Shadow appeared to make his first mating attempt with Kaydee at Big Bear, but the brief interaction may have been something else. Then Kaydee delivered a side kick that sent Shadow flying and turned the evening into one unforgettable encounter.
On the afternoon of February 9, 2026, high above Big Bear Lake, something shifted. There were no intruders to chase. No ravens testing the edges of the territory. Just tall pines standing guard and a familiar pair moving in sync once again. Then it happened. Jackie pancaked.
Just after daybreak at the Big Bear nest, Jackie and Shadow were heard mating again, a meaningful moment that quietly raised hope for more eggs. Their familiar chortles signaled renewed bonding and the possibility of another chapter this season.