How can you tell them apart?
The nose, feet, and ankles are the most distinguishing differences, though it requires seeing them together. Adult females are bigger than the males with larger ankles and bigger feet. The nose may be the easiest way to guess. The female’s beak is more stout, while the male’s appears to be more streamlined and narrow.
I found the definitive “guess” in a post from Friends of Big Bear Valley. They mention that a blood test is the only sure way. It’s curious how easy it is to tell the difference in most birds. Mom and Dad can surely tell them apart.
6-23-2026 Impressive Practice
Post from FOBBV two weeks ago:
Sandy and Luna are just over 9 weeks old. (Now 11 weeks in the 10-14 week fledge window.)
Their bone structure and foot pads are fully grown. Their feathers will continue to fill in and grow, their beaks will grow slightly bigger, and they will put on a bit more weight over the next few weeks. We have spent hours of observations and team collaborations comparing everything from overall size, shoulder width, beak and ankle thickness and vocal pitch between Sandy and Luna.
Male and female bald eagles have significant differences in vocal pitch; we have all heard the difference in vocals with Jackie and Shadow. Females are larger than males and so are their voice boxes (Syrinx), which results in deeper lower-pitched vocalizations We used frequency applications to record and analyze Sandy and Luna’s vocals and there were consistent differences in vocal pitch.
The only true way to determine gender for Sandy and Luna would be through blood tests. FOBBV believes that nature should be left to nature, we are here to observe not to be intrusive. We have done our best to make an educated guess on our eaglet’s genders without intruding on their lives.
We believe that Luna is a male and Sandy is a female! Brother and sister living their best lives under the care of their wonderful parents, Jackie and Shadow. A special thank you to the FOBBV teams involved with these tireless observations happening 24/7! The private Facebook group admins and moderators, the detail-oriented recap team and our awesome CamOps team!
Thank you for following along on this wonderous eagle adventure with us!
The FOBBV Team
Mayan Calendar Time and Synchronicity
Maybe they will fledge on their namesake day. 12 Eagle/MEN is only two days away. Reed/BEN is a Day to bless the home and to check in on the neighbors. A door is always open to us where we treat neighbors like family.
THE TRECENA OF SEED/KAN: THE FACTS OF LIFE
MAYAN CALENDAR DAYKEEPER’S JOURNAL
10 Reed/BEN, Cherokee, Reed/I’HYA, Destiny Kin 153, Position 13
June 24, 2026, 06/24/2026; Times Before: 10/06/2025,01/20/2025, 05/05/2025, 08/19/2023
TRECENA OF SEED/KAN: THE FACTS OF LIFE
The “Tzolk’in Field Guide” is my gift to download that includes the Count of Days with the aspects for each Destiny Kin and highlights for a personal practice with each trecena. It’s designed as a companion for daily practice.
It only takes 13 days to see how Faith is always raised to Knowing the Truth of Answered Prayers. You only have to track your thoughts. Record the matters on your mind in a journal to see how your perspective is changed by a Divine Order of Thoughts.
Visit the 13-Day Trecena Guide. to download a free copy. Volume 1 covers the first two seasons of the Tzolk’in, and Volume 2 covers the 3rd and 4th to the end of the Tzolk’in round.
Seed/KAN is the second trecena in the 3rd Season of the Tzolk’in round, found in Volume 2.
NOTE: Tone 1 reflects the “First Light” of Divine Inspiration for the cycle. Keep a 3-Day Journal of the matter on your mind each Day.
10 Reed/BEN, Cherokee, Reed/I’HYA – Day 10 of 13 of the 1 Seed/KAN trecena
Descriptions by Ian Xel Lungold (12 Sun/AHAU), wisdom and Free Calculator preserved on MayanMajix.com
Galactic Tone 10: Manifestation. What were once intentions or ideas, hopes or fears become physically present with the energy of Ten. What is focused upon with attention and intention becomes real with Ten. Ten is a powerful energy that carries a great responsibility.
Reed/BEN: Reed persons are the spiritual essence, protectors and guiding light for family and home. They are competent speakers who will take up a cause. Very tough and analytical, Reeds endeavor to bring peace, harmony and order to all o their relations. Reeds are blessed with great skill at negotiations and consoling which are very often put to the test. Although Reeds need a lot of appreciation, may have marriage or business problems because of inflexible vies and high expectations, which erode affinity. The lesson for Reed is to be like a garden hose, not a steel pipe. Bless or repair your house.
A GOOD DAY TO: Bless and repair your house. (And a day to love your neighbors as your self.)
Cherokee, Reed/I’HYA: Symbol-Reed is the Earth, reflection of the Star Chaga of Pollux. Reed made up the Magician Twins who led the journey to bring back to life the daughter of the Sun. The Casket is Gemini. Energy for Intellectual minds, creation, re-creation, new directions, breaking the ties that bind. A trailblazer and leader. From the East, direction of success and happiness, no matter what route is taken, always ending up in the Light.
[Text in italics was the primary source of inspiration for my journal. These are the sources that started my journey and they are the reference for interpretation each day. By providing the original text, I hope to offer a way to see what inspired my thoughts and by including all the aspects – allow for something more to inspire you. Mayan descriptions are those written by Ian Lungold. Cherokee descriptions came from multiple sources. Links to sources and other resources of study are offered on the Daykeeper Resources Page. ~Debra]
