Kaydee(left)and Shadow (ideal) dealing with the nest neglecting Big Bear Lake in Southern California.
Image: Friends of Big Bear Valley
As nesting season in Big Bear Valley continues, internet-famous bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalusdaddy Shadow and his possible brand-new partner Kaydee are putting in the work. Like any couple, the set is handling a little”nestoration”job. Kaydee concentrated on reorganizing a couple of errant sticks and Shadow examined numerous parts of the nest.
According to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the not-for-profit company that runs the nest electronic camera, this job looked physically taxing.
“For a brief time, Shadow’s tongue might be seen hanging out, a habits eagles usage to assist cool themselves,” FOBBV composes“Since bald eagles do not have actually sweat glands, they count on thermoregulation by ‘panting’ to control their body temperature level.”
The birds then silently listened to the noises of the valley, while staying alert for any possible burglars like the eagle they experienced previously today. They handled to chase after off that potential trespasser.
Kaydee ultimately reversed from her watch, and Shadow showered her with “caring little nibbles,” before relocating to the front deck of the nest. Shadow based on the back patio to monitor their area. They then delighted in the early morning sunlight for over an hour while securing their home.
Later on in the day, Kaydee flew in from a branch called the lookout snag to the nest. When she got here, she loudly revealed her existence before flying off when again. 3 other eagles were observed flying throughout the area quickly after she left.
“It is motivating to see Shadow and Kaydee collaborating to safeguard their area while continuing to reinforce their bond,” FOBBV composes. “Watching this dedicated set grow better with each passing day is genuinely a happiness!”
We still do not understand if Shadow and Kaydee will mate this season. Bald eagle nesting starts in September, and lasts over 6 months. Any eggs are typically laid in January. Audiences can follow Shadow and Kaydee and their journey on the nest by means of a 24/7 livestream.
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Who is KD1 aka Kaydee?
Kaydee, previously referred to as KD1, is a banded female bald eagle that has actually been found in Big Bear Valley following the death of Shadow’s previous partner, Jackie. She was born in 2022, about 70 miles far from Big Bear Lake in the Prado Basin in between Anaheim and Riverside, California. Coincidentally, her moms and dads are likewise called Lucky and Ricky like Jackie’s moms and dads, however they are a various eagle set.
Kaydee was banded as part of the Orange County Water District’s work to track the eagles born in the location. These bands assist biologists track and keep an eye on the birds gradually. Kaydee presently has a black area on her head, however that might not be irreversible. It’s possible that not all of her white plumes have actually can be found in or it might be tree sap or dirt. She likewise has 2 little bands on her legs. One is a little metal band, while the other is a lavender band with “KD1 “on it.
Kaydee is practically 5 years of ages, so she is practically prepared to mate.
Jackie and Shadow’s story
Jackie and Shadow ended up being main in 2018. FOBBV’s nest video cameras recorded Jackie and Shadow’s life together, providing us a direct check out the cruelty and
appeal of nature. They effectively raised chicks in 2019(Cookie and Simba) and 2022 (Spirit). The set’s eggs stopped working to hatch in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, Jackie laid 3 eggs that all hatched in early March. A strong snowstorm discarded up to 2 feet of snow and damaged the nest with strong wind and just 2 of the chicks (Sunny and Gizmomade it through.
In January, Jackie laid 2 eggs in the nest, however ravens damaged them. She later on laid 2 more eggs that hatched in April and called Luna and Sandy. The name Sandy remains in honor of FOBBV’s previous executive director Sandy Steers who passed away from cancer in February.
On July 17, Jackie was discovered hurt on the ground near Dana Point Park, California. Cellular phone video from a witness verified that she had a run-in with 2 other subadult eagles. She effectively warded off the other eagles by turning over and utilizing her talons, however might not fly far.
Jackie passed away early in the early morning on August 10. The necropsy did not expose a single cause of death, and rather indicated a number of elements consisting of serious anemia, bird influenza, embolism in her wing and one kidney, and liver and lung irregularities.
A funeral was hung on September 5 in Fawnskin, California, in addition to a 2nd event of life called Wings Over Big Bear on October 3. The occasion included agents from FOBBV, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, and more.
In November, the Ojai Raptor Center revealed a”space filled with generosity,” that is covered with countless letters, illustrations, cards, and well-wishes they have actually gotten in honor of Jackie.
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