Luna reached the Y branch at Big Bear for the first time, bringing Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets one step closer to fledging before returning to Sandy for the sweetest little beaky-kiss moment.
Not every memorable moment at Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear nest arrives with alarm calls, aerial drama, or sudden movement…
On the afternoon of March 1, 2026, The Big Bear eagles incubation routine took a charmingly stubborn turn. The eggs were safe, the forest was quiet, and Shadow was settled low in the nest bowl like he had personally signed a long-term lease. Then Jackie returned, and what should have been a quick shift change turned into a gentle, funny little standstill.