‘Pip Watch’ Begins for Big Bear Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow
Viewers are tuning to the 24-hour nest livestream for the first signs of a hatch.
Overview
- Friends of Big Bear Valley, which kicked off “Pip Watch” Tuesday, says the two eggs have entered the expected hatching window.
- The current clutch replaces eggs lost in January when ravens invaded the nest, prompting closer watch this season.
- After an internal pip and first crack, an eaglet can take up to 48 hours to emerge, so viewers may see long pauses.
- Caretakers say the adults may stand, tilt their heads, or lean in to hear faint peeps and scratches from inside the shells.
- A 24-hour live feed on Friends of Big Bear Valley’s YouTube channel lets people watch, and the group will post any confirmed pip.