Big Bear Eagles Hatch Two Eaglets; Third Egg May Hatch Soon

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Two fluffy eaglets have successfully hatched at Big Bear Lake's famous nest, ending a two-year drought for bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.

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The first eaglet emerged Monday night after 35 days of incubation, with millions watching the dramatic "pip-to-hatch" process on the 24/7 eagle cam.

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Tuesday morning brought a second eaglet, while a third egg remains viable at day 35 of incubation with potential to hatch until March 10.

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The newborn chicks face critical challenges including thermoregulation and weather vulnerability until they develop waterproof feathers at six weeks.

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These tiny eaglets will undergo remarkable growth, reaching over three feet tall in just 10-14 weeks before attempting their first flights.

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The 2025 success follows disappointing seasons where three eggs laid in January 2024 failed to hatch, likely due to embryonic development issues.

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California's bald eagle population has rebounded from just 30 breeding pairs in 1977 to over 500 pairs today, with the Big Bear nest becoming a worldwide educational resource.

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The Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle cam has transformed into a valuable conservation tool used by schools across 30 states, recording over 5,000 student sign-ups in 2024 alone.

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