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Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch on Easter in Big Bear
Eaglets of famous pair Jackie and Shadow make their debut on live cam
Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:19pm
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The annual hatching of bald eagle chicks in Big Bear is an inspiring conservation success story, demonstrating the resilience of this iconic species.Big Bear City TodayIn an Easter surprise, the first chick of bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow made its wobbly debut on the Big Bear live cam on Sunday, while the second eaglet has now fully hatched. Both chicks are reported to be healthy and thriving as their journey begins.
Why it matters
The annual hatching of Jackie and Shadow's eaglets is a highly anticipated event for thousands of fans who follow the Big Bear bald eagle cam. The successful nesting and rearing of these chicks is an important milestone for the recovery of bald eagle populations in California.
The details
Jackie and Shadow are a mated pair of bald eagles who have nested in the Big Bear area of California for several years. Their 2026 chicks began hatching on Easter Sunday, with the first eaglet making its first appearance on the live cam that day. The second chick has since also fully hatched and both are reported to be healthy and being well cared for by their parents.
- The first chick hatched on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.
- The second chick fully hatched in the days following the first hatchling.
The players
Jackie
A female bald eagle who, along with her mate Shadow, has nested in the Big Bear area of California for several years.
Shadow
The male bald eagle who, along with his mate Jackie, has nested in the Big Bear area of California for several years.
What’s next
Fans will continue to follow the progress of Jackie and Shadow's eaglets via the Big Bear bald eagle live cam over the coming weeks and months as the chicks grow and prepare to fledge the nest.
The takeaway
The annual hatching of bald eagle chicks in the Big Bear area is an inspiring conservation success story, demonstrating the resilience of this iconic species and the power of dedicated wildlife monitoring efforts to engage the public.
