{"id":590301,"date":"2026-04-17T19:16:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/590301\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T19:16:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:16:13","slug":"fans-of-famous-big-bear-bald-eagle-couple-asked-to-name-newborn-chicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/590301\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans of famous Big Bear bald eagle couple asked to name newborn chicks"},"content":{"rendered":"

California\u2019s beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, have welcomed two new chicks<\/a> to their nest\u2014 and fans are being asked to help choose their names.<\/p>\n

The Friends of Big Bear Valley kicked off a naming contest, inviting the public to submit ideas for the eaglets, which recently hatched and have already captured hearts<\/a> on the group\u2019s live nest camera.<\/p>\n

Big Bear\u2019s cherished bald eagle duo, Jackie and Shadow, have welcomed two new chicks to their nest. Facebook\/@Friends of Big Bear Valley<\/p>\n

The Friends of Big Bear Valley kicked off a naming contest, inviting the public to submit ideas for the little ones. Facebook\/@Friends of Big Bear Valley<\/p>\n

Those hoping to play parent are asked to make donations to the conservation nonprofit by paying $5 to suggest one name, $10 for three and $25 for 10 submissions.<\/p>\n

The names must be gender-neutral since the eaglets\u2019 sexes are still unknown, and any inappropriate suggestions will be automatically rejected.<\/p>\n

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Submissions are open now through April 26 at 11:59 p.m. and must be entered through the organization\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Viewers have regularly tuned in to Jackie and Shadow\u2019s nest cam in to watch the eaglets grow in real time. Facebook\/@Friends of Big Bear Valley<\/p>\n

Once all the named have been collected, a shortlist will be handed over to third-grade students in the Big Bear area who will ultimately vote to select the winners.<\/p>\n

Viewers have regularly tuned in to Jackie and Shadow\u2019s nest cam in to watch the eaglets grow in real time.<\/p>\n

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In a Facebook update<\/a>, the Friends of Big Bear said the little ones are \u201cclose in age and size, but we can tell some subtle differences in color and behavior. Chick 1, we believe, is a little darker, more submissive, and went exploring out of the nest bowl yesterday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Facebook\/@Friends of Big Bear Valley<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, \u201cits sassy younger sibling was practicing its survival skills. Both found themselves tucked back under their dad after their adventures.\u201d<\/p>\n

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