Big Bear Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow Celebrate Two New Hatchlings

After years of unsuccessful nesting attempts, the famous eagle pair welcomes two chicks as thousands watch via livestream.

Jackie and Shadow, a bald eagle pair in Big Bear Valley, California, successfully hatched two chicks on March 3 and March 4, marking their first successful nesting season since 2022.
The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley operates a 24/7 webcam that has drawn hundreds of thousands of viewers worldwide to witness the eagles' parenting journey.
The first chick hatched late Monday night, while the second emerged early Tuesday morning; a third egg remains in the nest and could still hatch within the expected timeframe.
The couple has faced years of challenges, including harsh weather, high-altitude conditions, and predation, which previously led to failed nesting attempts.
The hatchlings are temporarily named Chick 1 and Chick 2, with plans for a local third-grade class to choose their official names in the coming weeks.