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.
Previous Year Egg Laid 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
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. Alternatively, switch to the nest view for a close-up look at Jackie and Shadow on the bald eagle nest. Viewers often zoom in to see egg turning, feeding, and wing exercises from growing eaglets. You can also catch nighttime visits under infrared lights. Whether you drop in for a quick check or follow the pair through the nesting season, the Big Bear Eagle cams offer a front-row seat to the lives of Jackie and Shadow in all four seasons.
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Two adults. Wonder who?
The eagle in the front looks like HD1. Brown spot on the top of the head and band on the leg. The adult in the back is perched on the branch that Shadow likes to perch on, but I can’t tell if it is him or another eagle.
Jackie, you and Shadow were loved by so many you can’t imagine. My heart is broken on hearing that you have passed on. Watch over Sandy and Luna and guide them through life. Also, watch over Shadow who loved you so much. Your nest will never be the same. You and Shadow show so much love and cared for your little ones no matter what was thrown on you [deep snow, rain, and heat] but you made sure the babies always came first. You are no longer suffering and the gods took you and made you well. Soar high and… Read more »
You are so right with it all, Shadow lives her so much – his everything. I heard him getting hoarse a week ago or so, from calling to her. And the nest will definitely never be the same. 🤗❤️
That’s sad about him calling and calling her.
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SOMEONE ON YOU TUBE (INDICATES BBC World) posted a video supposedly showing the last minute.
“Big Bear Eagle JACKIE’S LAST MOMENT” at top
Don’t even look at the picture displayed!!!!!!!
what????
I heard this guy is showing Jackie’s last breaths and that it’s pretty bad. I see the video, but won’t open it.
Oh that isnt right
I agree. I just wanted to keep someone from accidentally opening it.
where do you find these things?
I was just on youtube, looking for a big bear live video to check on Shadow, when it popped up.
I think we lost our private chat.
I hope not.
I dont see it
I just queried “”Big Bear Live,” and it came up with others.
probably AI crap😠
Maybe. 😲😦😖
you’ve got my vote.
Thank you for the warning, Karen. I have no desire to watch anything horrible like that. It’s hard to believe that someone would even want to video tape that moment or that OJAI authorities would permit it.
RIP Jackie, you will be missed. I enjoyed watching you and Shadow every year. Fly high Jackie😭
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I don’t mean to e heartless, but if there weren’t any cameras to watch this wildlife….how would you all be? Yes, it is very sad, and they did try to save her- little too late. Not knowing how sick she was for a long time. The nature in us want everything to be ok with wild life, but that’s what it is WILD! I think the cameras are great, but when something bad happens you have to remember it’s wild!
I’m not a heartless person, but realistic.
Birds hide it when they are sick. It is instinct whether captive or wild. It is supposed to be a defense of appearing weak to predators. I know this, I’ve had a bird in my living room since 1983. People get very attached to their pets, but also the wildlife they see for years and years. Their personalities emerge and you witness their struggles and triumphs. People are human, with human emotions and feelings, just like we are told that wild creatures don’t have our emotions. Our humanism needs to work through our emotions, and we do that by sharing… Read more »
Well said Debbie……we know its wildlife but it doesnt make it any easier♥
No it doesn’t. We are always told not to not anthropomorphism animals, so let us be humans. We don’t hurt the wildlife because of the emotions we risk because we want to watch them. It is our choice. I fully realize to watch, I have to go through these things, and I still do it! Maybe I am dumb but it is my choice. And I have company.
Yes you do
Yes, good points, Debbie. Just because we can’t control them doen’t mean we shouldn’t care.
masterpiece of an explanation! 😍
Thank you HNF. I was worried you might be mad at some things I said.
I know you aren’t heartless or uncaring. It is hard to understand we are also realistic. We know we will endure these emotions from time to time. Some have been watching for 16 years. But we are drawn to it. We choose to watch the joy even if we know we will have to live through the sad. Sorta like getting a golden retriever puppy. We know in 10-14 years we will experience an intense grief, but we do it anyway. When it happens, many go and get a new puppy as soon as their emotions allow. And do it… Read more »
thank you debbie
So true, Debbie! All the moments of joy that animals provide greatly outweigh the few moments of sorrow.
Thanks. My words were hard for me to express.
You expressed them just fine, Debbie.
This is so sad. I was so hopeful. Thank you to all those on the care team. I know you did the best you could. 💜
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You are right! They worked hard to do all they could.