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Ravens Breach Big Bear Eagles’ Nest, Jackie and Shadow Lose Freshly Laid Eggs

The nonprofit that runs the nest camera says a second clutch remains possible later this season without any guarantee.

A raven moves an egg from the nest of Jackie, one of the famous Big Bear bald eagles, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Courtesy of Friends of the Big Bear Valley)
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Overview

  • Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed Friday that ravens entered the nest and cracked at least one egg seen on the livestream, with both eggs believed to be breached.
  • Video showed a raven pecking a hole in an egg while the adults were away, and Jackie later returned to sit on a damaged egg.
  • The pair had laid this season’s eggs on Jan. 23 and Jan. 26, only days before the loss.
  • The nonprofit reported the nest was left unattended for several hours and said one egg may have already been cracked before the intrusion.
  • Because the loss occurred early in incubation, the group says Jackie could lay a second clutch after roughly a month, though it is not guaranteed.