Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow see first pip of 2026 hatching season
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- One of the eggs belonging to bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow in Big Bear has begun to hatch, with chirping heard as the chick took its first breath.
- A slight crack in the eggshell was observed on Friday, signaling progress in the hatching process.
- It may take 24 to 48 hours for the chick to fully emerge after breaking through the shell.
- Jackie and Shadow have a second egg in their nest, both of which were laid in February.
- The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley operates cameras monitoring the nest and shared the hatching updates.
