Feb 28, 2026
Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow welcomed their second egg of their second clutch this season. That second egg arrived just before 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and viewers of the livestream created by Friends of Big Bear Valley were able to watch live. This is the fourth egg this season for t he pair, the first two were destroyed by ravens. Earlier this week, the first egg of this clutch arrived, and nature watchers were eager to see if a second egg would soon follow. And sure enough, on Friday it did. The livestream has turned Jackie and shadow into social media stars, attracting thousands of viewers every day, as people around the world tune in to see what the famous eagle pair is doing and have a front-row seat to nature. It’s been an especially difficult year for the Friends of Big Bear Valley team and fans of the birds, after the first clutch was destroyed by ravens in the nest on Jan. 30, less than two weeks later, on Feb. 11, Sandy Steers, the executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley died. In recent weeks, the Friends watch team had reported that Jackie and Shadow had been mating frequently, meaning the second clutch could be likely. Related Articles Big Bear bald eagle couple welcomes another egg, weeks after heartbreak After a warm winter, San Bernardino County mountain resorts now blanketed in snow Mountain lions in Southern California get permanent, protective status from state commission Friends of Big Bear Valley Executive Director Sandy Steers dies Southern California mountain highways are ‘critical’ transportation arteries prone to closures And now with a second egg in that second clutch now here, it’s possible there could be a third egg. “Jackie has always laid her eggs 3 days apart,” the Friends of Big Bear Valley Facebook post announcing this second egg says, if a third egg is to come, “we can watch for that Monday.” Fans of the page say they’re watching closely. ...read more read less
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