Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
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Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
Welcome to 2020-2021 Nesting Season
in the Big Bear Bald Eagle Nest at Big Bear Lake that sits in 15-mile long Big Bear Valley, inside the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California near Fawnskin, inland from Los Angeles. The cam is up and running with chat thanks to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
Link to the cam with chat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7utMaDb1W08
Hosted by FriendsofBigBearValley.org - https://friendsofbigbearvalley.org/
Friends of Big Bear Valley Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Big ... 8029491602
LINK TO LAST SEASON'S THREAD
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=470
Big Bear Valley's current weather conditions: http://www.bensweather.com/
in the Big Bear Bald Eagle Nest at Big Bear Lake that sits in 15-mile long Big Bear Valley, inside the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California near Fawnskin, inland from Los Angeles. The cam is up and running with chat thanks to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.
Link to the cam with chat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7utMaDb1W08
Hosted by FriendsofBigBearValley.org - https://friendsofbigbearvalley.org/
Friends of Big Bear Valley Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Big ... 8029491602
LINK TO LAST SEASON'S THREAD
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=470
Big Bear Valley's current weather conditions: http://www.bensweather.com/

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
The nest is about 145 feet up in a Jeffrey Pine tree ~7000ft above sea level:
This is one of the highest elevation Bald Eagle nests in the US. This nest has been in active use since the fall of 2013. The surrounding area is closed to the public during nesting season to protect the eagles—bald eagles have been known to abandon nests when disturbed by humans.
Historically, bald eagles only wintered in Big Bear Valley to find sources of food (waterfowl and fish) not available in the frozen lakes further north. However, a pair took up year-round residence. In 2012 the “first in recorded history” bald eagle chick was hatched in Big Bear Valley. She was successfully raised to fledge.
History of the nest can be found here at the Friends of Big Bear Valley website:
https://friendsofbigbearvalley.org/eagl ... e-history/
Photo courtesy of Sandy SteersThis is one of the highest elevation Bald Eagle nests in the US. This nest has been in active use since the fall of 2013. The surrounding area is closed to the public during nesting season to protect the eagles—bald eagles have been known to abandon nests when disturbed by humans.
Historically, bald eagles only wintered in Big Bear Valley to find sources of food (waterfowl and fish) not available in the frozen lakes further north. However, a pair took up year-round residence. In 2012 the “first in recorded history” bald eagle chick was hatched in Big Bear Valley. She was successfully raised to fledge.
History of the nest can be found here at the Friends of Big Bear Valley website:
https://friendsofbigbearvalley.org/eagl ... e-history/

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
The nest is the current home for Jackie and Shadow, a local bald eagle pair.
Jackie’s beak is both longer and thicker from top to bottom than Shadow’s.
Jackie is 8 years old and Shadow is 6 years old.
My photo of Shadow and Jackie from 12-29-2019: Current photos of Jackie and Shadow This is Jackie Jackie is larger than Shadow. Jackie’s beak is both longer and thicker from top to bottom than Shadow’s.
Jackie is larger than Shadow. She has a more "fierce" or "stern" look.Jackie’s beak is both longer and thicker from top to bottom than Shadow’s.
Jackie is 8 years old and Shadow is 6 years old.
My photo of Shadow and Jackie from 12-29-2019: Current photos of Jackie and Shadow This is Jackie Jackie is larger than Shadow. Jackie’s beak is both longer and thicker from top to bottom than Shadow’s.

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
2020 Camera on extension above nest
2020-06-30 Power unit: solar panels and battery

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
SEASON SUMMARY
Eggs laid:
1st clutch
Egg #1 : L 1-06-2021 ---> 1-07-2021 eaten by ravens
Egg #2 : L 1-09-2021 ---> 1-14-2021 eaten by raven
Egg #3 : L 1-13-2021 ---> 1-13-2021 broken during laying
2nd clutch
Egg #1 : 2-09-2021 at 2:42 pm
Egg #2 : 2-11-2021 at 5:21 pm
Hatched:
Branched:
Fledged:
Eggs laid:
1st clutch
Egg #1 : L 1-06-2021 ---> 1-07-2021 eaten by ravens
Egg #2 : L 1-09-2021 ---> 1-14-2021 eaten by raven
Egg #3 : L 1-13-2021 ---> 1-13-2021 broken during laying
2nd clutch
Egg #1 : 2-09-2021 at 2:42 pm
Egg #2 : 2-11-2021 at 5:21 pm
Hatched:
Branched:
Fledged:

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
The first visit of the season happened on 4th of October
a video by Cali Condor
📽Big Bear Beakersons Kick Off The New Season
Shadow Delivers The 1st Stick
Dusk Rendezvous
https://youtu.be/YceJbFOSE8I
I was posting it here:
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=470&start=4410
videos by Cali Condor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrpQilrcV6w
Big Bear Eagles
Dusk Rendezvous
Shadow Delivers A Stick
Jackie Delivers Beak Kisses
2020-10-11
a video by Cali Condor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg_m8Rqh7Yw
Big Bear Eagles
Missed Landing, Sticks & Nestorations! 
2020-10-15
After that there posted the rest of October and the beginning of November.
The last visit was on November 5 And First Snowfall Of The Season happened on November 11
a video from Cali Condor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRWZ4Lfpil4
Big Bear Eagles
First Snowfall Of The Season! ☃Time-lapse, Camera Pan & Chortles 
2020-11-07
a video by Cali Condor
📽Big Bear Beakersons Kick Off The New Season

I was posting it here:
viewtopic.php?f=44&t=470&start=4410
videos by Cali Condor:

Big Bear Eagles
a video by Cali Condor

Big Bear Eagles
After that there posted the rest of October and the beginning of November.
The last visit was on November 5 And First Snowfall Of The Season happened on November 11
a video from Cali Condor:

Big Bear Eagles

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November 10
Good morning everybody!
2:27 am vocals
4:25 am vocals
5:02 am vocals
5:24 am vocals again
5:31 am more vocals
5:48 am and am more vocals
5:52 am
Good morning everybody!
2:27 am vocals
4:25 am vocals
5:02 am vocals
5:24 am vocals again
5:31 am more vocals
5:48 am and am more vocals
5:52 am

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
6:00 am vocals
6:05 am vocals again
6:13 am Nuthatch hammering on the trunk 6:16 am it's time of sunrise, it is 5.8ºF and no wind
6:18 am Mtn Chickadee visits
6:05 am vocals again
6:13 am Nuthatch hammering on the trunk 6:16 am it's time of sunrise, it is 5.8ºF and no wind
6:18 am Mtn Chickadee visits

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
Over the course of the year, the temperature around the nest typically varies from 22°F to 81°F and
is rarely below 14°F or above 88°F. But from yesterday it was below 14°F and this morning it was 5.8ºF.
6:30 am it is 9°F now, sunny and almost no wind 6:47 am it is getting more foggy It is going to be a warmer day today, hopefully snow in the nest will start melting a bit.
is rarely below 14°F or above 88°F. But from yesterday it was below 14°F and this morning it was 5.8ºF.
6:30 am it is 9°F now, sunny and almost no wind 6:47 am it is getting more foggy It is going to be a warmer day today, hopefully snow in the nest will start melting a bit.

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
7:05 am fog over the lake
7:50 am
7:07 am vocals7:50 am

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8:08 pm it's getting less foggy, 19°F, sunny and almost no wind
8:22 pm Mtn Chickadee is around the nest and leaving

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9:59 am Northern Flicker visits
10:51 am vocals
10:00 am
it is sunny, 35°F and windy10:51 am vocals

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12:21 pm calls
1:29 pm it is sunny, 40°F and pretty windy at times, the nest starts rocking
it's getting windy1:29 pm it is sunny, 40°F and pretty windy at times, the nest starts rocking

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
2:17 pm Raven calls from near the nest
2:18 pm gets into the nest talking to another one getting small sticks from under the snow
2:18 pm gets into the nest talking to another one getting small sticks from under the snow

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2:19 pm the raven is looking around
and then back digging under the snow

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2:19 pm the raven is getting the stick
and moving it to the left
another raven is calling from somewhere very close

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2:20 pm the raven is listening to another one
and starts calling

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2:21 pm another raven is joining the first one
2:22 pm the first raven leaves

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2:22 pm another raven leaves too
A mess it is! 📽 NOFL/CORA Recap: Northern Flicker & Ravens Raid The Nest
Mess Up The Pristine Snow
https://youtu.be/VEQlS8zm_a8
Cali CondorA mess it is! 📽 NOFL/CORA Recap: Northern Flicker & Ravens Raid The Nest


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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
3:09 pm eagle's calls
3:10 pm an eagle is coming to the EB and lands on it 3:11 pm there are ravens around
3:10 pm an eagle is coming to the EB and lands on it 3:11 pm there are ravens around

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Re: Big Bear CA Eagle Cam - 2020 - 2021
3:13 pm is that Jackie? She jumps on the EB
looking around
3:19 pm

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3:23 pm Jackie(?) is looking around
3:27 pm
3:28 pm

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3:29 pm Jackie keeps looking around
3:31 pm it's windy
3:34 pm

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3:39 pm Jackie is leaving
4:06 pm vocals
4:07 pm vocals again
4:21 pm calls and vocals
3:41 pm vocals4:06 pm vocals
4:07 pm vocals again
4:21 pm calls and vocals

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4:47 pm
5:00 pm Shadow lands on the EB
5:01 pm and jumping into the nest

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5:01 pm Shadow is looking around
and starts moving sticks that ravens moved
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5:01 pm Shadow is moving a stick
and then looking around

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