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.
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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.
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Thanks for sighting updates!!!!
picture too, of our sweetest, handsome Shadow.
im still missing our dearest Jackie.
so grateful for Kaydee.
I spy an eagle in the tree! Not picture worthy however.
Yes I think it is Shadow, not sure. He has been there for awhile now
A couple of you mentioned you were in the market for a new printer. After reading, studying, googling, etc I just ordered one. Epson tank inkjet 2980. The tank printers cost more up front but over time, depending on how much printing you do, you will recoup the extra cost in savings on ink cartridges. You might be more interested in the 2900. If you google and find models like 2800, etc, they are older models. The second number should be a 9, not 8.
thank you Debbie!!
You are most welcome. Oh dear, it takes me forever to buy anything. I have to study, research, read, google. I’m overboard! It took me two years to buy a car!
me too! We went away for a few days in June and it took me 3 months to decide……takes me forever too
🤣. But I bet when we do buy something we are more satisfied than our friends who are more impulsive in their purchases.
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Bird on the nest 11am nest time. facing away from camera, and it’s windy. I honestly can’t tell who it is!!! Beautiful sight tho!!😍
That was Shadow. He was there from 10:43 to 11:21. Kaydee didn’t show up. No bands on his feet.
No brown feathers on his head.
Thank you!!
you’re welcome, redroses
Katy is a her lol but we knew what you meant
That was Shadow in the nest, not Kaydee. That’s why I stated that the eagle in the photo (Shadow) had no bands on his feet and no brown feathers on his head. That’s how to tell that it is not Kaydee.
Hello handsome! 😍
Nice pic ML- I can’t tell who it is right now…
Right?!
Hello Shadow in your nice tree!!!
As you know, tomorrow is the first day Autumn. I hope you are doing well Shadow. You are very loved🥰 dearest one!!! Jackie watches over you, always. Only sending love ❤️ and happiness your way ; dearest love 💕.
You got to see Shadow?!
Both were at the nest tonight at 18:54 for about 4 minutes. They moved a few sticks.
BOTH. Thanks Mary that is good news. I put more importance on nest activity, even a short time, than hanging together on a tree
They said that usually the nest building in Big Bear is in October and November, so Kaydee is a little bit early. Since this is her first nest, she probably doesn’t know how long it takes to build. She’s brought sticks four times already, but Shadow hasn’t brought any. I think that he knows from experience that it’s not time to do serious nest work quite yet. As it gets a bit colder and the days get shorter, he should start bringing sticks and spending more time on it.
Thanks for that info Mary. I know Kaydee is young and new, but good to see she is motivated. She will learn but I expect there will be rough times. I don’t think I have experience with a new female, but I did with a new male. It was M15 first season at SWFL which also was my first EVER live cam experience with any creature at all! M and I sure had a long learning curve. He learned so much that first season. I however, was a slow learner!
sorry debbie but it was not M15s first season the number after his name is the year he first made babies at that nest, 2015 his mate F23 joined him in 2023 after Harriet went missing
Kaydee sure is a determined persistent eagle. When F23 mated with M15 in 2023, she was a newly mature adult. She still had some brown feathers on her head. For her first brood, one egg broke and didn’t hatch and the other egg hatched and fledged (E23). I don’t know if it broke because she was an inexperienced mom and put too much pressure on the egg when snuggling to keep the eggs warm. She did better with her second brood (E24 and E25), but unfortunately both eaglets caught avian influenza. With her third brood, one egg remained whole but… Read more »
Thanks for that recount Mary, I had not looked at records enough to put it all together. I suspect it will be a bit of a learning curve with Kaydee also, but I am optimistic she will become a much loved mama, that is, if Shadow and her do bond. I am optimistic about that to.
You’re welcome, Debbie. As of now, it’s looking very promising for them to bond. There haven’t been any other mature female eagles going to the nest or pursuing Shadow. If another female arrived, she would probably have to battle Kaydee for the nest since it seems that Kaydee has already claimed the nest as her own. If a younger mature male eagle came to claim Kaydee and attacked Shadow (like what happened between M15 and Ozzie at SWFL), then anything could happen. But it’s my strong hope (fingers and toes crossed), that all will continue to be peaceful at Big… Read more »
Agreed!! The latest Lady Hawk video showed them together on the nest early evening, doing the body bump thing!! Another sign of bonding. So exciting, and in the same sentence, Queen Jackie is looking down on all of us, especially Shadow💜
I understand the emotions! But we want bonding, eggs, eaglets and what is best for Shadow. Sure seems they will become a pair, but we will see. We will be watching, won’t we!
yes absolutely, I truly want what is best for Shadow and Kaydee. Can’t wait to see what unfolds in this beautiful relationship!!😊
😁. We will be excited if we have eggs. I hope it gets at least that far. We will know we have a pair.
yes!! me too
I think it was Shadow and I think it was on Sunday. But, not positive.
It’s 65 degrees there at big bear, I bet that breeze feels real good to him.😍