Jackie and Shadow have drawn record viewership recently to their live webcam. But some fans are in mourning as it has become clear the eggs are not viable.
Sandy Steers knew that heartache was possible — for herself and for the nearly 40,000 viewers of the live cam monitoring Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow. There was rejoicing among fans when the longtime avian couple welcomed three eggs — a rarity among bald eagles and a first for 12-year-old Jackie. But it now appears that the trio of eggs are not viable.
Humidity levels also can be a factor, Steers said: 'Eggshells are porous so whatever is happening in the environment is getting into the eggs.' But 'there are all sorts of reasons,' she said, 'and sadly we can't know what they are.' The webcam saw its highest number of viewers this year. During pip watch, the number reached 37,000, according to Steers. Last year's high topped out at 22,000.
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