The Glen Hazel eagles are closing out March with two eggs tucked deep in the nest bowl and the next…
Not every memorable moment at Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear nest arrives with alarm calls, aerial drama, or sudden movement…
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.
For a brief moment on March 4, 2026, the Big Bear eagle nest looked empty. The eggs sat uncovered in the center of the massive stick nest while the camera quietly streamed the scene to thousands of viewers watching live. No adult eagle was visible on screen, the eggs appeared alone, and in the background, the unmistakable sound of ravens echoed through the forest. For many watching the Big Bear eagle cam, it was enough to make their hearts race.
On the morning of February 28, 2026, as the first light crept over Big Bear Lake, something quietly changed in the nest. Jackie had guarded her eggs through the night. The forest was still. The air was cold. Then she lifted her head and began calling into the valley. Her morning vocals were strong and deliberate, echoing across the trees. Shadow answered. Within moments, she rose from the nest bowl and flew toward the Lookout Snag for her sunrise break. And that is when it happened. Shadow flew in to relieve her — and discovered there were now two eggs waiting in the nest.