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Lightning, Wind and Flying Sticks Shatter the Night at Hellgate Osprey Nest
Lightning, thunder and powerful winds transformed a quiet night at the Hellgate Osprey nest as Iris, Clark and young Wensi endured one of the season’s most dramatic storms, with flying sticks, driving rain and even part of the nest’s outer rail torn away.
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Shadow Guards an Empty Big Bear Nest as Sub-Adult Eagle Takes Jackie’s Favorite Perch
Shadow guards an empty Big Bear nest while a sub-adult eagle settles into Jackie’s favorite perch and Sandy and Luna remain away from the nest overnight.
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Bald Eagle Found Struggling in Big Bear Lake as Dramatic Night Rescue Unfolds
An adult bald eagle was found struggling in Big Bear Lake before a trained rescue team reached the bird after dark. Dramatic footage follows the eagle from the water to a boat, a transport crate, and specialized rehabilitation care.
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Shadow’s Five-Fish Blitz Leaves Big Bear’s Sandy and Luna in a Food Coma
Shadow kept the fish coming at Big Bear until Sandy and Luna had full crops, heavy eyelids and no choice but to sleep it off.
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Intruder Approaches Tiny Booted Eagle Chick Under Cover of Darkness
A quiet night at a Booted Eagle nest changes in an instant when an intruder climbs toward the tiny chick. The mother launches toward the threat, then refuses to lower her guard until the danger passes.
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Beyond the Haze: How Wildfires and Smoke are Quietly Affecting Wildlife Right Now
While millions of people face air quality alerts, a silent crisis is unfolding in the woods. Beyond the hazy orange sun, wildfire smoke and PM2.5 levels are fundamentally changing wildlife behavior—from stifling bird songs to creating ‘dead zones’ in our lakes. Discover the hidden impact of the current fire season and learn four simple ways…
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Missing Decorah Eagle DH3 Found: An Emotional Rescue After Fledgling Disappeared from Cameras
Relief has finally come for bird watchers as the missing Decorah Eagle DH3 was found and rescued on July 14. After disappearing from the nest cameras for several anxious days, the fledgling is now at SOAR receiving professional care for a right wing issue.
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Close-Up Reveals Iris and Clark’s Chick Is Becoming a Stunning Young Osprey
A beautiful close-up reveals how Iris and Clark’s chick has transformed from a tiny hatchling into a striking young osprey.
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Tiny Booted Eagle Chick in Spain Thrives as Second Egg Remains Silent
A tiny Booted Eagle chick has hatched high in the forests of Spain, while a second egg remains silent beside it. Watch as its attentive parent delivers tiny bites, protects the newborn and continues waiting for a hatch that now appears unlikely.
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Shadow Delivers Two Fish Before Sandy and Luna Melt Hearts at Big Bear
Shadow delivered separate fish to Sandy and Luna before the Big Bear siblings shared a heart-melting moment back at the nest.
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Great Horned Owl Lands Near Hellgate Nest, Sending Iris Into Action
On July 13, 2026, a Great Horned Owl appeared near the Hellgate Osprey family after dark. Iris launched into the night, made a warning pass and returned to watch over her chick.
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Raccoon Makes Its Move Moments After U.S. Steel Eaglets Fly Away
Two juvenile bald eagles gathered on the ground near the U.S. Steel nest, where one fed among the brush. Moments after both flew away, a raccoon hurried in to claim the leftovers.
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Brand-New BBC Kolding Draws Crowds During Duluth Canal Arrival
Crowds lined both sides of the Duluth Canal as the brand-new BBC Kolding arrived with machinery, exchanged a booming bridge salute, and passed beneath the Aerial Lift Bridge.
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Jackie And Shadow Clash Over Fish Before Luna Makes A Stunning Steal At Big Bear Nest
On July 12, 2026, Jackie and Shadow fought over a fish at the Big Bear eagle nest. Jackie blocked Sandy, but Luna charged in and stole the remaining fish.
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LPC Loon Chick Dies Hours After Hatching as One Last Egg Holds Hope
The LPC loon chick died hours after hatching on July 11, leaving its parents beside one final egg after a season filled with repeated setbacks and loss.
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Hellgate Osprey Chick Takes on a Fish, Then Tumbles Face-First Into Dinner
One month after hatching, the Hellgate Osprey chick pecked at a fish, looked to Iris for answers, then tumbled face-first into dinner before trying again.
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Sandy Storms Into Big Bear Eagle Nest, Claims Fish, Finds Cam Cables
Sandy returned to the Big Bear eagle nest with a thunderous landing, claimed Shadow’s fish, and discovered something new near the camera.
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Sandy And Luna Face Talons Out Intruder Eagle At Big Bear
Sandy and Luna faced one of their boldest tests yet on July 9, 2026, when a sub adult eagle flew straight at them with talons out. What happened next showed just how much Jackie and Shadow’s young eagles are learning.
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Irvin Sparks A Triple Bald Eagle Feeding Frenzy At U.S. Steel Nest
Irvin barely cleared the U.S. Steel nest before Maz, Sid, and Hutch rushed in, turning one fish drop into a loud triple bald eagle feeding frenzy.
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Sandy And Luna Share Precious Eagle Beakies As Their Big Bear Flying Skills Soar
Sandy and Luna spent a precious Big Bear day flying together, sharing sibling beakies, exploring the trees, and racing back when Shadow brought fish.
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