Shadow Guards 2 Big Bear Eaglets as Jackie Recovers and Subadult Eagles Press Nest
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Updated · KABC-TV · Jul 24
Shadow Guards 2 Big Bear Eaglets as Jackie Recovers and Subadult Eagles Press Nest
3 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · Jul 24
Summary
Friends of Big Bear Valley said Shadow is still feeding, caring for and defending Sandy and Luna while Jackie remains in critical care.
Subadult eagles under 5 years old have been testing the territory, and volunteers said a female near Shadow on Wednesday may have been involved in Jackie’s earlier skirmish.
Luna also appeared to chase off an intruder days ago, while both eaglets are ranging farther from the cameras but still returning to the nest daily.
An expert cited by FOBBV said Shadow is unlikely to seek a new mate before hormones rise around late December or early January, despite fears he could move on.
USGS biologist Todd Katzner said eagles usually replace lost partners when territory opens up, though Jackie could still return and reclaim the nest or start over elsewhere.