The Big Bear Eagle Cam, operated by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley, has become a global sensation as thousands tune in daily to watch the iconic bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, at their nest high above Big Bear Lake. This year’s “Pip Watch” has bird enthusiasts on edge, with three eggs laid in late January now reaching the critical 38-day incubation mark—a period when hatching could begin if the eggs are viable.
The live-streaming camera, installed 120 feet up in a Jeffrey pine, offers a rare, 24/7 window into the eagles’ world, capturing everything from egg-laying and incubation to feeding routines and the dramatic first cracks of hatching The project not only entertains but also educates, with the Friends of Big Bear Valley providing regular updates, educational outreach, and conservation advocacy to inspire environmental awareness and protect local wildlife habitats.
Jackie and Shadow have become local celebrities, with previous seasons drawing massive audiences and even classroom lesson plans built around their nesting cycles While nature remains unpredictable—only five of Jackie’s eggs have hatched in past years—hope is high that this season will bring new eaglets to Big Bear Valley.
Catch the action live and join the community waiting for the first signs of a pip, as the next chapter for Big Bear’s beloved eagles unfolds.
