Pip pip hooray! One of Jackie and Shadow's chicks is starting to break out of its shell
- Posted on April 4, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
Big Bear's iconic bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, are experiencing a triumphant breeding season as their egg enters the hatching phase with visible pipping. This milestone represents hope and renewal for the wildlife community, following the devastating loss of their previous clutch to predatory ravens. The pipping process signals the beginning of a challenging journey for the eaglets, marking a critical moment in the eagle family's reproductive cycle and captivating observers worldwide.
Pip pip hooray! One of Jackie and Shadow's chicks is starting to break out of its shell
One of the Big Bear bald eagle couple's eggs started to hatch, known as a "pip." The event marks a joyous turnaround after the raptors lost their first clutch to ravens.
