Live bald eagle cam in Big Bear Valley

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  1. MrG

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    Live Eagle Camera -- The camera and sound system is solar powered and runs live stream—available to watch 24/7
    https://friendsofbigbearvalley.org/

    Nesting on 2 newest eggs, start to hatch on a month
     
  2. MrG

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    I saw the mom & dad switch egg sitting duties a few minutes ago.

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    Well the chick has sure grown (attached).
    Watching the eagle cam waiting 4 something to happen is really not that boring... ok it is 8)
    the 2nd egg didn't hatch.

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  6. Kelly Ryan

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    Is she looking for Shadow? Does anyone know when he was last there?
     
  7. MrG

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    #7 MrG, Feb 12, 2023
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    Ya, I was wondering too as if they leave the 2 eggs alone the Ravens eat them.
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    Jackie just returned & is sitting on them again.

    Edit: The Eagles are both gone again leaving their precious eggs unprotected again :(
     
  8. Kelly Ryan

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    She’s becoming wrestles. The first baby should start to hatch soon yes?
     
  9. MrG

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    I think they hatch around 5-6 weeks after there laid
    Hopefully both are viable.
     
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    I have literally fallen in love with them. I can't wait to see the hatching
     
  11. MrG

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    #11 MrG, Feb 13, 2023
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    This girl Cali must be talking to them..

    The Subtle Differences In Jackie and Shadow’s Features

    Jackie and Shadow asked us to please explain all the differences between them, that according to them are so obvious. And since many of you have been asking also, here are some of the key points.

    Of course, there is the size difference. Jackie appears to be quite proud of being much larger than Shadow and he seems to be just fine with that. This size difference is true for bald eagles in general.

    Both Jackie and Shadow were gracious enough to pose for a few close ups this season. These pictures give us a better idea on how to tell them apart not only by their size and shoulder pads (Jackie is built more like a “linebacker”), but also by their heads.

    Jackie’s head is overall a bit flatter on top, especially when her head feathers are not roused.

    Jackie is well known for her “fierce” or “stern” look. It’s not because she is perpetually upset with Shadow (maybe only sometimes and only a little!), but because she has a more pronounced Supraorbital Ridge (the bony protuberance above the eye socket that shades and protects the eye). Shadow’s Supraorbital Ridge is not that intense - he often looks “goofy” or “surprised” in comparison, which of course just makes him all the more adorable.

    Bald Eagle Eyes are amazing! They have a better resolution and focus allowing them to see everything in great detail, with superior binocular vision and the ability to see more colors. Jackie and Shadow’s visual acuity is 20/5, compared to 20/20 visual acuity of mere humans. They can spot a rabbit up to 3 miles away! So, no need to worry when you cannot see either of them on cameras. Jackie and Shadow have a much better awareness of their surroundings and each other’s whereabouts.

    Jackie’s beak is overall larger and thicker than Shadow’s from top to bottom. Her upper beak (Maxilla) is not only thicker but also a bit longer. Jackie’s beak “runs for miles” while Shadow’s curves down faster.

    Jackie has a curvy wavy ridge on the bottom edge of the upper beak (the Tomial Ridge) that overlaps with the lower beak (Mandible) a bit more. Shadow’s Tomial Ridge is a bit flatter in comparison, probably making him look not as threatening. This wavy curve is a common feature for raptors that helps them subdue prey quicker.

    Take a closer look on their portraits below and let us know if you can spot more differences in the appearance of their Nares (nostrils), Cere (the fleshy region at the base of the beak that surrounds the nares), Lore (the region between the eyes and nostrils covered with short and stiff feathers) or Gape (the yellow corners of the mouth).

    Jackie ID_ 1.jpg Shadow ID_ 1.jpg Jackie ID_ 2.jpg Shadow ID_ 2.jpg

    P.S. Jackie and Shadow have been diligently incubating their eggs for over two weeks. Pip Watch begins on February 15th. Watch them live on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@FOBBVCAM that recently reached 100k subscribers thanks to all of our supporters worldwide! We greatly appreciate you all!
    Cali

    Edit: I rearranged the images to more easily compare features
     
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    the 2nd and the 4th one just made my day )))
     
  13. MrG

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    Sad news:
    Jackie and Shadow, with Jackie’s encouragement, realized that these current eggs were not going to hatch. They left the eggs unattended for two days and the local ravens found them and ate them, cleaning up the nest completely. Yesterday was Shadow’s first visit back to the nest since that happened.
    https://www.facebook.com/FOBBV