Late on January 26, 2026, the Big Bear eagle nest reached an exciting milestone when Jackie laid her second egg. For viewers watching live, the moment felt close long before it happened. Jackie shifted often, adjusted her position, and made familiar, soft sounds that signaled something important was underway.
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When the egg finally appeared, the nest that held one egg just days earlier now held two. Jackie laid the first egg on January 23, and the second egg confirmed the season is moving forward in a familiar rhythm.
It was one of those quiet but powerful wildlife moments that stays with you.
Congratulations to Jackie and Shadow on their second egg. For many who follow this nest, it felt like a shared celebration, unfolding in real time from living rooms across the world.
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What Happens Next at the Big Bear Eagle Nest
With two eggs now in the nest, viewers may notice that Jackie and Shadow are not incubating constantly yet. This is normal behavior known as delayed incubation. Bald eagles often incubate off and on while the clutch is still being laid, which helps the eggs hatch closer together and gives the eaglets a better chance to grow at a similar pace.
Delayed incubation gives each eaglet a stronger chance once hatching begins.
Because Jackie often lays her eggs about three days apart, a third egg remains possible in the days ahead. For now, the nest settles into a watchful pause as Jackie carefully tends the eggs and Shadow stays nearby, ready to support whatever comes next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Jackie lay her second egg?
Jackie laid her second egg at the Big Bear eagle nest on January 26, 2026.
When did Jackie lay the first egg laid?
Jackie laid the first egg three days earlier, on January 23, 2026.
Why aren’t Jackie and Shadow sitting on the eggs all the time yet?
Bald eagles often practice delayed incubation while laying a clutch, incubating the eggs off and on at first.
Could Jackie lay a third egg?
It’s possible. Jackie often lays eggs about three days apart, so a third egg could arrive around January 29, 2026.
