9-22-2023 Checking In...

Опубликовано: 25 Октябрь 2024
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This morning Jackie and Shadow decided it was time to check in on what’s happening in the nest area.
Jackie arrived first and landed on the top of the Stick Depot Snag. She immediately did a lovely chortling announcement, showing off her distinct identifying voice and making sure everyone knew she was in the area. Within a minute, Shadow arrived and joined her at the top of the tree. They sat together for over 30 minutes--just watching the area around their territory and apparently enjoying each other’s company. A few times, they traded looks, connecting and communicating silently as they shared their beautiful view.
Then one of them flew to a different limb and started hopping, branch by branch down to check out the tree’s mid-section where they have each deposited a collection of sticks over the past year. The other quickly followed, staying close even though they chose different routes down. They each in turn checked the pile of sticks, only to find that not many of those deposited sticks have stayed in place. Bald eagles sometimes create multiple nests in their territory, but this particular building project has so far not taken off the way Jackie and Shadow may have hoped.
Shadow was first to leave, off toward the lake for the day. Jackie stayed for another 20 minutes before heading out.
In the evening they were both back at the SDS, to check around the neighborhood. And by nightfall, they were together on their favorite roost tree near the nest.
For anyone who may be waiting anxiously, Jackie and Shadow have approved their new 2024 calendar—and it will be available in our online shop on September 25. https://www.friendsofbigbearvalley.or.... For anyone local, Butcher's Block and possibly Chirp Nature Center will have calendars on hand.
Please be sure to thank Jackie and Shadow for checking in—it’s always great to see them on camera during their summer break!
Sandy

Friends of Big Bear Valley https://friendsofbigbearvalley.org/