Big Bear Eagles ~ Goodbye Sweet Baby ~ Cookie Dies On Nest 5.27.19

It is with great sadness to announce that Cookie, the youngest of the two eaglets, passed away on the nest. The weather has been harsh with rain and snow as Jackie was on the nest protecting them yesterday and all throughout the evening. In the morning, Simba got up and was active, but Cookie was weak and did not seem well. Shadow flew in with a stick and begins to feed Simba as Cookie is laying down on the right. Shadow does step on Cookie while placing a stick - Cookie was too weak to move. Simba is next to his brother as Cookie slowly passes away.

Although we do not know the exact cause of death, Dr Sharpe believes it was caused by hypothermia. The overnight temperatures were 26 degrees with both snow and rain. The eaglets are both too big to fit under Mom and their juvenile contour feathers have not fully come in yet so it is difficult to maintain body heat if their feathers get wet. There was rain followed by snow - a tough combination - as it ices the body. Even Jackie had a hard time shaking the ice from her feathers this morning. The elevation of Big Bear (7,000 feet) should have a nesting season similar to Alaska with egg laying in April (Not January, February or March). Such egg laying at his elevation exposes them to a lot of bad weather.

My deepest condolences to all the viewers who are watching this nest and are saddened by the loss of Cookie. My heart is broken as we say goodbye to our sweet baby. Rest in peace now Cookie and forever fly high and free on your angel wings. ~~ April 15th - May 27th 2019

Video captured & edited by Lady Hawk

Big Bear eagle cam is located in Big Bear Lake, California.

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