Big Bear Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow Hatch Two Chicks After Years of Losses

The famous eagle pair, followed by thousands via live webcam, welcome two eaglets with hopes for a third to hatch soon.

Jackie and Shadow, a pair of bald eagles in Big Bear, California, have successfully hatched two eaglets after three years of unsuccessful nesting seasons.
The hatchings occurred late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, with a third egg still being monitored for signs of hatching.
The eagle couple has faced significant challenges in recent years, including eggs lost to raven predation and harsh weather conditions.
Tens of thousands of viewers worldwide followed the hatching process via a live webcam operated by Friends of Big Bear Valley, a nonprofit dedicated to eagle conservation.
The eaglets will remain in the nest for 10–12 weeks before fledging, while a naming contest involving local third graders is expected to determine their names.