so much for this awesome coverage, much appreciated, dear Lady Hawk. 💙💙 God bless you abundantly, my precious friend. 🙏💙🙏 Love and warm hugs 💐💙🫂🥰🥰💞🌳🪹🦅🥚💘🥚🦅💫💞🙏

[@AnaMaria4098]

I'm wondering if Gabby, after the trauma of losing Samson and having to protect their territory alone - she went through hell - is still suffering from the imprint of that event. It's like she's reversed roles a bit, taking the male's job of protecting the territory, can'thelp herself. She's always been a bit different anyway so I'm not too surprised to see it. Beau is turning out to be such a good partner for her. Things could work out well. ❤ This is most interesting to watch, thank you Lady Hawk!

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

Thanks Ana Maria 🤗 I like your synopsis and agree with it completely! Trauma manifest itself differently in all animals.. Mankind included. I love our dear Abby girl AND I have faith in she and Beau as a bonded couple🦅 Blessings to all who come to champion this nest!! Wonderful post LH!! Really appreciate your dedication! 🌟❤️

[@CissyBrazil]

@@kathleenmccaffery1313me too. I’m worried about Gabby

[@karenparker6644]

I said the same thing, Gabby has not been the same since Samson was lost....

[@G_GO0NO]

Gabby is exactly the same as when Samson was there. Stop trying to humanize wild animals and you will enjoy watching them much more

[@manna-girl]

I think you’re right about Gabby Anamaria.

[@JuneWood-qh5py]

I have faith and trust in Beau I have no doubt that either one of them could support the chicks alone if needed and Beau has. definitely been a hero being his first time dad trust in the eagles gabby still doing better job being a mom than some human moms so I’ll continue to have faith in them no matter the results when their lives are so incredibly difficult bless their hearts I admire them

[@karenthompson8151]

Sending love and prayers to Beau. I really hope they have a successful season. Gabby is trying to protect the territory. If in fact any of the intruders are females she knows Beau would probably not succeed in the fight. Gabby is the boss. She has taught Beau well and has had patience with him the past couple Of years

[@QueenCeleste2]

Bless dear Beau. Really love this fellow.

[@rightonq8826]

💜 Beau is amazing! Can't wait to see how he reacts to the eaglets :) :) Gabby is amazing as well... fighting off intruders & keeping their territory safe! What a great team ❣

[@serapmehmet3346]

What a Hero, Partner and Sweetheart Beau is💙🦅💙...This was just Amazing!! I don't think I have seen a Male Eagle incubating for this length of time before...I may be mistaken but.....Beau is A True Champion 🦅💫 He so deserves to be Dad 🙏🦅 hoping for some good news soon 🐣 Tysvm Dear Lady Hawk ❤wish you and all Friends a Wonderful blessed weekend 🥀💞💐🥰🌹♥️

[@mehdib9035]

Incredible Beau, it would be terrible for him (and us)if he didn't get an eaglet the poor guy.... I'm crossing my fingers and praying for them. 🤞🤞🙏🙏

[@EmiW7140]

Beau did mammoth task job with 28 hours incubation ❤ Bless his big heart ❤️🙏 He has became such a fantastic eagle 😍🦅 Wishing him and Gabby successful breeding season 🤞🍀 They both deserve nothing but happy ending ❤🦅🦅❤ I am rooting for them 🤞🍀💟🙏 Thank you very much dear Lady Hawk for this footage and wishing you great day my friend 🤗 💐 🍓💗🍫🐝💓

[@loridori7862]

I wish we knew what’s going on with Gabby. I’m a little worried that her long stays away may happen if eggs hatch but also want her to be an eagle mom again. Prayers and good vibes for this pair❤️🦅❤️

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

I was watching from around 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. the day she returned. There were intruders flying overhead, and during that time Beau alerted twice, He was constantly scanning the skies all around. Later, I rewound and watched Gabby's arrival. It was also clear that Gabby was fully protecting the nest when she arrived back on the nest tree. She and Beau begin alerting very strongly. Also, I saw something I'd never seen her do before. She had her feathers puffed up in such a way to make herself look larger, but it was not a rouse. The look was more smooth than a rouse. It looked like it was her natural size, but she was puffing herself larger. She had to stay up above Beau for quite some time before it was safe for her to come down and begin incubating. This explains both her coming back to the nest bloodied as well as her coming back with her talons and feathers directly under her beak muddy. She is fighting for her nest and the eggs. Anyone who watched Gabby incubating the eggs last year that were not Beau's and without his help sees that she is a devoted Mama bird. That has not changed a bit.

[@loridori7862]

@ thanku so much for all that info. I’ve followed Gabby for years but haven’t a lot lately. I know this is not like her and it breaks my heart that her finally possibly being a MOM again has to be such a struggle. I didn’t see all that u just explained but your explanation makes perfect sense to me. Prayers for Gabby, Beau and hopefully hatchlings soon❤️🐣🐣❤️

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

@@loridori7862 No problem. I was watching when I should have been sleeping. I was very concerned for her and feared that she would go the way of Harriet. It is clear to me that Harriet and the very aggressive intruder (that came before F23) on SWFL must have fought. The last time we saw Harriet was when she was alerting and then flying out to protect the nest. I am fully sure that Gabby is doing everything she can to keep that nest safe. It's great that they have four cameras, but we still really don't see the entire scene that the eagles are going through.

[@roadappleacres2010]

What a trooper!

[@chogan201]

Beau is AMAZING ...I'm not understanding Gabby...I know she is protecting territory but geez 28 hours is along time to sit and no food....Come on Gabby...

[@mariaparra8025]

Handsome Beau the best take care the precious eggs 🙏🥚🙏🥚prayers 🐥🐥🙏🙏🌹❤️🦅❤️🦅🍀🍀

[@nellowynpitman1439]

Things are definitely different at this nest this year. It’s obvious there is an intruder worrying Gabby, and that it must be a female to take so much of her attention. She has faith in Beau to look after their eggs, and nest, while she is occupied taking care of business. We haven’t really seen Gabby in full protection mode before. ❤️🦅🦅🥚🥚🇦🇺

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

I agree nelloynpitman!! 🌟😅 Gabs is certainly wearing a different hat this season. I believe she is capable protector and has immense trust in her bonded partner to care for the eggies. I have loved watching the romance of this couple mature, and blossom robustly over the last two years🤗 ❤️🌟Beau ❤️ Gabrielle🌟❤️

[@nellowynpitman1439]

@ I feel the same. I have followed Gabby and Samson for many years and was heartbroken for her when Samson disappeared. I was always rooting for Beau. They have a strong bond. I have observed that a change of partner brings a change of dynamics and we humanize this change as being something is wrong. The dynamics of M and F23 is different to that of M and Harriet. So, at this stage, I’m not seeing Gabby’s behavior as anything other than Gabby and Beau being eagles. I am not an expert just an observer ❤️🦅🦅🥚🥚🇦🇺

[@G_GO0NO]

Gabby has always acted like this, you must be new to watching this nest

[@dewbow134]

Wonder what's happening off the nest

[@ediehill2721]

Yes, more cams would be great at this nest!

[@dereeparker2437]

Beau is the G.O.A.T in my opinion ❤

[@loramoore9138]

What's going on with Gabby I mean I don't understand why does she keep taking off

[@sherrishimer9567]

Does anyone know when it's pip watch

[@erniecoil8375]

Gabby’s maternal instincts seem to be “off” for lack of a better term. Hope the best for a successful hatch and rearing, but a tad concerning.

[@EdieBeedie-b5d]

I really don’t think she likes Beau anymore. He’s trying so hard doing double duty, bringing her gifts and making restorations but she doesn’t react to anything. There is no interaction or affection between them. She just seems so depressed and like she gave up she’s just doing the absolute minimum of her duty. So so sad to watch. I’m wondering if Beau will be raising the babies alone And if they’re still OK.

[@stephanieparker5049]

Something must have come up in there area

[@Renee29forever]

What is wrong with Gabby? Will this work LadyHawk? I adore Beau...but he's no M15....

[@LADollLola]

GHO struck again last night…ugh!!

[@janetlowe6453]

Is it common for the mama eagle to be gone that long from her eggs? I don't remember other moms being gone that long of a period of time and leave the dad there incubating for 28 hours. In fact, it's from what I remember. Usually the opposite is something going on with Gabby!!!???

[@debbiebleege6333]

Good question I hope it's not she doesn't want to be a mom🙏

[@ediehill2721]

Gabby and Beau have a few goals, protect eggs, and keep the warm. They have done very well, why worry so much out loud about the maybe's. They have this.

[@janetlowe6453]

@ediehill2721 I agree trust the Eagles.

[@gregthegroove]

@Lady Hawk when is the due date for the eggs? Are these still viable? Thnx

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

@@gregthegroove I'm wondering that too Greg.. Expect the worst and hope for the best Accent on the the latter.. 🥹🌟🫶

[@ladyhawk]

Hi Greg the eggs were laid on Dec 8th 5:56pm and Dec 12th at 6:22pm. Egg #1 will be 35 days old on Sunday Jan 12th. With the delayed incubation though we might not see the external pip on Sunday - maybe on Monday/Tuesday!

[@gregthegroove]

@ what’s delayed incubation? Is that because they were left unattended for an extended period of time so they might or might not be viable?

[@janetlowe6453]

Dear Lady Hawk can you share any insight as to what might be happening with Gabby? It just doesn't seem normal for a female bald eagle to have this disconnect or whatever it seems she's feeling for these eggs. I'm so confused and worried what happens when they hatch. I'm worried she's going to feel that same disconnect from the chicks?? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[@techshabby0001]

It will be a miracle if these eggs hatch. Gabby doesn't seem interested.

[@janetlowe6453]

That's why I'm asking. Hopefully someone can answer. Is there still something going on with Gabby? It's like she has a disconnect from these eggs. It should be instinctual for these birds for the moms to want to incubate more than the dad. Thank God this dad has stepped up for these eggs. I don't know what's going to happen but I'm so worried for the eggs

[@snowy1634]

Did you read Lady Hawk's description? There have been a lot of intruders in the area, and once Gabby came back with injuries, obviously involved in a fight. In fact, with this return an intruder was flying over the nest as Gabby returned. After Gabby returned yesterday at 11:00 in the morning she stayed on the nest till the next morning. Beau relieved her, but she came back just a couple of hours later. Please learn the facts before you start making judgments.

[@techshabby0001]

@ I'm aware. I've been following for a very long time. She wasn't bloodied. She had blood on her face. The very next video showed her clean and fine.

[@cwtexas]

@@janetlowe6453 No Gabby has always been this way. Samson was just a really great father and kept the eagles incubated like Beau is doing now. I've never seen an eagle mother leave her eggs like she does.

[@cwtexas]

@@snowy1634 No one buys that description. Gabby has ALWAYS done this even with Samson. She's just always been extremely lucky that the eagle fathers stick around and pick up her slack. She's done this for YEARS. Unlike any other eagle mother I've seen, and I've been watching several eagle nests for 12 years now.

[@luudest]

Is it with Eagles that the female normally incubates the eggs over night?

[@DAKOTA_stone]

Could it be that other male she was also interested in is still hanging around the area, drawing out her attention.?

[@Deb_C]

❤

[@vonroe6910]

Gabby's repeated absent behaviour during incubation is very uncommon and has very rarely ever been seen. This is just not how female nesting Bald Eagles behave, and any biologist would tell you the same. It could be a neurological issue, a hormonal issue, or as an anomaly just this particular eagles personality, as many have attested that she's always been this way. There's been a made up narrative created that every time she does this she's out battling intruders. It's quite comical at this point, as there's only been a couple intruders briefly seen during this whole time, and Beau doing the majority of the incubating has been left primarily undisturbed. There's no female eagle that's going to be repeatedly gone for 28 hours without stopping back to the nest at all. The wacky thing is If you offer a different possibility and present an alternative logical opinion on the forum, some over their get consumed with emotion, treating you like an enemy and wanting to cancel you (Marxism). Somehow they feel that your an enemy to the eagle and they themselves are the eagles reputation protector. Reality check.. you're not doing a thing to help the eagle, and the eagle does not care at all what you think. An eagle biologist who would give you an honest assessment would ignore your emotions and just tell you the truth.... this is totally abnormal behavior for a female nesting Bald Eagle.

[@vonroe6910]

Having said that I don't blame Gabby at all, as she's a wild Bald Eagle. I love her just as much as I love all the other eagles.🙂

[@dreadlittlewings5268]

I appreciate people like you stating the facts as you understand them. I find the anthropomorphism of the eagles tiring as I want to learn what is actually happening, not the story people are telling themselves about it.

[@vonroe6910]

@@dreadlittlewings5268 Thanks, and I agree there's should be a place to exchange opinions and ideas in a respectable way, where emotionally charged, drama laden anthropomorphisim is'nt encouraged. Initially on the forum , I humbly stated some other possibilities and was heavily criticised for it.

[@LaurieFloodTeacher]

Well, Spock, fully human beings and the animals and birds were endowed by our creator with feelings to know right from wrong. We are powerfully imbued with the desire to protect nature in the web of life as our main will and desire. Anyone who has a cat or dog gets this. They clearly do feel and deeply. You cannot impose your worldview created from mood-altering substances onto what has been created to be here. You can and will try to destroy us, but we are incredibly tenacious.

[@Mlkkwlpn]

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[@flyfreeqhrt5484]

Something is off with Gabby.