Ravens Raid, Destroy Beloved Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow’s Eggs
A tragic incident has unfolded in Big Bear, California, affecting the local bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow. While the pair was away from their nest, a raven attacked and damaged their newly laid eggs.
Incident Details
On Friday at approximately 3:30 p.m., a raven landed in the nest and pecked at the eggs. Live footage from the nest camera captured the shocking event. At the time of the intrusion, both Jackie and Shadow were not in the nest.
Timeline of Events
- Shadow left the nest around noon on Friday.
- Jackie did not return, leaving the nest empty for several hours.
- During this time, one egg appeared to have broken.
- The raven breached both eggs later in the afternoon.
- Jackie returned to the nest and resumed incubating one of the damaged eggs.
Availability of Future Eggs
The nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the nest camera, discussed the possibility of Jackie laying a second clutch of eggs this season. While it is still early in the breeding season, there is no certainty that this will occur.
Potential Recovery and Future Clutches
For Jackie to lay another set of eggs, her body will need time to recover from the first clutch. This process typically takes about a month. The nonprofit emphasized the importance of patience during this period.
Background on Jackie and Shadow
Jackie and Shadow have successfully raised several eaglets in previous seasons. Last year, they welcomed two eaglets named Sunny and Gizmo, who are now approaching the milestone of their first flights.
Fans of Jackie and Shadow continue to support the beloved bald eagle couple as they navigate this challenging situation, holding hope for a potential recovery and future offspring.
