Paybacks are hell, looks like a dead raven juvenile in the nest. Recall ravens ate the eagles' first clutch. #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM
I see Jackie laid another egg. #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM She's been busy, laying 4 eggs and one embryo with no shell since January 23.
Jackie laid egg #2 of her & Shadow’s 2nd clutch this evening. The 4-minute labor brought Jackie’s signature tea kettle sounds and another perfect egg. All good wishes to #Jackie&Shadow for success with this second clutch.
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Jackie laid the 1st egg of their second clutch. Shadow was quick to check on Jackie and meet the egg (got the first, will have to wait for second). Wishing them a successful outcome this time.
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I was right!!!!! Congratulations Jackie!!!!!!!!! #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM #DoubleClutch She double clutched!!!!!!! One month one day after she laid her first egg that was lost on Jan 30 along with the other.
Looks like Jackie laid an embryo that didn't develop a shell but I'm no expert. I saw something bloody emerge, which she ate. #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM
Jackie in labor with Shadow in the nest?? #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM #DoubleClutch Double clutch in progress??
After evening nestorations, Jackie was quite clear about wanting romance ~ including loud declarations and neck nibbles. Shadow was not quite ready and continued tinkering. They made up for it later behind closed branches.
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A juvenile eagle followed #Shadow to the nest hoping to share some of his lunch. Shadow, of course, wouldn’t hear of it. Later, #Jackie arrived for nestorations and mating. Fingers still crossed for a second clutch.
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A snow-covered nest did not keep Shadow from delivering a fish gift to Jackie nor did it keep her from happily collecting it. Shadow also delivered a stick, requiring some placement negotiations. Bonus: snowy beaky kisses.
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#Jackie was enjoying a nice fish when a juvie showed up hoping for a few bites. Jackie dissented ~ loudly.
This video is in warmest memory of Sandy Steers, who was the heart and soul of Big Bear wildlife conservation.
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Looks like Jackie and Shadow may double clutch (lay another set of eggs) after the first set was eaten by ravens early in the incubation period. #eagles #birds #birdsky #FOBBVCAM I say this because they are adding material to the nest bowl.
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RIP Sandy Steers #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM #eaglecam Thanks so much for the privileged view of eagle's nests 💚
'Tis the season for young and unattached eagles to go house shopping. #Jackie&Shadow have been defending their nest & territory from such "shoppers" for the past several days. Wishing them all peace and safety.
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Eagle feeding the hatchlings #KistachieNationalForestEagleCam #eagles #birds RIP Jackie and Shadow's eggs. #FOBBVCAM
It was a sad day in Big Bear. #Jackie&Shadow were away from the nest for nearly 4 hours. Only they know why. In that time, ravens made multiple visits and ultimately breached both of the eggs. Hope to see a 2nd clutch.
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Shadow brings Jackie a fish and she is d-e-l-i-g-h-t-e-d. Eagles parent cooperatively. Learn something, silly hoomans. #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM
Jackie and Shadow switch places at sunset. Eagles parent cooperatively. Learn something, silly hoomans. #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM
This is Jackie in labor about 30 seconds away from laying her second egg yesterday in Big Bear Valley, CA. #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM The eggs are 3 days apart. Will she lay a 3rd like last season?
Jackie had another short labor laying her second egg of the season just before dusk. Shadow had been visiting just 20 minutes before, so he'll get a welcome surprise in the morning. (2026 Jan 26, 17:09:24)
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Mother eagle in the nest sitting on 2 eggs
Jackie and her 2 eggs. The second egg dropped moments ago. #eagles #birds #FOBBVCAM
Jackie flies in to the nest SCREECHING..
You can hear ravens cawing nearby (ravens are known for eating eagle eggs). Good job, Momma! #eagles #ravens #birds #FOBBVCAM
Jackie squealed with glee & made a beeline for the nest when Shadow delivered a fish. But she & Shadow have constructed such a robust fortress, that Jackie stumbled trying to get to the nest. She did prevail in the end.
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Re-re-reposting that Jackie laid an egg yesterday evening as I was recording her randomly. #birds #eagles #BigBearValley #FOBBVCAM
A quick labor for Jackie as she laid the first egg of the season. Shadow quickly came to meet his egg and seemed pretty smitten already. Congrats #Jackie&Shadow !
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JACKIE LAID HER FIRST EGG of 2026 #eagles #birds #BigBearValley #FOBBVCAM
Shadow calling for Jackie #birds #eagles #BigBearValley #FOBBVCAM
Jackie could lay eggs any day now. Last year she laid her first egg on this very date. She & Shadow are putting the final touches on the nest. Throughout this early evening visit, they chortled and snortled away.
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