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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The only thing that reassures me that things will get better is that i’m hoping with every fiber in my being that Sandy and Luna are together taking care of each other and playing beakies😃
I’m amazed at how emotional I am…I get so choked up. The mind will not stop asking all the questions. Are Sandy and Luna eating????I know everyone feels the same way. 💔 my heart is broken . Agreed bozsmom!!!!!!
you know, we have so much in this world under attack. Our forests and beautiful lands, our climate, our quality of life. . .and i won’t mention the worst of it here, JUST to say that this pair of eagles and their offspring bring us all so much joy, and so much heartfelt care. We want to see them survive, and our beloved pair Jackie and Shadow–well, it just hurts so much to see them hurting–I just hope that in my most sincere and deepest hopes that it is Nature taking its course with Jackie, and not something we’ve done,… Read more »
💗💗beautifully put 💗💗
The last 4 human sentiments could not have been stated more truthfully. Hearts are so heavy over this.
im glad Luna and Sandy have each other. Does not negate the fact that we want the best for Shadow, Jackie and the 2 kids. Prayers and hugs.
poor Shadow, he’s so confused, I feel so sad for him 😟
I too feel so sad for Shadow. He has to feel a loneliness. Praying so hard for Jackie to heal completely and come home to Shadow. Crying about this and hoping only for the best.
It breaks my heart to hear him calling for Jackie 💔
Oh, does it hurt to hear Shadow longing for Jackie.
I’m just waiting for a happy reunion for them. I have to believe in the best….
I thank this site, for letting us share our hurting hearts with one another.
wishing I could give the caretakers of Jackie a big hug.
we will all hang in together on this….
could not have said it better Lisa. I Pray that those workers can fix her up quickly and return her to her nest and family🙏🙏
Thank you bozsmom. Prayers to all who share our love for this beautiful eagle family. Prayers of thanks that she was rescued and now in good hands!!!
Dear Shadow and youngsters, hang in there, with your human family, till beautiful Jackie is strong enough to come home.
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I think that other juvie that is in the area might have scared Luna and Sandy away
That’s what I am worried about too. Breaks my heart too hearing and seeing Shadow looking and looking…
yeah sometimes nature just sucks
You got that right. Innocent creatures shouldn’t have to suffer. So unfair.
kids are usually back at the nest by now 🤔
Shadow was perched on the branch by the nest for a long time (from 16:39 – 19:13) just looking out toward the lake. Didn’t see either of the eaglets at the nest today from 8:30 am and on. No food delivery to the nest either unless it happened before 8:30 am.
Another good explanation regarding Jackie: Says to long to post.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1485547329688972/permalink/1562606011983103/?
Thank you! Very helpful!!
Thank you.
Latest update from Ojai – “Over the past several days, our veterinary and rehabilitation teams have continued providing around the clock care for Bald Eagle patient 26-519, while working to better determine the underlying cause of her condition. One important milestone in her treatment was a successful life-saving transfusion, made possible through the generosity of Spirit, the resident Bald Eagle at California Living Museum (CALM Zoo) in Bakersfield, and the incredible veterinary and animal care teams at CALM Zoo. Their willingness to help is a wonderful reminder of how the wildlife rehabilitation community comes together when an animal is in… Read more »
Thank you so much for sharing this Mary NJ!! It calms me to know Jackie is eating well, even though she is still considered critical, she is showing signs of improvement. Words cannot express our thanks to this whole team of dedicated professionals.Imagine a transfusion! So amazing. Prayers Jackie. The whole world is thinking of you and your Big Bear family. So emotional💕
You’re welcome, redroses. I’ve heard of transfusions in birds before. One time on Nat Geo Wild, a sick macaw brought to the Broward Avian and Exotic Clinic and the vet Dr Kelleher gave the sick macaw a blood transfusion with blood from a healthy donor macaw. I was happy to hear that Jackie got this blood transfusion because it will assist in getting oxygen to her tissues and organs via the red blood cells.