Just days after their first two eaglets hatched, Big Bear's beloved bald eagle family has welcomed the third new member of their family after it finally broke through its shell overnight on Saturday.
The three eaglets belonging to Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow during a morning feeding session. Friends of Big Bear Valley/YouTubeThe first two eggs hatched earlier this week, much to the joy of the community that avidly watches the family. Their journey can be viewed on the YouTube channel hosted by Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit organization that set up the live camera feed that constantly offers a glimpse into their world.
"Thrilled beyond imagination, excited and after waiting so long for these chicks, I can't even describe the emotions I'm having," said Sandy Steer, the Executive Director of Friends of Big Bear Valley.
"They'll continue feeding the chicks and at the same time, they've got all their 7,000 feathers that keep them dry and down under that," Steer said.
This marks the first successful hatchings for the eagle family since 2022, when Spirit was born. The last two seasons saw heartbreak for Jackie and Shadow as none of their eggs hatched. In years past, their eggs have been preyed on by ravens.
Big Bear's beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie (right) and Shadow (left). Friends of Big Bear Valley/YouTubeOfficials say that it usually takes between 10 and 14 weeks before the eaglets grow to be three feet tall.
Jackie, 13, and Shadow, 11, have been in the public eye for people across the United States since 2015, when the camera was installed. Since then, they've gained the love of millions due how easily one can watch their day-to-day happenings. Wildlife officials say that bald eagles mate for life once they select their partner. They can live for as long as 30 years in the wild.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Third eaglet hatches for famed Big Bear bald eagle couple )
Also on site :