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Concern Grows Over Missing Eaglet in Big Bear Bald Eagle Nest

Jackie and Shadow, the internet-famous bald eagle pair, are believed to have lost one of their three newly hatched chicks following severe snowstorms in Big Bear Valley.

A bald eagle in a nest atop a tree overlooking Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains in southern Calif., on Feb. 29, 2024.
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Only two eaglets are visible in the Big Bear nest as they finish feeding on Friday morning, March 14, 2025. (Screenshot courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley)

Overview

  • The Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the live eagle nest cam, reported that only two eaglets were visible during a feeding session Friday morning.
  • Heavy snowstorms in the San Bernardino Mountains have partially obstructed the nest's view, leaving the status of the third chick unclear.
  • Jackie and Shadow, whose nesting journey has captivated millions online, had their first successful hatching of three eggs in years, following past losses in 2023 and 2024.
  • Fans expressed sadness and concern across social media, though experts emphasize that nature's outcomes can be unpredictable and beyond human control.
  • The nonprofit has urged viewers to remain hopeful, as the third chick may simply be out of sight due to snow in the nest bowl.