Morning light filled Big Bear Valley as Jackie returned to the nest with fresh grass and greeted Shadow with a tender beaky kiss. The quiet exchange set the tone for a special day at the Big Bear eagle nest—but before evening arrived, Shadow had one more heartwarming surprise waiting.
Early this morning on February 17, 2026, the Hays mom eagle was hard at work in her nest. She shifted sticks, tugged at branches, and carefully fluffed the soft lining beneath her feet. Every movement looked purposeful. This is the time of the season when small adjustments matter, when a sturdy pile of sticks slowly becomes something more important. Then, without warning, broad wings cut through the quiet. A wild turkey flew up and landed on a branch in the nest tree.
On February 12, 2026, what should have been a routine meal at the Big Bear eagle nest turned into one…
The Duke Farms bald eagle nest entered a powerful but exciting moment in the early hours of January 18, 2026. Snow, cold, and wind pressed in around the nest, creating a scene that felt both harsh and deeply still. Yet beneath those winter conditions, a familiar and hopeful event was unfolding.
Jackie and Shadow’s morning at the Big Bear eagle nest on January 17, 2026, didn’t start with anything dramatic. At first, it looked like a normal day high in the tree. But as the hours passed, it became clear that this was no ordinary visit. What unfolded was a steady, focused effort that showed just how ready these two eagles are for what may come next at Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear eagle nest.