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San Jose Peregrines, 4/4 Hartley and Monty are about half-way through the incubation period for their 4-egg clutch. This is their third clutch, so they have the incubation snooze fest down perfectly. #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Big Bear, 4/3/25, 8:17am After another peaceful meal, Gizmo thought that Sunny’s soft underbelly would be the perfect place to nap. May be the sweetest thing ever. Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Big Bear, 4/2/25, 14:29 Amazing growth and development! Gizmo (the smaller chick) was fascinated by the big snowflakes while Sunny napped. Soon Shadow covered the chicks in typical Dadbrella style. Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Cornell Lab Red-Tailed Hawks, 4/2/25, 9:26am Another quick labor brought egg #3 for Big Red and Arthur. After startling her awake, Arthur gave Big Red a little nudge to rouse her so he could meet the new egg. Courtesy Cornell Lab Hawk Cam #birds #raptors #redtailedhawks #cornelllab #skhideaways

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SC (Smaller Chick) spent time allopreening BC (Bigger Chick) or, perhaps, looking for scraps on BC's beak. BC soon joined. In the end, both napped and SC tucked its head just like Jackie & Shadow. Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Grinnell and Annie started my love of raptors. Grinnell's passing three years ago was devastating to all fans. We shall never forget this very special falcon. Courtesy Cal Falcons, UC Berkeley #birds #calfalcons #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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As #BigRed and Arthur begin their 8th year together, they welcome their second egg of the season. This makes 40 eggs for Big Red since she has been at the #CornellLabs nest, 25 with Arthur. Courtesy Cornell Labs Hawk Cam #birds #raptors #redtailedhawks #skhideaways

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As temps cool a bit at Big Bear, #Jackie&Shadow pulled out the winter blanket again, making sure the chicks were well-covered in fluff as well as a stick for good measure. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Whether startled, angry, or sleep-defending, Hartley was not ready for Monty's visit this a.m. She went full defense mode & he wisely left. When he returned, Hartley was ready to rise & Monty got his egg time. Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam #birds #raptors #peregrines #skhideaways

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Shadow's heartwarming cuddles with the chicks is a keeper for the memory collection. What a great dad -- nurturing and protecting all at once. (3/27/25, 9:45) Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways #fobbv #bigbeareagles

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Jackie & Shadow filled the pantry with 8 fish deliveries today. While nest-keeping, Shadow inadvertently gave SC a little ride. Day's end found the family all together. It was a good eagle day. Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Another milestone at Big Bear with BC (Bigger Chick) climbing the nest rails to peek at the big, wide world. Both chicks are waddling across the nest and SC (Smaller Chick) is still provoking bonks from BC. Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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In Big Bear, the growth spurt continues for BC and SC. Here, Shadow fed the chicks lots of fish for their 11th meal of the day; this one had eggs, which BC really, really loved. Food coma ensued. Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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At Big Bear, the smaller chick (SC) tested out their new clown feet while bigger chick (BC) preferred the shade under dad Shadow. Preening, looking around, and one bonk from BC for unknown reasons. Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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At NEFL nest, Bodie and the Juvenile Visitor (JV) have a peaceful co-existence, even when stealing scraps from each other. When JV flew off, Bodie did some wingers, which eventually resulted in a nap. Courtesy AEF/NEFL Eagle CamOps #birds #raptors #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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At Big Bear, bigger chick (BC) appeared to take smaller chick (SC) under its wing. SC asserted itself to dislodge and stand free. Also got to see them showing off their wingers. Courtesy FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley, California #raptors #birds #fobbv #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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As the Big Bear chicks enjoyed their 12th meal of the day, the bigger chick planted its crop atop the smaller chick. This posed no issue for anyone. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley, California #raptors #birds #fobbv #bigbeareagles #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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In San Jose, Hartley and Monty once again produced a 4-egg clutch. Here’s to another successful season. Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam #birds #sanjosecityhallfalcons #peregrinefalcons #falcoperegrinus #raptors #sanjosecalifornia #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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The Big Bear chicks are getting active and eating like champs. 🥰 Their remarkable growth is the result. Dad extraordinaire Shadow is a master at equitable feeding. 😋 Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #fobbv #bigbeareagles #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Jackie & Shadow’s two remaining chicks look healthy and strong. They were too full to eat tonight, but not too full to frolic and cuddle, and make a direct PS to the fish that Jackie was eating. 🤭 Courtesy #FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

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Big Bear, 3/16/25, 15:36 Viewer discretion. Jackie considered the deceased chick for a few moments and then flew off with the remains. Rest in peace, little one. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #fobbv #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways youtu.be/SHjEbOZZ-ZY

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When Hartley finally took a break, we saw all 3 eggs. More importantly, Monty saw the eggs and got his first chance to incubate. Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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As we mourn the loss of the third chick at Big Bear, we cherish the remaining two and wish our eagle family well. Shadow’s evening visit was a sweet end to two difficult days. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley, California #raptors #birds #fobbv #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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From FOBBV Recap page, 3/15/25 …one of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks did not make it through the severe winter storm that brought over 2 feet of snow to the area. The chick’s passing happened some time after all three were observed together getting fed at 6 pm on 3/13. #raptors #birds #baldeagles

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In San Jose, a short labor brought egg #3 into the nest for Hartley and Monty. No one got a peek -- not even Monty. Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam (California) #birds #sanjosecityhallfalcons #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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At Big Bear, Jackie and Shadow brought 4 coots and 1 fish to the nest today, so coot for dinner. 2 chicks and Jackie all ate well. The next few days should be drier & warmer, a relief for all. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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From FOBBV: During the first feeding session today only two chicks were visible. We cannot see the entire nest bowl because the view remains partially obstructed by snow. We are observers of nature and do not know the entirety of the current situation. ℹ️LIVE Recap for all info about nest events.

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At Big Bear, Jackie & Shadow each brought a coot to the nest in planning ahead for a break in the weather. The break came this evening and Jackie fed all three chicks. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #fobbv #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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During nest swaps & coot deliveries, we see all 3 chicks — warm and snug thanks to Jackie & Shadow’s 105-degree brood patches. Later, we wondered if Shadow was angling to be brooded himself. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Big Bear, 3/13/25, 6:30-11am No sooner did Jackie emerge from one snow blanket, did another one form. Throughout the storm, mombrella kept the chicks safe and warm. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley, California #raptors #birds #fobbv #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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About 57 hours after laying her first, Hartley delivered her and Monty’s second egg. Congratulations, Hartley and Monty! Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam #birds #sanjosecityhallfalcons #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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At Big Bear, one chicken popped out from under Shadow to take in the sights and, presumably, help dad guard the nest. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley (California) #raptors #birds #fobbv #bigbeareagles #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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After one warning bonk and then a more direct one, Big Bear wee chick 3 asserted itself into the pecking (eating) order. Big bites of fish were its reward. 🥇 Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley (California) #raptors #birds #fobbv #bigbeareagles #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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The Big Bear chicks got 12 meals today. All 3 ate well, so, as might be expected, they also did a fair amount of elimination. 26 times to be exact! 😂 Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #fobbv #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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San Jose peregrine falcons Hartley and Monty welcomed their first egg of the 2025 breeding season. Wonder how many we’ll see this year after last year’s quadruplets. Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam #birds #sanjosecityhallfalcons #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey

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We lost track of the meals the 3 Big Bear chicks received today. Having delivered 6 fish and 1 coot, Jackie & Shadow fed the chicks fish from 2 of those catches for dinner. Everyone ate well. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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At Big Bear, Shadow delivers his third fish of the day and stands by while Jackie feeds the chicks. He then broods the chicks so Jackie can eat and take a break. What a prince. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #fobbv #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Jackie and Shadow’s third chick is halfway out of its shell. Only a stubborn “helmet” remains. Hoping to see all of chick 3 soon. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #fobbv #bigbeareagles #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Breeding season is in full swing for Hartley and Monty, and they’re intent on another successful year. The couple has been observed mating multiple times per day for the past few weeks. Courtesy San Jose City Hall Peregrine Falcon Cam #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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Big Bear, 3/7/25, 9:06am Meal three of the day was delivered by Shadow as we watched chick #3 working its way out of the shell and toward the fish. Courtesy FOBBVCAM Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #fobbv #bigbeareagles #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

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