In a remarkable turn of events, Jackie and Shadow, Big Bear Valley’s celebrated bald eagle pair, welcomed their third eaglet on March 8, 2025. The hatching occurred during a snowstorm, showcasing the incredible resilience of these majestic birds. The newest addition to the family emerged early Saturday morning after more than 40 hours of breaking through its shell. “And at today’s early morning feeding at 6:13 am, Chick #3 was presented to the world!” announced Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) on their Facebook page. This success story follows years of disappointment for the eagle pair. In 2023, ravens ate … Continue reading Big Bear Eagles’ Third Chick Hatches Amid Snowstorm