Shadow Brings Fish and Fluff — Is Jackie Laying a Second Egg Today?

Shadow delivered fish and soft nesting fluff to Jackie as she guarded her egg on February 26. Now February 27 falls within the typical three-day window for a second egg — and nest watchers are on alert. Could Jackie lay again today?

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A Hungry Young Eagle Comes Too Close to Jackie & Shadow’s Nest

On 2-18-2026, a hungry young eagle circled too close to Jackie and Shadow’s snowy nest high above Big Bear Lake. As Shadow guarded a freshly delivered coot in the winter cold, tension rose in the snow-covered branches.

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