When the Underdog Gets Clever | NEFL Nest of Gabby & Beau (1/30)

Описание: This video is all about the fascinating - and sometimes funny - ways eaglet siblings learn from each other as they grow. Life in the nest isn’t just about getting bigger… it’s about getting smarter, too.

One of the most memorable sequences shows just how creativity can come into play at mealtime. When a parent arrives with a fish, one eaglet takes the direct route and stations itself front and center for bites. The other, clearly not interested in waiting its turn, tries a different strategy - quietly sneaking up behind the parent and reaching in from underneath to grab bites from between those long eagle legs. It’s a perfect example of how motivation (especially the food kind!) can spark some surprisingly clever problem-solving.

While there are still occasional moments of sibling dominance and jostling, these two are mostly figuring things out side by side. We see them practicing wingers, experimenting with self-feeding, and interacting in ways that shift between playful and curious. Even routine nest maintenance turns into a bit of a family comedy show, with clunking around, rearranging sticks, and trying to tidy up their shared home.

The video wraps up on a peaceful note, with Gabby and Beau perched together on a branch as the sun sets - a quiet moment of rest after another full day of parenting, patience, and watching their growing eaglets learn how to be eagles.

2025/2026 -
Eggs: 11/23, 11/26
Hatches: 12/31, 1/1

As a reminder, here are the prominent event dates from last season at the NEFL nest
Eggs Laid: 12/8, 12/12
Hatches: failed, 1/20
Fledge: 4/11

You can review the complete playlist of my NEFL Eagles videos from last season here:    • NEFL Nest (American Eagle Foundation) - Se...  

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