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Gunshots at Big Bear Startle Shadow, Then a Second Bang Sends Him Into High Alert
Shadow’s first stick of the season brought hope to the Big Bear nest. Then two loud gunshots startled him, sending him flying to Lookout Snag. See what happened and how both eagles are doing.
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Woolly Bear Caterpillars: Can Their Colors Really Predict Winter?
Every fall, fuzzy black-and-brown caterpillars begin appearing in backyards. An old legend says their colors reveal whether a harsh winter is coming. But science tells a different story, and their real winter survival trick is even more amazing.
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Dark-Eyed Juncos Are Returning to Backyards, and Winter Isn’t Far Behind
A little gray bird with a white belly is returning to backyards as fall settles in. Known as a snowbird, the dark-eyed junco is a welcome sign of the changing seasons. Here’s how to recognize one and make your yard feel like home.
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Shadow and Kaydee Greet the Morning Together as Big Bear Nesting Season Nears
Shadow and Kaydee began October 7 together with beautiful chortles before dawn. Then they flew to Lookout Snag, where they shared another sweet moment as a new Big Bear nesting season approaches.
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SWFL Eagles M15 Brings Home Prey, Then Spends Nearly 2 Hours at Nest Tree
M15 spent nearly two hours around his Southwest Florida territory on October 6, bringing prey to the office oak, visiting the pond and settling into the familiar nest tree.
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Shadow Waits for Kaydee at Big Bear, Then Suddenly Gets Busy at the Nest
Shadow appeared to be keeping a close eye on Kaydee from the Big Bear nest. Then she took off from Twin Pines, and his next move made the moment even sweeter.
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SWFL Eagles: M15 May Be Building a Second Nest
M15 continues to visit the familiar SWFL Eagles nest tree, but activity elsewhere may suggest he and the new female are exploring a second nest location for the new breeding season.
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Monarch Butterflies Are Wearing Tiny Solar Backpacks to Track Their Migration
Monarch butterflies are carrying solar-powered tracking tags lighter than a grain of rice. One tagged monarch has already traveled more than 1,500 miles, crossing Lake Michigan along the way.
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Kaydee Brings Another Tiny Stick to Big Bear, Then Shadow Nibbles Back
Kaydee brought another tiny stick to the Big Bear nest, but the sweetest moment came afterward when Shadow surprised her with a quick feather nibble in return.
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Fall Bird Migration Sends More Than 600 Million Birds Across U.S. in One Night
More than 600 million birds were in flight across the United States during one night in late September as fall migration surged. Most traveled under the cover of darkness while millions of people slept below.
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Nearly New BBC Basel Arrives in Duluth With 1920s Tugboats
BBC Basel arrived in Duluth on Sept. 28, bringing one of BBC Chartering’s newest heavy-lift ships into the harbor with two tugs from the 1920s assisting.
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Shadow Appears to Make His First Mating Attempt With Kaydee, Then a Side Kick Sends Him Flying
Shadow appeared to make his first mating attempt with Kaydee at Big Bear, but the brief interaction may have been something else. Then Kaydee delivered a side kick that sent Shadow flying and turned the evening into one unforgettable encounter.
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Kaydee and Shadow Defend Her Fish From Eagle Intruder in Big Bear Chase
Kaydee had barely started eating her fish when a young bald eagle came after it. What happened next put Kaydee and Shadow’s growing teamwork on full display.
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Bald Eagle M15 and New Female Visit SWFL Nest as M15 Moves Sticks
A rainy September day brought more activity to the SWFL eagle nest as M15 moved sticks and the new female spent time on the veranda.
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Red-Tailed Hawk Dive-Bombs Shadow Twice at Big Bear, but He Stays Put
Shadow and Kaydee began the day with chortles and a familiar little routine. Hours later, a red-tailed hawk came straight at Shadow twice.
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SWFL Eagles: M15 Flies With New Female, Hauls Huge Branch
M15 has company in the sky—and an ambitious choice of nesting material. A flight with a new female brings fresh hope as he stays busy near the nest.
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Kaydee Brings Her First Stick to Big Bear Nest, Then Showers Shadow With Beaky Kisses
The stick was tiny. The moment was not. Kaydee carried her first stick into the Big Bear nest, then greeted Shadow with a burst of beaky kisses.
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