SWFL eaglet E26 fledged last night, but it was the next morning that made this SWFL Eagles update feel so…
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.
E26 shocked viewers at the Southwest Florida Eagle nest by swallowing a fish nearly whole after an intense struggle with the slippery catch. Just moments earlier, M15 had delivered three live fish within minutes, turning the nest into a remarkable feeding frenzy.
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.
For days, the signs were there. The wing stretches grew longer. The flapping grew stronger. The hops became more deliberate,…