Big Bear bald eagle couple welcomes another egg, weeks after heartbreak

Jackie and Shadow’s first two eggs of the season were lost after an apparent raven attack.

A screen grab from a web camera shows the newest egg of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow at Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. The arrival of this third egg of the 2026 season follows some emotional times for the eagles and those who watch them.

A screen grab from a web camera shows the newest egg of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow at Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. A screen grab from a web camera shows the newest egg of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow at Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. A screen grab from a web camera shows the newest egg of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow at Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. A screen grab from a web camera shows the newest egg of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow at Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. A screen grab from a web camera shows the newest egg of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow at Big Bear Lake on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. , the executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley — which operates a web camera focused on the birds, died. Jennifer Voisard, the group’s media and website manager, said that despite the recent losses, the appearance of a third egg brings renewed hope. “Team morale is good,” Voisard said. “We’ve really pulled together, and we’ve been sharing a lot about Sandy, and doing this work for her has helped a lot.”2026 nesting season underway for Big Bear’s famed bald eagles The Friends watch team had reported that Jackie and Shadow had been mating frequently several times a day over the past week, Voisard said. “The last few days, she’s been leaving us wondering, will she or won’t she?” Voisard said. “And today she answered that question.” The Friends’ Facebook post announcing the egg’s arrival received over 5,000 likes and 500 comments in the first 10 minutes after publication.. The Friends has roughly 2.4 million social media followers, including more than 1 million on its main Facebook page, and several fan-run Facebook and Instagram accounts. “It’s a phenomenon we can’t quite explain,” Voisard said. “There are other nests out there with other communities around them that are not like this.”Pedestrian killed on 101 Freeway in Calabasas-Agoura Hills areaDeputy convicted for pepper spraying woman departs LA County Sheriff’s DepartmentMore than 5 million have registered for LA Olympics ticket draw — and there’s still timeSuspended Southern California lawyer sentenced to over 7 years in prison for bribery

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