Overview

• The third eaglet hatched on March 8, 2025, joining its two siblings who hatched earlier in the week.
• The hatching process for the third chick began on March 6 during a snowstorm and culminated early Saturday morning.
• Jackie and Shadow, who have been nesting together since 2018, had unsuccessful clutches in 2023 and 2024 due to ravens and extreme weather.
• The Friends of Big Bear Valley livestream, which monitors the nest, saw record viewership as thousands tuned in to watch the hatching.
• The new eaglet is healthy and will rely on nutrients from its yolk for the next few days as it adjusts to life outside the shell.