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Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow Welcome Second Egg!

1/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jackie and Shadow, bald eagles of Big Bear Valley, laid their second egg on January 26, 2026, after the first on January 23, 2026.
Friends of Big Bear Valley, which runs a 24/7 livestream, confirmed both parents are tending to the nest.
They practice delayed incubation to hatch the eggs closer together.
Jackie has previously laid three eggs per clutch.
The community awaits Pip Watch as incubation progresses.

History

Historical Context

The Bald Eagle Recovery Act of 1978 initiated critical conservation efforts, following the 1972 DDT ban that allowed eagle populations to rebound from a mere 487 pairs in 1963 to over 10,000 by the early 2000s. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's ongoing monitoring and community involvement, such as that of Friends of Big Bear Valley, highlight the importance of public engagement in wildlife preservation.

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Story summary

Jackie and Shadow, bald eagles of Big Bear Valley, laid their second egg on January 26, 2026, after the first on January 23, 2026.
Friends of Big Bear Valley, which runs a 24/7 livestream, confirmed both parents are tending to the nest.
They practice delayed incubation to hatch the eggs closer together.
Jackie has previously laid three eggs per clutch.
The community awaits Pip Watch as incubation progresses.

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