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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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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.
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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.
Go deeper: ‘Fledge Watch’ begins for Big Bear’s famous bald eaglets
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