Intruder Alert! Young Eagle Flies at Big Bear Nest- Here’s Why [W4KKqXmO6Dn]
An intruder just flew way too close to Jackie and Shadow’s nest and it raises a fascinating question. Why would a young bald eagle risk approaching an active nest...especially during nesting season? **The opinions presented on this channel may not reflect the opinions of FOBBV. This is an independently made educational commentary video. I am not affiliated with FOBBV. ** In this video, we break down the real science behind what’s going on at the Big Bear bald eagle nest, using the March 14th observations from Friends of Big Bear Valley as our starting point. From wandering sub-adults to territorial behavior, food opportunism, and even simple inexperience, there’s a lot more happening here than it might seem at first glance. We’ll also tackle one of the biggest questions viewers have been asking: Could this intruder actually be Sunny or Gizmo? Observations in this video are based on publicly shared eagle logs from Friends of Big Bear Valley. This video is an independent, educational interpretation. Sources/ Further Reading: Bald Eagle Logs: 2011 study referenced that features juvenile vs. adult eagles approaching active nests Bald eagle dispersal after fledging: Other sources: