Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome first egg of 2026

The eagle egg has landed.

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Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, two of Big Bear’s most famous birds, have welcomed their first egg of 2026.

A screen grab shows a close-up look at Jackie and Shadow’s first egg of the 2026 nesting season Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Big Bear. (Courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley)

The 24-7 camera footage, installed by the environmental nonprofit group Friends of Big Bear Valley to capture life in the eagles’ nest...