Big Bear CA 2018-2019

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It's 63 degrees in Big Bear. Shadow is very warm right now.

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6:22 pm Shadow gets up and calls for Mrs BB. He's ready for a break.

She didn't respond.

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6:50 pm Shadow calls again for Mrs BB.

Then he gets up and exits the nest.

6:52 pm Mrs BB returns to the nest.

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7:22 pm Mrs BB is up to roll the eggs. The IR hasn't come on yet.

Really getting dark now.

7:30 The IR just came on.

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8:01 pm Mrs BB is asleep but not tucked in.

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Monday April 8, 2019

Good morning everyone.

Weather for today. It's going to be warm one for the eagles.

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5:30 am Mrs BB is awake.

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5:35 am She gets up to roll the eggs.

She is settled back down to incubate.

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6:04 am The IR is off and it's hard to see. Mrs BB gets up and leaves the nest.

6:05 am Shadow arrives.

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6:58 am Shadow is intently watching something. We have a bit of sun glare at the moment.

Hi everyone. Just a note to say I am off to work soon. Maddy is away for a week. So if you are watching it would be greatly appreciated if you would post. Thanks so much. Have a great day.

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3:32 pm Shadow is very warm!

Finally caught a picture showing Shadow's barbed tongue.

4:26 pm Shadow is still on duty.

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6:26 pm Mrs BB takes a break.

The eggs were alone for 12 minutes.

Shadow arrived at 6:38 pm.

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6:58 pm Mrs BB returns. That was a short break for her.

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7: 43 pm Wind has already started.

HIGH WIND WARNING!

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Tuesday April 9, 2019

Good morning everyone.

It's going to be a very windy day at the nest.

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The cam stalled last night at 9:51 pm. It's still in that spot.

Please post if you are watching. Thanks!

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2:32 pm Nice to see the cam working again. Mrs BB on duty. It's very windy at the nest.

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5:03 pm Mrs BB still on duty. No sign of Shadow. It's still windy.

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6:05 pm Shadow arrives for a shift. The wind continues to blast the nest.

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6:54 Shadow on duty. Winds at 22 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph!

Mrs BB just returned at 6:55 pm.

Mrs BB goes to her eggs.

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Mrs BB left the nest at 7:20 pm and we had a nice close up of the eggs.

7:27 pm Mrs BB returned.

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Wednesday April 10, 2019

Good morning everyone.

The weather report for the day.

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The cam stalled last night at 7:39 pm. It's still down.

The FOBBV reported that the tech's found an issue yesterday and repaired it. The batteries didn't have time to recharge. The cam should come back up when the sun comes up.

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2:54 pm Mrs BB is on duty.

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5:36 pm Mrs BB is still on duty.

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6:27 pm Shadow is on duty.

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7:28 pm Mrs BB returns and Shadow is heading out.

Mrs BB is at home for the night.

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7:33 pm It's nice to see the cam and the IR working tonight.

8:21 pm Mrs BB is sleeping now.

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Thursday April 11, 2019

Good morning everyone.

Weather for today at Big Bear.

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6:07 am Mrs BB is awake.

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6.35 Mrs BB gets up and heads out of the nest.

Shadow arrives a moment later.

Shadow on duty.

We are on pip and hatch watch Big Bear viewers. It would be greatly appreciated if you would post if you are watching. Thanks.

[Maddy]

Thank a lot Rita for posting every day, I was able to follow a bit while being away.
Will be back in couple of days.

11:57 am mom is on duty, she is taking care of the eggs. So I can see the eggs!
Mom is beautiful, I´ve been missing them! Waite for me for couple of days, I will be back watching and posting!

Will see you soon and thanks again Rita!

[RitaR]

Hi Maddy! Oh it is so great to see you take a peek in at the nest while you are away. At the present time 1,047 people are watching this nest. Wish some of them would come here and help us document this eagle family.

2:35 pm Mrs BB is on duty.

2:44 pm Shift change.

Shadow is now on duty.