07/27/2025
Black Bear Caught Napping in a Giant Bald Eagle Nest! 🦅🐻
In a wild twist of nature, researchers conducting a helicopter survey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska made a shocking discovery — a black bear was found asleep inside a massive bald eagle nest!
These enormous treetop nests can be up to 8 feet wide and weigh over 2 tons, built strong enough to even support a bear’s nap. While the nest was previously used by a female bald eagle incubating an egg, scientists believe the egg failed before the bear arrived.
Experts say the bear may have been drawn by the scent of leftover fish — and simply decided to take a comfy treetop snooze. 💤🍃
This rare event shows just how unexpectedly wild and adaptive nature can be.
📸 Credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service / Stephen B. Lewis
