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| UPDATE: March 15th Screen Capture from video shared on Facebook by FOBBV The moment of the capture was March 13 8:24AM PDT. FOBBV has multiple cameras watching the Eagle nest. This unusual view shows, upper left, the main camera watching the nest. The middle yellow arrow points to the head of one Eagle, in the nest, on the eggs. The other Eagle is on the branch, right, ready to defend the nest. As of Noon, March 15 the Eagles are still tending the eggs on the nest. A little more than 2 weeks to go until the 1st egg may hatch, assuming a 35 day incubation period. |
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| UPDATE: March 11th 6:16AM PDT Sound asleep but ON DUTY 😊 Weather today: Currently 28F, Sunny, high expected 64F |
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| UPDATE: March 9th 7:21AM PDT Sunrise at the nest! Temperature at the time ... 27F Forecast: Sunny with a high around 54F |
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| UPDATE: March 8th 9:33AM PDT Watching the nest this morning, I noticed Jackie fly away from the nest while she had been on duty warming the eggs all night long. She was away for just a few minutes and returned at about 9:33. Clearly, we can see there are still just 2 eggs in the nest. They appear to be in good condition. Weather today for the nest: Windy, mostly clear skies, high temperature around 54F. |
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| UPDATE: March 7th 1:38AM PST |
UPDATE info: According to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) website chat, Shadow, the male, is on the nest tonight giving Jackie a break. These middle-of-the-night photos are made available thanks to IR (Infrared) illuminators which generate light invisible to the Eagles. Special sensors in the camera convert the IR to a black and white image, like the one above. FOBBV has published an excellent history of this nest available here. I am linking up with my favorite critter sharing site Saturdays Critters The remainder of this post was originally published on March 5th.
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| Big Bear Valley, California, Eagles Nest March 5th 6:35AM PST |
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| Note the Wind Advisory in effect. |
I am using the blog to document my nest watch. Are you as fascinated as I am being able to view the Eagle activity in real time?
After a long break I posted about the Eagles on Wednesday February 25th A big THANK YOU to all who left me kind comments on that post. Take another look at that post for several UPDATES between February 25 and March 4th.
The Eagles involved here are named Jackie and Shadow. They have been using this nest for 9 years now ... since 2018.
A little interesting background: Jackie is believed to have hatched in Big
Bear Valley in 2012. The nest
cam was installed by Friends of Big Bear Valley in 2015. The pair’s first
successful chick together hatched in 2022 (named Spirit). In 2025 two eaglets
survived, named Sunny and Gizmo.
Did you know …
Bald eagles often reuse the same nest year after year,
adding sticks and material each season. Over time these nests can become very
large and heavy, sometimes weighing hundreds of pounds.
Thank you for stopping by and check back for updates.
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Hello Jon,
ReplyDeleteYes, I have been watching this Eagle cam. I am so glad the camera was installed, it is neat seeing the pair of Eagle and their eggs up close.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Hello John :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fascinating to watch the pair of wild Eagles Jackie and Shadow and many thanks for sharing their history.
All the best
Sonjia.
...John, thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteSteve and I had a favorite place to anchor our sailboat for weekend outings where there were several eagles flying overhead. They were so much fun to watch. They are so majestic. We watched them in the daytime and then we watched the stars at night. I miss those days 🥲
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing this here John.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
We have a couple of nests that we watch here. It's surprising how large the pieces are that they use for a nest.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful that eagle nest. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe practice of having cameras mounted to monitor the daily lives of nesting birds seems to have become universal, and we appreciate that you shared this one with us, John. Here in southern Ontario, breeding Peregrine Falcons have been monitored for years, Ospreys too. We can all see, in real time, details that biologists and researchers could only dream of just a few years ago. Stay well my friend and keep charming us with your company. I think we are overdue for some first day covers! Veey best wishes - David.,
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing how they can track the eagles from place to place. I am going to go have a peek at it when I finish this comment. Thanks for sharing that here. Nice to see you. I have been away from blogging for a while and just started back. Have a wonderful weekend. Diana
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to watch! We have an Eagle nest only a couple of miles from our home here in Fort Myers and it also has cameras; we have watched it for years. We stop there sometimes (used to more often) and attempt to take pictures but of course you can see what's going on much better on the website. Sadly, the female of the pair only recently disappeared leaving the male to finish raising their one eaglet alone. (Yesterday, they found a dead eagle nearby and assume it is the missing female.) Some years at the nest are happier than others. If you ever want another camera to watch you can look for SW Florida Eagle cam. The nest watch (Iive and on camera) is very popular in this area because here in Florida their nesting/raising season matches the snowbird season -- they rebuild their nest in late Fall, mate, and lay their egg(s) usually in December and eventually the eaglets will generally fledge in late March or early April. So all us winter residents can watch the whole process in a good year. One year, I visited the nest and actually got a picture of one of the eaglets as it flew away in what turned out to be his leaving home flight.
ReplyDeleteOh and a quick PS John -- I am glad to have found you again through a comment on another blog. I have a new blog address, after a traumatic near loss of my whole blog. I'm on Wordpress now -- the picture should take you to the new blog if you want to visit.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy watching Eagle cameras. This is a good one. Always good to read a post from you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, John.
ReplyDeleteIt's indeed fascinating to be able to watch Jackie and Shadow in real time.
Always a pleasure to visit your blog.
Hello John,
ReplyDeleteIt is a treat to be able to watch the Eagles on their nest. The closeup images are just wonderful. I am glad they are able to use those special cameras! I pulled up the eagle cam located in the Blackwater Wildlife refuge in Maryland and a Great Horned Owl was on the nest. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
I look forward to following the season on the nest. Fascinating birds.
ReplyDeleteI am unable to comment on the YouTube videos, which is a shame. I am thoroughly captivated watching each second with these two beautiful parents. The last few days have been a bit tense waiting for Jackie to return. It's an absolute honour to be seeing these extremely private moments. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this view. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI saw one of our local eagles yesterday after about six weeks. It is always a thrill to see these birds!
Thanks for the update, John! It’s fascinating to follow Jackie and Shadow in real time.
ReplyDeleteHi John! I must confess I'm not a big eagle-watcher, but you certainly make it interesting. We have an eagle's nest and camera in downtown Pittsburgh, and last year at my senior center an expert came in and gave a lengthy but fascinating talk on it while we watched. I think you would've liked it. :^)
ReplyDeleteDear John watching two partners building a nest ,laying eggs and hatching together is such a cozy and heartwarming sight 🥹
ReplyDeleteThis is love that creates and grows to embrace the nature’s true meaning 🥹♥️
Blessings to you and family 🥰🙏