History of Jackie and Shadow in Timeline

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By Popular Timelines Editorial Team  · Updated:
Jackie and Shadow

Jackie and Shadow are a pair of wild bald eagles living near Big Bear Lake, California. Since 2018, their nesting activities, including attempts to hatch and raise eaglets, have been live-streamed, offering viewers a glimpse into the lives of these magnificent birds in their natural habitat.

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2012: Eagles discovered in Big Bear Valley

In 2012, San Bernardino National Forest rangers discovered that Big Bear Valley had become nesting territory for eagles.

2017: Jackie came to public's attention

In 2017, Jackie, believed to be the first eaglet hatched in Big Bear Valley, came to the public's attention when she and her mate took over an abandoned nest beside a live-stream camera.

2018: Live-stream Started

In 2018, Friends of Big Bear Valley began live-streaming Jackie and Shadow's attempts to hatch and raise offspring.

2023: Attempt to hatch eggs during storms

In 2023, Jackie and Shadow's live-stream gained significant attention when they attempted to hatch eggs despite multiple atmospheric rivers that brought 45 inches of snow to the area.

February 2024: Egg update

As of February 2024, Jackie and Shadow have laid 14+ eggs together, five of which have hatched, with two or three of the eaglets surviving into adulthood.

2025: Successfully hatched three eggs

In 2025, the pair successfully hatched three eggs.