The 2026 season began with heartbreak when ravens destroyed Jackie’s first two eggs. But Jackie laid a second clutch—two eggs that hatched on April 4 and 5, becoming Sandy and Luna. These eaglets grew rapidly, often seen cuddling, wing‑slapping, and testing their balance in the windy nest. On June 28, Sandy fledged accidentally when Luna hopped over her and knocked her off the edge; she landed safely on lower branches. Luna fledged the next day with a clean, strong flight. Their successful fledging marked the end of a dramatic but triumphant season.

Today, Jackie and Shadow remain the most‑watched bald eagle pair in California. Their nest cam attracts viewers worldwide who follow every egg laid, every storm endured, and every eaglet’s first wobbly wing flap. Jackie—once the valley’s first eaglet—has become its matriarch, raising new generations in the same nest where she was born.

Latest News: Big Bear’s bald eagle nest is entering a period of transition after the loss of Jackie, who died on August 10, 2026 following weeks of intensive treatment for a severe and still‑unidentified illness. Additional test results are pending, and wildlife experts hope they will clarify the cause of her decline. Her longtime mate, Shadow, continues to remain in the territory and visit the nest, and biologists believe he may eventually attract a new partner as other eagles have already begun appearing in the area. With the nest cam still streaming, viewers are watching closely to see how Shadow adjusts and whether a new pair bond forms before the next breeding season begins in late fall.