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It’s a girl? Big Bear bald eaglet shows tell-tale signs of being female
Hey, girl. Gizmo — right, pictured with nest-mate Sunny — is likely female, Friends of Big Bear Valley says.
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Topline:
We may now know the sex of one of Big Bear’s famous bald eaglets.
Go on: Gizmo, the younger eaglet, is believed to be a girl.
Why now? Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that manages the popular YouTube livestream of the nest, said in a social media update that Gizmo is bigger, including her ankles, which are signs of female eagles.
What’s next? They’re still unsure about Sunny, but the nonprofit is hoping to gather more information for an educated guess over the next few days.
Keep in mind: The only way to know their sex for certain is with a DNA test, which is unlikely for the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake.
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