BIG BEAR, Calif. (KABC) — Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, have laid their first egg of the season.<\/p>\n
It’s something that was anticipated by many after the two were seen building up their nest and getting extra friendly with one another on the live nest camera<\/a>, which is owned and operated by the non-profit Friends of Big Bear Valley.<\/p>\n The pair have raised several eaglets in the past, including Sunny and Gizmo last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sunny and Gizmo, Big Bear’s beloved eaglets, will soon hit a big milestone: taking their first flights.<\/p>\n As the seasoned parents watch over their new egg, it remains to be seen whether Jackie will lay more.<\/p>\n “Mating will continue until all eggs in the clutch are laid. Only Jackie knows how many and when she is done,” the non-profit said in an Instagram post<\/a>. “Eggs are laid 3-5 days apart. Jackie tends to lay every 3 days. In the meantime, if other eggs are on the way, incubation for Egg#1 is delayed in order for all eggs to hatch closer together. This helps with the survival rate of the chicks after hatching.”<\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2026 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n