Jackie and Shadow Welcome Two Eaglets: A Big Bear Easter Miracle
Jackie and Shadow, the famous Big Bear bald eagles, had an eventful Easter Sunday as they welcomed two eaglets in front of their large social media following. The first eaglet hatched late Saturday night, followed by the second one on Sunday morning. The pair has been closely monitored by the Friends of Big Bear Valley nonprofit group through a webcam, making them popular worldwide.
The livestream of Jackie and Shadow has garnered millions of views on YouTube, making them celebrities in the bird-watching community. The two chicks will be named by third-graders from a local school in Big Bear, adding to the excitement of their arrival. The hatching process began with a visible pip in one of the eggs, and within a day, both chicks had successfully hatched.
Viewers of the webcam will have a limited time to observe the eaglets before they leave the nest, which typically takes 10 to 14 weeks. This successful hatching is a significant achievement for Jackie and Shadow, who faced a setback earlier in the year when their previous clutch was lost to ravens. Despite the loss, the resilient pair laid new eggs in late February and now have two healthy eaglets to care for.
The births of these eaglets mark a new chapter for Jackie and Shadow, who have become beloved figures in the Big Bear Valley community. Their story of perseverance and resilience has captured the hearts of viewers around the world, and the arrival of the two new chicks is a cause for celebration. Stay tuned to the webcam to witness the growth and development of these young eaglets as they prepare to take flight into the wild.