1-23-2023 Maneuvering For A Turn

Sometimes, especially just after dawn, Jackie is more than anxious to have Shadow come in and take over the nest-sitting. And he always shows up when called to give her a little break.
But sometimes, it’s not that easy…
…and Shadow has to work at it to get Jackie to give over the nest to him.
This time, in the middle of the day, it took 3 goes at it before she finally let him have his turn…
First, he brought a fish. Jackie squealed and squealed about the fish being ‘mine, mine…’ and Shadow waited patiently for her to get up and claim it. But she just kept calling until he moved out of the way and around to the back porch. Then she got up and took possession of that fish that was rightfully hers. She was off the eggs, but Shadow knows better than to try anything while Jackie is eating, so he waited patiently watching over the nest while she ate her fish…
…but then, instead of leaving like she usually does after her lunch, Jackie moved back into the nest bowl. Phooey. The ‘bringing lunch’ technique didn’t work.
So, Shadow left and returned a short time later, this time with a long stick…perhaps if he proves what a good mate he is, he can earn a turn on the eggs. He placed that long stick exactly perfectly and then patiently waited…and waited…and waited. And then finally left. Phooey. The ‘bringing a stick’ technique didn’t work either.
This time Shadow left for only a few minutes and returned with a much bigger, more complex stick. This was sure to do the trick. It was so big he had a bit of a battle as he tussled it around Jackie…well, mostly around her, only putting it on her back a couple of times, and well, only stepping on her back once or twice. But voila! The old ‘stepping on the back while handling a big stick’ technique worked. Jackie got up and Shadow got his turn to settle in on the eggs.
The next morning, Shadow got even more clever! He soared around the nest, looking like he was having great fun and invited Jackie out to take a little spin around the nest tree. And that was just too tempting! Jackie took him up on it…and then it was easy for Shadow to slip quickly onto the front porch and into the nest bowl. This worked to get Jackie moving and she flew off toward the lake for a little R and R. And Shadow got to enjoy his daddyhood.
Getting your turn sometimes requires a lot of creativity!
Sandy
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[@debdew7125]

Great description. Shadow and his sticks. Especially the stick trick on Jackie's back. He is quite the character. I adore this beautiful pair of regal eagles. Big Bear, best nest in the west! Thank you so much for this lovely video.

[@sandyg3639]

Loved these clips. I really laughed when once again Shadow places a stick on Jackie. Watching Jackie and Shadow is just amazing. I have learned so much. Thank you very much FOBBV.

[@maryreynolds1194]

I love it ❤these two are the funniest 😂

[@88Amps]

Always love these clips! Funny or poignant, you bring these magnificent creatures to us in such a meaningful way. TYSM!

[@pammymc-o3q]

My goodness! They are beautiful birds! 🥰

[@G.Photogirl]

Jackie is so vocal for Shadow, too cute! OMG Shadow drops a stick onto Jackie and she got irked and left 😆. Shadows plan worked, cause then he got egg time. 🤣

[@dianestiner8602]

@@akamaru7534 Lol !

[@habslover2306]

Sandy, I LOVE 😘 your description. Really captured poor Shadow's angst, dilemma and successful solutions. So fun to watch!

[@ManifestingDaily1111]

😉❤

[@taffyb4007]

Poor Shadow he tries so hard and Jackie whines but it's for her own good that she gets up and stretches her limbs and refreshes herself...and keeps Shadow bonded..

[@Kel642]

I appreciate your description of the events. Very interesting.

[@dolliemaesone]

Oh my He’s like oh boy she fell for it ! ❤❤

[@annbernadettemayer8985]

Mods...please put a live link for subscribers (as in the past) so we don’t need to take the extra step of going into channel...Thx so much for all you do!

[@vibesof303]

8:12 so cool stick Shadow found 🤩

[@-Tekuo-]

Is there a chance that Jackie will lay a third egg? I don't know which signs to look out for but i would love to see three healthy eaglets grow up.

[@watergirl929]

Jackie: You hogged Spirit last year all to yourself! It’s my turn to be the favorite parent.
Shadow: But I love our children too. I want a turn with the eggs! And I’ve been working so hard bringing fish and sticks!
Jackie: (*thinks*) Ok maybe just a short turn.

[@malikjohnston3883]

what a view

[@ManifestingDaily1111]

😍

[@khelsismith4624]

❤🎉

[@stanleythomas8457]

home repairs ... always something

[@PaigeLovesPumpkins836]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cafeenfre9339]

I'm afraid the ravens will be mounting nest raids frequently. They are learning J&S patterns, there's more of them than in the past. They will try to divide until they conquer.

[@Supgangy]

Look at live right now 😱

[@The-one-and-only-binx1752.]

STOP PUTING ON SUBS MODE >:(