Jackie in charge: stays calm and independent… Sweet morning chortles rang out early yesterday as both Jackie and Shadow discussed their plans for the day. Shadow must have had some eagle business to attend to after their busy and nearly full day of nestorations together the day prior. Perhaps they had a nice breakfish meal together down at the lake, then as Jackie began working on the nest, Shadow was likely out and about in the habitat taking care of other things for the day. The wind picked up

Bonding and nest work go hand-in-hand… Sticks began coming in a little later in the afternoon on Thursday as both Jackie and Shadow spent the early part of the day perching and observing from some of their other favorite trees. They did find time to round up two sticks each to add to the nest, but Jackie seemed to enjoy hopping up and down from the branches around the nest rather than doing any actual work in the nest! Nestbuilding is a big part of their bonding process and they were definitely