Carolin von Petzholdt

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I’m Carolin von Petzholdt — author, animal advocate, and social media pet influencer. 🐦Welcome To Angelic Parrots🐦
I have 6 beautiful Parrots.

Faith, joy, and healing through parrots—especially LOVE the Hyacinth Macaw—spreading smiles worldwide. 🦜✨ Follow us Youtube, TikTok and Instagram We are living in Birds paradise. Together we are ANGELIC PARROTS!
❤️ANGEL DOB 4/20/16
🧡HOPE DOB 7/22/16
💙LOVE DOB 6/26/18
💙GLORY DOB 8/9/91
💚DESTINY DOB 5/1/16
💚FAITH DOB unknown (rescue)

🦅📣 SHADOW JUST STOOD UP AND SAID: “BIG BEAR, I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” 😂Now this is peak Shadow energy!Standing tall in t...
06/04/2026

🦅📣 SHADOW JUST STOOD UP AND SAID: “BIG BEAR, I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT!” 😂

Now this is peak Shadow energy!

Standing tall in the center of the nest with his beak wide open, sharp eagle eyes focused, and the sparkling waters of Big Bear Lake behind him, Shadow looks like he's delivering an official address to the entire valley. 🌲🦅

That expression is absolutely priceless—strong, dramatic, and full of personality. You can almost hear him saying:

📢 "Breakfast has been delivered."

The open beak adds so much life to this image. Maybe Shadow was calling to Jackie, reacting to something nearby, or simply reminding the neighborhood that this nest is occupied and well protected. Whatever the reason, he looks magnificent doing it. 🦅🔥

This is the Shadow we all know and love—the provider, the protector, the devoted dad, and occasionally the nest's very enthusiastic spokesperson. He can deliver fish, guard the nest, care for the eaglets, scan the skies, and still find time for a dramatic camera-ready pose. 😂

Credit: Courtesy of FOBBV (Friends of Big Bear Valley) and the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.

06/03/2026

He’s so in love with my Bird LOVE ❤️!

Can you find the Cat? If yes you are one of a few that have hawk EYES
06/03/2026

Can you find the Cat? If yes you are one of a few that have hawk EYES

There are moments in the Big Bear nest when everyone seems to be thinking exactly the same thing. This might be one of t...
06/03/2026

There are moments in the Big Bear nest when everyone seems to be thinking exactly the same thing. This might be one of them.

Early this morning, Shadow arrived carrying what appeared to be a beautiful fresh pine branch. Normally, that would be considered a thoughtful contribution to the family home. The problem was that nobody else seemed to understand why it was suddenly necessary.

Jackie stared at the new arrival with a look that almost suggested she was trying to figure out where exactly Shadow planned to put it. After all, the nest already contained plenty of sticks, branches, and building materials.

Sandy appeared equally confused. Like many growing youngsters, he was probably hoping Shadow would arrive with breakfast instead of home decorations. A fresh fish would have made perfect sense. A pine branch required a little more explanation. Luna did not seem any less puzzled.

Looking around the nest, it almost feels as if all three family members are silently waiting for Shadow to reveal the purpose of his latest project. Meanwhile, Shadow looks completely confident, as though everyone should immediately recognize the brilliance of his idea.

Perhaps he was upgrading the nest. Perhaps he was adding a touch of natural landscaping. Or perhaps he simply found a branch he liked and decided the family needed to see it. Whatever the reason, the reactions are priceless.

While Shadow proudly presents his newest construction material, Jackie, Sandy, and Luna appear united in one rare achievement: complete and total confusion.

Of course, anyone who has watched this eagle family for a while knows that Shadow has always taken nest maintenance seriously. Sooner or later, everyone would probably discover why that pine branch was so important.

Until then, it remains one of those classic Big Bear moments where Shadow seems to be operating several steps ahead of everyone else in the nest. ❤️🦅🌲

Some moments are bigger than food deliveries, sibling arguments, or nest-building projects. This was one of them.As the ...
06/03/2026

Some moments are bigger than food deliveries, sibling arguments, or nest-building projects. This was one of them.

As the first light of morning spread across Big Bear Lake, the entire eagle family gathered together in the nest. The lake reflected the colors of the sunrise, the mountains stood quietly in the distance, and for a brief moment everything seemed perfectly still.

Jackie stood proudly in the center of the family, while Shadow watched over the nest from his favorite perch. Nearby, Sandy and Luna remained close to their parents, taking in the beginning of another day high above the lake.

There were no food disputes. No wrestling matches. No competitions over sticks or nest decorations. Instead, the family simply shared the moment together.

Looking at this scene, it is hard not to think about how far they have come. From tiny eaglets sheltered beneath Jackie and Shadow's wings during storms, Sandy and Luna have grown into strong young eagles who now stand nearly as tall as their parents.

Every sunrise brings them one day closer to leaving the nest and beginning lives of their own. That is what makes moments like this feel so special.

The family may not realize it, but each peaceful morning together becomes another memory in a remarkable journey that nest watchers have been fortunate enough to witness from the very beginning.

For now, though, there is no rush. Just Jackie, Shadow, Sandy, and Luna sharing a beautiful Big Bear sunrise, surrounded by mountains, pine trees, and the quiet glow of a new day.

A perfect start to the morning for one of the most beloved eagle families on the internet. ❤️🦅🌅

06/02/2026

This guy was probably the most silent person to ever hold my bird. Not one word, not one reaction—just a giant smile from ear to ear the entire time! 😄🦜.

Sandy’s sleepy little moment today honestly melted my heart 🥹🦅Just Sandy quietly resting for a little while as the whole...
06/01/2026

Sandy’s sleepy little moment today honestly melted my heart 🥹🦅
Just Sandy quietly resting for a little while as the whole world seemed to slow down 🌲✨

That tiny closed eye.
The soft sleepy face.
The way the feathers puffed up gently against the nest sticks 😭

Moments like this always feel extra emotional because Sandy somehow still looks like both a baby and a growing young eagle at the exact same time.

The dark feathers are coming in thicker now.
The beak looks stronger.
Those giant golden feet and growing talons already hint at the powerful eagle Sandy is becoming ❤️

And honestly… that giant foot curled around the sticks somehow made the whole moment even cuter 😂💛

Credit: Courtesy of FOBBV, Friends of Big Bear Valley, and Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.

For a few minutes, the most important object in the entire Big Bear nest wasn't a fish, wasn't a rabbit, and certainly w...
06/01/2026

For a few minutes, the most important object in the entire Big Bear nest wasn't a fish, wasn't a rabbit, and certainly wasn't flying lessons. It was a stick.

Somehow Sandy and Luna both decided that the exact same branch belonged to them. Neither eaglet seemed willing to compromise, and before long the nest was hosting yet another classic sibling disagreement.

Sandy pulled one end while Luna held firmly onto the other. The branch itself looked completely indifferent to the drama unfolding around it, but the two youngsters treated it like the most valuable treasure in California.

Jackie watched the argument with the expression of a mother who has seen this kind of nonsense many times before. There were sticks everywhere in the nest, yet somehow only this particular one seemed worth fighting over.

As the tug-of-war continued, Sandy appeared determined to win. Luna was equally stubborn and showed absolutely no interest in surrendering. Neither youngster seemed to realize that they were arguing over something Shadow could probably replace in less than thirty seconds.

Eventually Jackie stepped closer and appeared ready to restore order before the Great Stick War of Big Bear escalated any further. Sometimes being a bald eagle mother means protecting your family from storms, predators, and occasionally from their own decorating disputes.

Meanwhile Shadow was nowhere in sight, likely out searching for food and completely unaware that his children were conducting intense negotiations over nest furniture.

In the end, nobody gained ownership of the famous branch, but everyone received another lesson in sibling life. Tomorrow it will probably be a different stick, and Jackie will once again find herself serving as the nest referee. 😂❤️🦅

Poor Luna was enjoying a quiet moment in the nest when Sandy suddenly decided that peace and quiet were highly overrated...
05/31/2026

Poor Luna was enjoying a quiet moment in the nest when Sandy suddenly decided that peace and quiet were highly overrated.

Luna was resting comfortably, looking relaxed and completely unbothered by the world around her. Sandy, however, seemed to be searching for something interesting to do. Unfortunately for Luna, she quickly became the chosen activity.

Without much warning, Sandy leaned over and delivered a playful p-eck right on top of Luna's head. It wasn't enough to start a real fight, but it was certainly enough to interrupt Luna's peaceful afternoon.

Luna's reaction was priceless. Rather than jumping up immediately, she simply stared back at Sandy with the kind of expression that every sibling knows very well. It was the look of someone silently asking, "Why are you like this?"

Meanwhile, Sandy appeared completely satisfied with the outcome. Instead of walking away after the first peck, Sandy lingered nearby as if waiting for an even bigger reaction. The youngster looked far too proud of a prank that nobody else seemed to appreciate.

These little moments have become part of daily life in the Big Bear nest. As Sandy and Luna grow larger, their personalities continue to become more obvious. Sandy often seems curious, energetic, and constantly looking for something to do, while Luna occasionally appears much more interested in simply relaxing.

If Jackie and Shadow had been watching, they probably wouldn't have been surprised. Raising two eaglets means dealing with endless sibling antics, random disagreements, and the occasional unprovoked head peck.

The funniest part is that a few minutes later, both youngsters will likely be sitting side by side again as if nothing happened. That's how things usually work between Sandy and Luna.

For now, though, Luna looked mildly annoyed, Sandy looked highly entertained, and another chapter was added to the never-ending story of sibling life in the Big Bear nest.

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