As fledge nears, the chicks are more active & a little twitchy, especially first thing. Their wing exercises more vigorous, their gutter stomping louder & bouncier, and all of this happening more often on the ledge. Courtesy #367CollinsStFalcons Cam #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey

SE35 took to the forest for a 2-hour exploration of the habitat. SE36 was content to stay home & keep an eye on things. When SE35 returned, all was cool & calm between the eaglets. Courtesy Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre #birds #raptors #white-belliedseaeagles

Gimbir brings 3 starlings in 9 minutes!😳 Chick Gets First Meal!🐥 Gimbir showed his paternal chops, delivering a huge bounty to the nest for the 17-hour-old chick and Diamond. Wonder if Diamond was impressed as we were. Courtesy #FalconCamProject #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey

Gimbir met his very first chick. He seemed somewhat perplexed to see a fluff ball where there used to be an egg. And while he hasn’t yet learned the subtleties of fatherhood – or even the not-so-subtleties – he will do so in time. Courtesy #FalconCamProject #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors

Diamond increased moving and shaking of the eggs as she likely detected a pip and heard at least one chick. Chick #1 went from pip to hatch in 7 hours, as shown in the video! Courtesy #FalconCamProject, Charles Sturt University #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors

Sharing @alan678.bsky.social theme for #BirdOfTheDay which is any bird perched on a #Rock. #Cholyn at Two Harbors, Catalina Island #Akecheta and Haku at West End, Catalina Island. #birds #raptors #baldeagles

#Shadow & #Jackie each visited the nest. Shadow brought 2 sticks; Jackie followed later to inspect the still messy nest. It’s pre-season, so every visit is a gift. They met on the Roost Tree to spend the night. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

#Cholyn&Chase are shoring up the rails of the original nest, bringing in endless massive branches. Disagreements about what should go where are quickly resolved. Beautiful chortles at the end. Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

When Lady brought a fish, SE36 pounced on the chance to grab it & ate most. Lady returned & took the tail, which SE35 grabbed. Everyone content. Stunning close-ups at the end. Courtesy Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre #birds #raptors #white-belliedseaeagles #skhideaways

On their morning walk, one chick found a most fascinating feather, which kept it occupied for some time. The other two chicks were spellbound… complete with knee-weakening head tilts. Courtesy 367 Collins St. Falcon Cam #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey #skhideaways

After a mostly calm night, 11-week-old SE35 & SE36 had a much calmer morning. While SE35 quickly grabbed the first two meals, both eaglets got good feedings and spent time near each other with no aggression. Courtesy Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre #birds #raptors #skhideaways

The Sydney #White-BelliedSeaEagle SE35 returned to nest. It wasn't a happy occasion for sibling SE36, who was repeatedly attacked by the returnee. The good news is that SE36 wasn't harmed or pushed from the nest. Courtesy Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre #birds #raptors #skhideaways

The chicks are on the move from one side of the ledge to the other: gutter stomps, food fights, and uncontrolled wingercises. They're 4 weeks old and their next growth phase will pass with lightening speed. Courtesy #367CollinsStreetFalcons Cam #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #skhideaways

#Cholyn&Chase worked on the nest today. Cholyn as eagle-eyed building inspector, Chase as branch manager. There were some beaky disagreements about what went where. Must see: minutes 17 and 20. Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

After a 2-week absence, #Jackie&Shadow paid a visit. Jackie's head smudge is back, while Shadow’s coif is pure white. They saw that no one tidied the nest while they were gone, but shrugged it off. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley, CA #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

SE35 FLEDGES! Missed branch and landed on ground. Cam ops found the 73-day-old seaglet exploring, looking wide-eyed, but unharmed. Found later in a nearby tree, 4m above ground. Courtesy Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre, Sydney Olympic Park #birds #raptors #seaeagles #skhideaways

The wee boy chick finally decided to join his sisters in the north nest after biding his time in the gutter for a week. A sister duvet was just too compelling tonight. Courtesy #367CollinsStFalcon Cam ~ Melbourne Australia #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #birdsofprey #skhideaways

A lesson in collaboration, compromise, communication… and absolute perfection. 23-1/2 minutes of poetry in motion also known as #Cholyn&Chase. 27 years young and 22 years blissfully paired.   Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #twoharbors #skhideaways

Being too small to scale the nest has gotten the wee male chick private attention from Mum ~ brooding and feeding. The two females decided they'd had enough this morning and barged in on the little one's feeding. Courtesy 367 Collins St. Falcon Cam #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

#Akecheta & Haku roosted on the same perch overnight for the first time. They greeted the dawn with long, glorious chortles and then settled atop the far TOR on a sparkling blue sky, blue sea morning.   Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies | explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

Gimbir made an early wake-up visit, but didn't heed Diamond's breakfast order. He came through later, but dashed out. Breakfast was delayed again until he returned to incubate. Learning slowly. Courtesy #FalconCamProject, Charles Sturt University NSW #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

Yesterday was one for the memory treasure chest. SE35 & SE36 perched on the nest rim, SE36 “hugged” SE35 in the nest & also performed an horaltic pose. The family came together in the p.m. Courtesy Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre #raptors #birds #white-belliedseaeagles #skhideaways

The chicks got fed up with the sun and ventured to the shade. There was a frantic hour or so with Mum trying to brood the chicks still in the nest & those who’d escaped. Eventually she accepted the inevitable and relaxed. Courtesy #367Collins St. Falcon Cam #birds #raptors #peregrines #skhideaways

Arguably the most entertaining falcon chicks feeding ever. When Mum F24 brought another meal, the chicks’ crops were already bulging. But F24 was determined to feed them, regardless of their repeated food comas. Courtesy 367 Collins St. Falcon Cam #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

At 10, 11, and 12 days old, the chicks are grabbing for food with more gusto and trying to do a little self-feeding. In 2 weeks time, F24 and M24 will be challenged to hold onto the prey long enough to feed them. 🦖 Courtesy 367 Collins St. Falcon Cam #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #skhideaways

West End Eagles, Catalina Island, CA🦅Akecheta Visits Nest & Night Perch ~ Haku Joins Him #raptors #birds Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies, explore.org Low Cam: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfuq... Other Nest Cam: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmmA... Overlook Cam: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kad6... 1/3

#Jackie&Shadow chortle-snortled the dawn away to greet a stunning sunrise, which they enjoyed from their Lookout Snag. Guests included a mouse and Steller's Jay. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley, California #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways

One chick snoozed too close to the edge of the nest and slipped into the gutter. While the chick didn’t mind its new location, Mum F24 certainly did upon her return. A gentle grab by the scruff of the neck got it back to the nest. Courtesy 367 Collins St. Falcon Cam #raptors #birds #skhideaways

Haku, Bob, AND #Akecheta all gathered together to perch atop the #WestEnd overlook. Three generations ~ as peaceful as could be. Where the story goes, no one knows. Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies, explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #skhideaways #Catalinaislandeagles

Bob wants to be Haku’s BFF, so he perched as near as he dared. She was OK with it, except once when she wing slapped him. Bob is too young to be looking for a mate, so we'll see how this friendship goes. Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies, explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

#Jackie&Shadow are enjoying their pre-season bonding activities. Tonight’s “date” took them to the Lookout Snag, the nest, and their Roost Tree. Lucky for us, they let us come along for the ride. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

When Dad M24 arrived with prey, Mum F24 was out. So he did what any super responsible dad would do: he tried to feed his chicks. Trouble is, the prey was bigger than the chicks. F24 returned & straightened him out. Courtesy 367 Collins St. Falcon Cam #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

Lady & Dad's morning duets are a joy to hear. Even more joyful when there are eaglets in the nest who join in the song, making a heartwarming quartet ring throughout the neighborhood. Courtesy Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre #raptors #birds #white-belliedseaeagles #skhideaways

Diamond laid her third egg after she'd had a nice breakfast brought by Gimbir. He visited, seemingly, to keep her company, and staying long beyond the end of this video. New memories in the making. Courtesy #FalconCam Project, Charles Sturt University #birds #peregrinefalcons #raptors #skhideaways

After #Akecheta's visit last week, it was unclear if he was still in the area. Today he was positively ID'd sitting near Haku. Time will tell where the story goes from here. As the Eagle Turns...   Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies, explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

Diamond laid her and Gimbir's second egg 59-1/2 hours after the first. Her typical laying interval is between 50 and 60 hours. Congrats, Diamond and Gimbir! Courtesy #FalconCamProject, Charles Sturt University NSW (www.csu.edu.au/special/falc...) #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

#Cholyn&Chase came together to watch the sunrise & greet the day with their melodious chortles. Never tire of watching this couple’s glorious splendor. 22 years "wed"~ as bonded as ever. Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies, explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways #twoharborsdeagles

Chick #2 snuck out in the dark of night, but dawn provided a grand entrance for the wee one. Chick #1 was so excited they rolled out of the nest box. Mum F24 eventually rolled them back in. One more hatch to go.🐣 Courtesy 367 Collins St. Falcon Cam #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

Mum F24 was on incubation duty when chick #1 appeared from under her. When Dad M24 arrived, he seemed perplexed about what to do now that one of his beloved eggs had become a squirming chick. Courtesy #367CollinsSt Falcon Cam #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

Upon meeting his and Diamond’s first egg, Gimbir did a good amount of nibbling. No obvious harm done. Gimbir has performed well otherwise, so keeping high hopes for his paternal capabilities. Courtesy #FalconCamProject, Charles Sturt University NSW #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

Diamond lays 1st egg of 2025. After Xavier's disappearance and Gimbir's arrival soon thereafter, the breeding season was in question. Today's egg laying answered some questions. Much gratitude to the #FalconCamProject, Charles Sturt University NSW #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

After 3 months, #Jackie&Shadow returned to the nest, visiting for over 2 hours. I like to think they were reminiscing about raising Sunny and Gizmo and I’ve interwoven lots of those memories here. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

Glorious sounds of #Jackie&Shadow filled Big Bear Valley as they chortled throughout the night. They settled on their Roost Tree overnight and convened on the Lookout Snag at dawn. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaway

Gimbir nibbled leftovers of a silver gull during a long bonding session with Diamond. It seemed a little rude until Diamond ultimately joined in the nibbling. A strange & entertaining episode! Courtesy #FalconCamProject, Charles Sturt University NSW #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

🦅💖🦅 AKECHETA RETURNS 🦅💖🦅 (24 Sep 2025) What a wonderful sight to see!  #Akecheta arrived to greet the morning. This West End story remains fascinating and compelling. Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies, explore.org West End ~ Catalina Island, CA #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

Shadow returned to the nest after a record-setting 82 days. He conveyed the whole story of the messy nest & raven visits to Jackie when they met up on their roost tree for the night. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM, Friends of Big Bear Valley, CA #raptors #birds #baldeagles #jackie&shadow #skhideaways

#Cholyn&Chase enjoyed time on their cactus perch, chatting & peacefully watching the world go by. I celebrate these 27-year-olds & their 22 years of mated bliss every time I'm lucky enough to see them. Courtesy Institute for Wildlife Studies, explore.org #raptors #birds #baldeagles #skhideaways

Diamond & Gimbir pair-bonded 2x & mated 3x all before 11 a.m. Only time will tell if their amorous activities have the desired effect, but it’s evident that young Gimbir’s reproductive instinct is fully functional. #raptors Courtesy #FalconCamProject, NSW #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways

When Lady arrived with a whopper fish, SE36 stepped up to receive the first bites. SE35, typically dominant, sat back and watched SE36 eat…and eat…and eat. >40 minute meal with SE36 the big winner. Courtesy #Sea-EagleCAM@BirdLife Australia Discovery Centre #birds #raptors #seaeagles #skhideaways

Tiercel Dad decided he would not to relinquish his egg time when Mum returned. She waited patiently for nearly 10 minutes before gently persuading him it was time to give up his boycott. He left without incident. Courtesy #367CollinsStFalcons Cam #raptors #birds #peregrinefalcons #skhideaways