Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow – Watch the Video:
Jackie, Shadow & the Raven: Morning on the Lookout Snag
The Lookout Snag is one of Jackie and Shadow’s favorite perches near the nest. From here they can:
- Scan the valley for intruders and hunting opportunities
- Share long, cozy moments side-by-side
- Treat viewers to those classic Jackie & Shadow duets
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In this clip:
- Both eagles sit close together, clearly comfortable in each other’s company
- A raven flies in below Jackie, surfing the wind and making playful passes
- Jackie stays calm but alert, eventually responding with a few decisive wing slaps to send the raven on its way
Ravens and bald eagles often share the same landscape around Big Bear Lake. It’s not unusual to see ravens testing boundaries near the nest or perches, but Jackie has plenty of experience keeping them in line.
Shadow the “Stickman” Keeps Building the Perfect Nest
After the excitement on the Lookout Snag, Shadow heads to the nest and brings in another perfectly shaped stick. Fans have started calling him the “Stickman” and even comparing him to a feathered handyman who always knows where every stick should go.
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Shadow:
- Picks out a curved, sturdy branch that fits the nest rim just right
- Works it into place with careful nudges and tugs
- Adds to the growing wall of sticks that will help protect future eaglets from Big Bear winds
Viewers love watching his craftsmanship and often point out how intelligent and deliberate he is with every branch he chooses. Over the years, Shadow has built quite a reputation as an excellent eagle dad and master nest architect.
Nest Prep After Gizmo & Sunny’s Season
This nest has had a big year. In 2025:
- Jackie and Shadow successfully raised eaglets, including Gizmo and Sunny, who both fledged from this very nest.
- Thousands of viewers around the world watched every step of the season on the Friends of Big Bear Valley live cams.
Now, with the eaglets out exploring the wider world, Jackie and Shadow are:
- Re-shaping the nest bowl
- Adding sticks to reinforce the sides
- Getting ready for the next nesting season, when new eggs and tiny fluffs may once again fill the Big Bear nest
Every stick Shadow brings in—and every adjustment Jackie makes—helps secure the structure, and prepare a safe home for future eaglets.
Why Fans Love Watching Jackie & Shadow
Viewers share how:
- Starting the day with “coffee with Jackie and Shadow” has become a calming ritual
- Watching the nest helps lower stress and blood pressure as people listen to the forest sounds
- Shadow’s careful stick-placing and Jackie’s calm confidence feel like watching the “cutest couple” working together
- Long-time fans love seeing them side-by-side on the snag, still deeply bonded after so many seasons together
From laughter at the raven’s antics to heartfelt messages from people recovering from illness or injury, this eagle family has become a source of comfort, joy, and community for people all over the world.
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From early morning duets on the Lookout Snag to stick deliveries, egg laying, hatching, and fledging, the Big Bear cams offer a front-row seat to the lives of Jackie, Shadow, and their eaglets all year long.
