A Canada goose flying near the Decorah eagles nest turned an ordinary incubation shift into a brief but memorable moment…
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.
On March 9, 2026, as evening settled over Big Bear Lake, a quiet and tender moment unfolded high in the towering pines. Shadow returned to their Big Bear eagle nest just as dusk approached, stepping carefully onto the massive structure where Jackie was already settled over their precious eggs. The reunion was gentle but unmistakable.
On the rainy morning of March 4, 2026, At the USS Steel Bald Eagle Cam Stella was incubating their three eggs, her mate Irv arrived carrying a fish, giving her a welcome chance to eat. The weather was soaking wet, and both eagles looked completely drenched. Stella immediately showed interest in the meal. For an eagle that has been sitting on eggs for long periods of time, bringing food deliveries like this are important.
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.