Hours after Jackie died, KD1 did something never seen before: the banded young eagle landed in Jackie and Shadow’s nest, then ended the night near Shadow.
Jackie, Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle and Shadow’s longtime mate, died August 10 after more than three weeks of intensive care. Her life leaves a legacy far beyond the nest.
Shadow and banded eagle KD1 spent Sunday morning moving through Big Bear before sharing the Twin Pines and exchanging vocals. Then the rain started, while questions swirled about what KD1’s continued presence really means.
El nido está vacío ahora, y con ese vacío surge una pregunta que comparten miles de personas que observan desde…
La posibilidad de una segunda puesta de huevos de las águilas de Big Bear de repente se siente muy real.…
Jackie’s early morning visit to the Big Bear bald eagle nest on January 20, 2026, began quietly, long before sunrise. At around 6 a.m., while the forest was still wrapped in darkness, she flew in and settled onto the nest, setting the tone for a moment that felt both calm and full of anticipation.
El nido de águilas de Big Bear recibió la mañana en silencio, envuelto en una luz tenue y la quietud…
Durante la mayor parte de la historia moderna, las águilas calvas solo pasaban por el Valle de Big Bear en…
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.
No todos los momentos memorables en el nido de Jackie y Shadow en Big Bear llegan acompañados de llamadas de…