{"id":311741,"date":"2026-02-26T19:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/311741\/"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:21:07","slug":"beloved-big-bear-bald-eagle-jackie-lays-new-egg-after-earlier-nest-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/311741\/","title":{"rendered":"Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Lays New Egg After Earlier Nest Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s good news coming from a Big Bear Valley bald eagle nest. Jackie, the mother eagle, watched by fans on a popular live camera with her mate Shadow, has laid a new egg after the pair lost their first clutch<\/a> earlier this season. Fans were devastated for the pair, but with Spring on the horizon, there’s now renewed hope surrounding this beloved bird<\/a> couple.<\/p>\n

According to Friends of Big Bear Valley<\/a>, which operates the live-streaming camera, Jackie laid the egg on Feb. 24 and is now resting while Shadow keeps watch nearby. Earlier this year, a raven took both eggs from the nest, leaving viewers worried the pair might not have another chance this season.<\/p>\n

But as one loyal fan put it, “This is the positivity we need right now.”<\/p>\n

It’s possible, in fact, that more good news is on the way, according to FOBBV: “Jackie generally lays two to three eggs per clutch, and they have been laid three days apart. If she is going to lay a second egg, we will start watching for the above signs on Friday.”<\/p>\n

I, for one, will definitely be tuning back in for updates, and based on the comments, so will many other long-term supporters of Jackie and Shadow.<\/p>\n

“It\u2019s happening again\u2026 I\u2019m going to be fully invested for the foreseeable future until this nugget hatches,” said one such fan.<\/p>\n

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The Bald Eagle: A True Symbol of Strength<\/p>\n

The bald eagle<\/a> is North America\u2019s largest bird of prey and one of its most recognizable wildlife symbols. Adults are easy to identify by their white head and tail, dark brown body, and bright yellow beak and feet. Despite the name, they aren\u2019t actually bald \u2014 the word comes from an old term meaning \u201cwhite-headed.\u201d<\/p>\n

They\u2019re found across most of the United States and Canada, especially near large bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and coastlines. That\u2019s because fish make up the majority of their diet, though they\u2019ll also eat waterfowl, small mammals, and carrion when needed. Bald eagles are powerful hunters but also opportunistic \u2014 they\u2019re known to steal prey from other birds<\/a> rather than catch it themselves.<\/p>\n

These birds build enormous nests, called aeries, in tall trees near water. Pairs typically mate for life<\/a> and return to the same nest year after year, adding to it until it can weigh hundreds \u2014 sometimes even thousands \u2014 of pounds.<\/p>\n

Once nearly wiped out in the lower 48 states due to pesticides and habitat loss, bald eagles have made a remarkable comeback thanks to conservation efforts and the banning of DDT. Today, they\u2019re considered a major wildlife recovery success story.<\/p>\n

Let’s hope that Jackie and Shadow continue to experience success of their own.<\/p>\n

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Feb 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n