Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow lay 2 eggs, first of the season
BIG BEAR, Calif. -- Big Bear's beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, have laid their first eggs of the season.
It's something that was anticipated by many after the two were seen building up their nest and getting extra friendly with one another on the live nest camera, which is owned and operated by the non-profit Friends of Big Bear Valley.
The pair have raised several eaglets in the past, including Sunny and Gizmo last year.
The first egg of the season was spotted on Friday, and the second egg was spotted on Monday. It remains to be seen whether Jackie will lay more.
"Mating will continue until all eggs in the clutch are laid. Only Jackie knows how many and when she is done," the non-profit said in an Instagram post. "Eggs are laid 3-5 days apart. Jackie tends to lay every 3 days. In the meantime, if other eggs are on the way, incubation for Egg#1 is delayed in order for all eggs to hatch closer together. This helps with the survival rate of the chicks after hatching."
