1-25-2024 It’s Here!...The Egg Is Here!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- The moment we’ve all been waiting for arrived at 16:55:10 this afternoon as Jackie’s first egg of 2024 softly appeared beneath her in the nest bowl.
Jackie’s egg-laying process took only about 6 minutes from the time she stood up in the nest bowl until the moment the egg appeared. As the egg pushes through her, her back hunches up and all of her feathers stand up…and Jackie emits little teakettle sounds of the work involved in pushing the egg through.
A closeup of the egg shows its beautiful white oval perfection. A few spots on the egg show areas that have probably not dried out yet from coming out wet. There is also sometimes tiny bits of blood on a new egg-all perfectly normal.
After recovering for a few minutes, Jackie stepped ever so gently around the egg and then rolled it for the first time, right underneath her.
In under 20 minutes from egg-laying, Shadow arrived at the nest, bringing a new stick. After scanning around the neighborhood, then noticing Jackie’s behavior, Shadow checked underneath her from in front of her, and appeared (from the cam2 view) to have seen the egg.
Jackie has now settled in on the egg, scooting it up into her brood patch, to have a well-deserved sleep for the night. Shadow will be roosting somewhere nearby and watching over the nest.
Big congratulations to Jackie and Shadow!
Sleep well, Jackie! You deserve a lovely rest after such awesome work.
Sandy
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What a beautiful sight. Please Universe, let them have a successful season. ❤
🙏🙏🙏🥚🦅
Thank You God.
You mean God?
Awesome!!
Beautiful 🦅❤️🦅❤️
I’m so happy for Jackie and Shadow! God please let them have a successful season! 🙏❤️❤️
❤amen 🙏
I'm praying, too. I'd so love to see siblings again.
Lord, bless them. Jackie, Shadow, and the beautiful egg. Could we have just a bit more fluff? ❤
I agree! I clean out my clothes dryer vents in the spring and let it fly to help the local birds ❤
Awww, that's so awesome 🐦☺️!! I would have never thought of doing that@@RhondaHawkes
This egg is doomed without fluff for her to incubate it. It’ll break.
@@AKhere74 I agree. It seems to me that the sticks appear must more sinister this year as opposed to the previous years! I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way.
THIS! I am talking out loud to the screen! Where is the cushion?
It's obviously work to lay an egg. When Jackie was making those noises, feathers puffed out, with her bearing down, l thought wow! You go girl! ❤
I would hold my breath as she was pushing. Like a birthing coach!
Her feathers slowly puffed out looking like a turkey. 😂😂
I can't believe how different she looks, her eyes look tired even. I can really tell them apart when it's normally hard for me.
Least she ain't a kiwi.
I know where I'll be every morning for the next month. Loving it!
Way to go Jackie!
Aloha FOBBV
Full moon egg delivery! Well done, Jackie!!! CONGRATS Jackie and Shadow!!! ❤❤❤🦅🦅🦅
Good point! That’s cool! Full moon 🌝 egg 🥚!
Woohoo. It was thrilling to watch. Never thought I’d get so excited about a bird laying an egg, but I never watched it before. I was rooting for her. 😀
So glad to see this. I pray that they will be a happy and healthy family
Is this her actually laying it or our first glimpse at the egg? Please excuse my monkey brain
She's laying it in this video. You can hear her making telltale noises and body movements required! Eg teakettle noises, feathers standing up. Read description! @@FOS-All-DAY
@@FOS-All-DAY- it’s both… we see her in labor and then the egg…there is a good write up on what we are seeing egg by the people who posted the video…hope that helps!
Oh my gosh, you just made my day! And brightened my heart. Blessings to Jackie, Shadow and their new life.
❤ I love how attentive Shadow is!!! He comes quick and starts moving sticks and checking to make sure Jackie is ok! Such a beautiful relationship between those two! I hope and pray for a healthy baby! 🙏
Shadow's arrival was a welcome comic relief after witnessing Jackie's valiant efforts. The man is carrying a nice stick on him at all times. And his "what's different about you?" stare at Jackie before noticing the egg was priceless.
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Totally!
Talk all you want about whomever being your favorite couple.
For myself it’s Jackie and Shadow hands down.
I hope this year is successful. Last year broke my heart I was so invested!
WOW. I found this channel last year right around the time everyone was expecting their egg to hatch. That obviously didn't happen but I am so thankful to see the process from the beginning. LETS GO SHADOW AND JACKIE!!!!
same, twas the night the storm of the century descended upon LA
ME TOO 😃!!
Just so happen to stumble across J&S around this time last year. My heart filled with such love for them after seeing them buried in snow to keep the 🥚warm 🥲. They are an awesome team 🏆!!
I just encountered this! I’ll be watching now too. That was so cool.
I’m so happy for Jackie and Shadow! So Eggciting! I’m also happy for FOBBV! Thanks cam ops, mods and all who make this happen for us to see!❤
This just melts my heart. I jus love these two 🤍🤍
I just love these three!
@@sylvisterling8782 awe yessss!! 🤍🤍🤍
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First time I have heard the teakettle sound.. So exciting!
Thank you everyone 🎉FOBBV. Loved being able to witness Mother Nature at work🥚
He was telling the world! 🤞🤞🤞
Go Jackie! Go Jackie! Go Jackie! Hopefully we get pips this season!
There won’t be without fluff.
@@AKhere74Yes, I was thinking the same thing: Where's the fluff? Need some cushioning for the precious egg!
@@AKhere74 Yeah, Shadow is a stick man. The nest definitely needs more fluff!
Oh there is so much weather ahead! Hoping for the best this spring!!
The tea kettle sound ! Missed it for so long
Congratulations Jackie & Shadow 🎉🙏❤️
Woot woot! Awesome! I pray everything goes well this time!
I like how Jackie lifts up as soon as she laid her egg as if to show all of us. ❤️
Her pushing out muscles are probably going back to normal after that stress. She’s a beauty.
This is my second season watching FOBBV and these are the eagles to have started my journey on raptor watching! 💖 Hoping for a successful season for Jackie and Shadow 🥹 They hold a special spot in my heart.
Wow, congrats you two... and FOBBV et al!! ❤🥂🙏
Congratulations Jackie and Shadow!! That is a beautiful eggie 😊🤗
As a mother you know what she's going thru. I tear up everytime . I pray for success in raising this chick.
I am so happy for them it was awesome to see Shadow checking on her and the new egg. He is so sweet
So eggcited!! Can't wait to see what this season brings. Love the little noises Jackie makes!
I was so happy to see the first egg! And Jackie worked hard to lay that egg! Her high pitched tones, her feathers fluffing up, her stance all pointed towards her announcing, "an egg is coming!" Eventually proud Papa Shadow arrived and took a seat on a branch where he will protect his mate Jackie and their egg. I hope with all my heart that Jackie and Shadow can protect the eggs and keep them warm enough so the eggs will be viable. Let's put our hope in Jackie and Shadow having adorable little eaglets. ❤
This was such a happy delight to see ❤❤❤❤ praying their baby makes it 🥰🩵🤲🩵
Jackie and her tea kettle sounds are just the cutest. Praying for a viable egg this season. Congratulations to FOBBV Jackie and Shadow.
Shadow just cracks me up with those looks!
Eeee! How exciting! I haven't spent much time here since they flew off to enjoy their summer together, so I'm excited to cozy up with the rest of the eagle fam this season and watch our favorite pair. Thanks, FOBBV, for keeping us all updated!
My first day checking in on J and S in like 6 months. What great news🎉❤
awww. congratulations Jackie and Shadow. So happy for both of you!! 🥰
Big congrats Jackie & Shadow!!!!💙🙏
Yay Jackie and Shadow! I'm so happy for FOBBV! Thanks for the beautiful cam views
So beautiful and how wonderful for us to experience this wonderful window of nature!!!
And to think this has been going on for a million years…what a sight!
Mommy Jax, bless your heart. Ya did it again. Mommy Jax and Shad Dad are the best! Love you!🫶😻❤️😘🦅🦅🦅
Congratulations Jackie and shadow.🥳🥳🥳
Laid on the 5-5-5-5 Leo full moon @ 4:55pm..... so cool! Moon is at 5° Leo and went full at 5:55am this morning.
The video quality is amazing. Thank you!
So happy for them and that we can see it. Thank you! I hope they can add some fluff to the nest. I know we have BIG storms headed to CA next week, and hope they get through them successfully. Again, thank you for sharing.
🎉Congratulations Jackie and Shadow!!
How cool was THAT?!!!!? Jackie is amazing !
Amazing! My third year watching and it’s always a wonderful feeling! God bless our Eagles :)
Congratulations sweet Jackie and Shadow! ❤ God bless them with a good season this year.🙏🏻
What wonderful news, i pray that Jackie & Shadow have success this season
Thank you LH from UK 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I am so happy for J and S!! I was so heartbroken for them last time. I hope this will be a successful hatch.
Shadow knew something was up. Jackie’s puffed up feathers and small squeaks. He takes a peek.
Yay Jackie, you go girl!
I hope this season gives you success. Can't wait to see Shadows reaction❤
Amazing!!! Congratulations Jackie and Shadow ❤❤❤ Bless them and their little egg🪺🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you Jackie and Shadow❤
Woohoo Jackie what a beautiful egg. I’m looking forward to seeing some adorable fluff balls.
Shadow was here, then Jackie laid her egg. Such a wonderful day indeed❤
Congratulations Jackie & Shadow!!! So happy for you two & rooting for more eggs & then eaglets.🦅🦅❤❤❤
This is my first time watching this process in the now. I love this couple so much!! And I am so excited to see this family grow. 🦅❤
This is such a beautiful sight i love to see Jackie and shadow always together 😁🩷
I’m so exited! Last year was my first year watching g and it was so sad they weren’t viable.
I can hear the dogs barking and she is so alert to every sound. ❤
So excited to follow this pairs journey once again! Thanks for all you do FOBBV team
Beautiful Jackie. A precious moment when Shadow flew in. I hope for a wonderful outcome for these two. ❤
Yay congratulations to Jackie and shadow for there 🥚!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
My cats are very concerned after hearing Jackie’s noises
Because that is a predator to them
My cat sat in front of the TV watching them❤
Let's GOOOOOOOO Cograts Jackie and Shadow, hope it is an easier time this season, and may the eaglet be born healthy and strong.
Yes more fluff please! God Bless Jackie and Shadow, keep them safe so they can raise their family.
The Precious Golden Egg is here! ❤️Jackie n Shadows precious eggie🥚✨❤🙏🥰
We have followed Jackie and Shadow for many years, we love wildlife, and we love them so much , hoping for little eaglettes this season for them ❤️ They’re so beautiful. 🦅🦅❤️❤️ Wonderful news!
Whew - finally! Congratulations Jackie & Shadow!
Beautiful, just beautiful.
So grateful you caught this. I’ve been watching all week, to try to catch it ‘live’…it was on the tv all day today and based on the time-stamp, I missed it by an hour. This is the next best thing 💖✨🕊️
Thank you 🙏🏾
Love you Jackie and Shadow hope you have a beautiful family 😍
Yayyyyy! After all the drama of past day, a little blue oval-shaped beautiful egg!🥚🙏 ❤
Way to Go, Jackie & Shadow! 👏 We're so fortunate to bear witness to your life! 🤩
Oh my, I’m so excited!
Best of luck Shadow and Jackie.
So glad for success of the labor and delivery of the egg. Poor Jackie ❤️
🎉🎉🎉. . So happy for these two beautiful big birds 😊.. love them. I hope this year we get to see a new life.
Hooray for Jackie and Shadow ❤
God bless, Jackie and Shadow in 2024 and beyond! :)
How wonderful! Well done Jackie! I hope this will be a successful season for them. Will be watching in anticipation for the new bundle of joy.❤
Staying positive for Jackie and Shadow this season! 🎉 My favorite eagles out there! 🦅
I am so happy to see this egg laying live! Magical 🎉❤
Beautiful mama with her precious little hopeful.❤❤❤
Woot woot scree scree. More soft fluffy stuff. Third year aunty here.
Congrats to Jackie & Shadow!
So excited and happy to see this!
Oh congratulations Jackie and Shadow!! Oh I pray this will be a successful season for Jackie and Shadow! 🥚 🦅 🦅
Боже мой, какое счастье!!! Давно наблюдаем за этой красивой парой, очень переживали, когда яйца погибли в шторм. Надеемся, в это раз все получится! ❤ Большой привет из России🤗
This is so cool to watch !! Nature in all its glory. Takes your mind off of bad things, to beautiful things. Thank you FOBBV !😊❤🦅🦅+ 1 as of now hopefully.✌👍
Painfully watched last season, what a wonderful way to start my day! May nature grant them success!
Oh, it's beautiful! God bless her, and God bless her chick even now growing within that egg!
Here come all you can eat headless fish for queen Jackie 😂 Congratulations Jackie and handsome Shadow 🎉
Congrats to J & S !🎉 also to all the helping humans, big thanks!
Yay! Congratulations Jackie and Shadow!
Nice job of pushing Jackie…pray for a successful season for this wonderful pair!
Thank you, FOBBV and Sandy. What an amazing sight to see. Congratulations, Jackie and Shadow. ❤🦅
Shadows reaction was priceless 😂
I'm kind of sad, alas, and surprised, although I thought she was probably gravid. Since laying late, and no big soft, fluffy nestorations, I looked into the nest history before last season, plus fluff in videos (sometimes a little for 1st egg, none other years), and it's a tough nest. There was an old comment that said it was one of highest nests in the US, and that causes challenges, but didn't say what, and I've had no luck finding anything about that. But I can see how latitude, the mild sea level climate there, and day length belie the stormy, snowy winters and severe late storms. Could explain the lack of other nests and visiting eagles mostly at certain times (after lakes have frozen elsewhere). I hope Shadow gets in sync now and into the fluff. He's really great with it! The eggs really need the insulation and wind break of it. But going to go forward with this knowledge and try not to be as disappointed as last year, if things don't turn out. And Shadow wanted eggs/chicks so badly! I hope they can aerate fluff into a deeper bole, the weather isn't too bad, and we have one or two eaglets in 35 days!! ❤️🦅🦅🥚
One of the best comments I have seen, perched here a few seasons now and how we all hope to add to our family after Spirit, congratulations Jackie and Shadow. Fluff up and good fishing😎