Watch the Big Bear Eagle Cam Live
Watch the Big Bear Eagle cam live from Big Bear Lake, California. Follow Shadow, Kaydee (KD1), and the latest activity at the bald eagle nest with close-up and wide-angle live views.
The Big Bear eagle cams provide two different views of the nest and surrounding territory. Cam 1 offers a closer look at the nest, while Cam 2 shows a wider view of the trees, weather, and activity around Big Bear Lake.
Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam 1 Live
Big Bear Eagle Wide Angle Cam 2 Live
Current Big Bear Eagle Update
Shadow remains active around the Big Bear territory, and Kaydee, the younger banded eagle previously known as KD1, has continued spending time near him. Raptor biologist Pete Bloom says their recent nest activity, including Kaydee moving sticks and preening Shadow, suggests the two are forming a pair bond.
Latest Big Bear Eagle Nest Updates
Jackie & Shadow history
Breeding season usually starts in the fall, with courtship flights and stick-carrying in October and November.
Read more
The eagles typically lay eggs in late January. Incubation, hatching, and early chick rearing run through late winter and early spring.
Over the years, Jackie and Shadow have become fan favorites as viewers watch them overcome storms, snow, heat, and the occasional raven or intruding eagle. Their nest sits more than a mile above sea level in the San Bernardino Mountains. Here, changing weather at Big Bear Lake can bring bright sunshine one day and heavy snow the next. That dramatic setting makes every visit to the Big Bear Eagle cam a little different. You may see calm sunrise lake views or intense wind and snow events that test the nest.
Egg-Laying Dates
2018–2019 Mar 6, Mar 9
2019–2020 Jan 8, Jan 11
2020–2021 Jan 6, Jan 9, Jan 13 · Feb 8, Feb 11
2021–2022 Jan 22, Jan 25
2022–2023 Jan 11, Jan 14
2023–2024 Jan 25, Jan 28, Jan 31
2024–2025 Jan 22, Jan 25, Jan 28
2025-2026 Jan 23 – two fledged, Sandy and Luna
The live camera feeds are provided by Friends of Big Bear Valley, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the eagles and their habitat. To learn more, read nest updates, or make a donation that helps keep the cameras running. This also supports local conservation, visit friendsofbigbearvalley.org.
Use the wide-angle view to watch the surrounding forest and weather over Big Bear Lake. Switch to the nest view for a close-up look at Shadow and the latest activity at the bald eagle nest. Depending on the season, viewers may see courtship, nest building, egg turning, feeding, eaglet growth, territorial visits, and nighttime activity under infrared lights. Whether you drop in for a quick check or follow the nest throughout the year, the Big Bear Eagle cams offer a front-row view of the changing activity in Shadow’s territory while preserving the remarkable history of Jackie and Shadow.
FAQ
Who are the eagles on the Big Bear Eagle cam?
Jackie and Shadow were the beloved bald eagle pair associated with the Big Bear nest for many years. After Jackie died in August 2026, Shadow continued using the territory and nest. A younger banded eagle known as KD1, now named Kaydee, has since been spending increasing amounts of time around Shadow, including visits to the nest.
Where can I watch the Big Bear Eagle cam live?
You can watch the Big Bear Eagle cam live right here from Big Bear Lake, California. The live cameras provide close-up and wide-angle views of the bald eagle nest, where viewers can follow Shadow and the latest activity around the Big Bear territory throughout the year.
What is the difference between Big Bear Eagle Cam 1 and Cam 2?
Big Bear Eagle Cam 1 provides a closer view of the nest, making it easier to watch the eagles, eggs, eaglets, feeding, and nest activity. Cam 2 offers a wider view of the nest area, surrounding trees, weather, and the landscape around Big Bear Lake.
When do the Big Bear eagles usually lay eggs?
Egg laying at the Big Bear bald eagle nest usually takes place during the winter. In recent seasons, eggs have often been laid in January, although the exact timing can vary from year to year.
What can I see on the Big Bear live eagle cams?
Depending on the season, you may see nest building, courtship, egg laying, incubation, hatching, feeding, eaglet growth, flying practice, territorial behavior, and visits from other birds. The wide-angle Big Bear Eagle cam can also provide dramatic views of snow, wind, changing weather, and the surrounding forest.
Where is the Big Bear Eagle nest located?
The nest is located near Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. The nest sits at a high elevation, where changing mountain weather can bring sunshine, wind, snow, and cold temperatures during the nesting season.
Who is Kaydee (KD1) at the Big Bear Eagle nest?
Kaydee is a banded bald eagle previously known as KD1. She was banded as a young eagle in Southern California in 2022 and began spending time around Shadow and the Big Bear territory in August 2026.
Are Shadow and Kaydee a pair?
Not officially. Raptor biologist Pete Bloom says Shadow and Kaydee appear to be forming a pair bond and believes it is highly likely they will be a pair by the time nesting begins around December.
Latest Big Bear Comments On Posts:
-
She is a bonafied clout chaser. Read more
-
Jackie's spirit is in kaydee, we are all being healed Jackie lives on. Read more
-
How are Shadow's kids doing lately? I know they are way too young to have mate yet. Read more
-
What happened to the two eagle kids? I've been away and need to catch up on this beloved family. Read more
-
Hey, back off. I lost my first wife, mother of our 2 sons and one 2 year old daughter to cancer. I d… Read more
-
Only one way to find out, and that ain’t by questioning either one. Kind of like humans in that resp… Read more
😢😭I’m crying right now was praying everyday,,Love you Jackie
So sad to hear this news. 😭 “It is with profound sadness that we share that Patient 26-519 passed away in the early hours of this morning, following more than three weeks of intensive medical care. Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting specialists. She remained critically ill, receiving oxygen therapy, supportive treatment, and around-the-clock monitoring in our intensive care unit. Throughout her time at Ojai Raptor Center, every decision was guided by the available medical evidence, her welfare, and our responsibility to do… Read more »
Fly high and be free beautiful lady you have brought so much joy over the years and you will be missed dearly. And never forgetting 😢
😥
A second female…?
Yes, she seems to be providing comfort. She is KD1, from a nest about 75 miles away. She is about 4.5 years old. Just a quiet, easy relationship right now. He is still waiting for Jackie. Hormone season is a ways off, so they aren’t thinking about the mating stuff right now. At least that’s what the experts say.
anyone else getting a smaller camera view today? mine doesn’t seem to be the normal size and I checked my zoom and that’s normal
Mine hasnt changed but one person i know it did
it came back on its own . it was weird I lost a inch and half on each side🙄🤔
Oh good…maybe these updates are over.
Shadow is waiting for his love to return
Feel so sorry for him , he will be griefing as he probably has been since it happened.. Fly high Jackie 😭😭😭
When I posted this I had no idea that Jackie was gone. Now i am sitting here crying like i haven’t done since my son passed away. This is not the way this should have ended. poor shadow not knowing where his lady is . be brave shadow we all love you
Yes, it’s difficult to see Shadow perched in that tree, watching and waiting, scanning the lake and the trees looking for some sign of Jackie.😞One of the people living in the area said that Jackie and Shadow remained at Big Bear Lake during the summer (unlike some eagle pairs that part for the summer and then reunite for nesting and mating season), so he must sense that something is very wrong with Jackie since she has been gone for weeks. In time, he will choose another strong and courageous female.
That eagle may be KD1. There is a brown spot on the top of her head. Enlarged photo showing the brown spot on top of her head. She also has a band on her leg.
Good morning Shadow.
Sure is lonesome here. I went to SWFL and read. So many of the people here also went through fairly recently what happened to F-23, and now, so soon, with Jackie. No wonder we feel as we do. Harriet was just 3 years ago.
So many adults have passed or disappeared since I’ve been watching the past 6 years (Mr North of Decorah, the banded male at Duke, Alex and Andria – Louis and Anna of Kisatchie, F23 and Harriet of SWFL, the male at the old Hayes nest, Claire at US Steel) and I don’t even watch every nest, so I’m sure that there were more than that during those 6 years. Then there was Ozzie of SWFL who was injured in a battle with M15 before I started watching. It is just a tough life being an eagle. Lots of physical challenges… Read more »
I understand, and know it is natural and nature. I decided to limit my watching for the most part to SPO sites, but I do watch NEFL occasionally. I think the video showing Jackie swimming in the water towards people really jarred me. It is not natural for wild eagles to get help from people. Jackie showed so much intelligence and the will to live. It also affected me the talk about the special oxygen enclosure Jackie was put in. The last time I saw my avatar alive she was in such an enclosure.
All of the eagles I mentioned are on SPO. I don’t have time to watch other websites’ nests too. Some of them start hatching at the same time and I can’t keep up with them all. Yes, she did have a strong will to live, but it must be hard for a wild bird to be confined like that for a good amount of time and have all of those medical procedures. I’m sure that the stress of it all affected her immune system and her will to live. She didn’t know that the humans’ hope was that someday she… Read more »
Thanks Mary.
Oh Debbie, what a sad memory to hold forever. 💔
Yes it is tough watching or reading about all this. Even though we know it’s part of nature… except when it is lead poisoning caused by humans.
That’s right. Humans need to be more cautious and respectful. At least give the beautiful creatures a chance…
💯 percent!
Lots of human causes: electrocution, wind farms, chemically contaminated water bodies from industry, pesticide/herbicides runoff and put in the water intentionally to control vegetation or mosquitos that have adverse effects, car/truck/train collisions, fishing equipment (fishing hooks, getting caught in fishing netting, lines with lead sinkers), lead shot from hunting, etc. I even saw a video of an adult female eagle that was caught in fence that had to be rescued. I know that some adults have lived to 28 years like Harriet or even 40 years like those in captivity, but to me, it almost seems like a miracle if… Read more »
Yes I agree with you. It’s hard on us because we don’t know why she died. But i believe the treatment and being held in captivity was hard on her also. They did everything they could I’m sure. I’m very sad that she is gone, but relieved that she isn’t suffering.
It’s not fair for those beautiful creatures.
We have to accept nature, but it is difficult at times. Hugs for you Lisa. I know your heart.
Thank you Debbie.