Big Bear Bald Eagles' Nest Raided by Ravens, Eggs Laid Days Earlier Broken.
A dramatic turn of events has unfolded in Big Bear, California, as the beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, have seen their nest invaded by ravens, resulting in the loss of both eggs that were laid just days earlier. The nest's live camera captured the devastating scene as a raven landed at 3:30 pm on Friday, pecking away at the eggs.
The situation is particularly concerning since Jackie and Shadow had been tending to their eggs for only a short period. According to Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the live nest camera, Shadow left the nest around noon, leaving it unattended for several hours before the ravens arrived. At that point, one of the eggs was already showing signs of damage.
The non-profit organization released a statement on social media expressing its concern and puzzlement over why the eagles had abandoned their eggs in such a critical stage. While they can't know for certain what drove Jackie and Shadow to leave their nest, it's possible that the eagle pair sensed something was amiss with one of the eggs or were protecting their territory from other bald eagles.
In a disturbing turn of events, the ravens breached both eggs, leaving Jackie to continue incubating only one of them. The situation has left fans of the iconic bald eagles on edge, wondering if Jackie will lay another clutch of eggs later in the season.
Experts note that it generally takes a month for a female's body to recover and be ready to lay eggs again after raising young. However, there is no guarantee that Jackie will follow this timeline, as her decision may depend on various factors.
The Big Bear bald eagles have made headlines several times before, including when they raised their beloved eaglets, Sunny and Gizmo, last year. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting news of the latest development in the saga of these majestic birds, hoping for a successful outcome for Jackie and Shadow.
A dramatic turn of events has unfolded in Big Bear, California, as the beloved bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, have seen their nest invaded by ravens, resulting in the loss of both eggs that were laid just days earlier. The nest's live camera captured the devastating scene as a raven landed at 3:30 pm on Friday, pecking away at the eggs.
The situation is particularly concerning since Jackie and Shadow had been tending to their eggs for only a short period. According to Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the live nest camera, Shadow left the nest around noon, leaving it unattended for several hours before the ravens arrived. At that point, one of the eggs was already showing signs of damage.
The non-profit organization released a statement on social media expressing its concern and puzzlement over why the eagles had abandoned their eggs in such a critical stage. While they can't know for certain what drove Jackie and Shadow to leave their nest, it's possible that the eagle pair sensed something was amiss with one of the eggs or were protecting their territory from other bald eagles.
In a disturbing turn of events, the ravens breached both eggs, leaving Jackie to continue incubating only one of them. The situation has left fans of the iconic bald eagles on edge, wondering if Jackie will lay another clutch of eggs later in the season.
Experts note that it generally takes a month for a female's body to recover and be ready to lay eggs again after raising young. However, there is no guarantee that Jackie will follow this timeline, as her decision may depend on various factors.
The Big Bear bald eagles have made headlines several times before, including when they raised their beloved eaglets, Sunny and Gizmo, last year. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting news of the latest development in the saga of these majestic birds, hoping for a successful outcome for Jackie and Shadow.
what's going on with those ravens? they're like the bird equivalent of troublemakers, always causing drama. i mean, can't they just leave the eagles alone? 
it's not like they have a lot to lose, right? their own nests and eggs are at risk too, you know? 
the thought that one little egg was already damaged and then both were broken... it's just heartbreaking. i guess we can only wait and see what happens next, but my heart is with Jackie and Shadow 
. And now this raven business... I mean, what even is the point of having a live cam if not to prevent this kind of thing from happening in the first place?! It's like, can't they just put a fence around the nest or something? Anyway, poor Jackie, she's got one egg left and I hope she does okay. Maybe these eagles are just trying to protect their territory... but still, it's just so sad 
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anyway, fingers crossed for these amazing eagles 
! Can you imagine if our internet cafe's Wi-Fi password got cracked by some sneaky raccoons? Chaos would ensue 
. But in all seriousness, poor Jackie - she must be feeling pretty ruff about this whole situation 
It's like, can't we just let them have a peaceful season without all the drama? And what's up with Shadow leavin' the nest like that? Did he think she'd be back in 5 minutes or somethin'? 
I hope Jackie's gonna be alright, but it's def makin' me nervous. I mean, those eagles are my babies too 
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omg can u believe this?! so like, jessie and shadow were just about to become eagle parents again after raising their last batch of eaglets 
but then ravens came in and ruined everything 
they were only like a week or two into incubating the eggs and now both are broken 
i feel bad for jessie tho, she's gotta be stressed out right now trying to keep one egg warm while also worrying about not being able to lay more soon 
also wanna know what those ravens were thinking, like "hey let's just break some eagle eggs" 
And poor Jackie, she must be going through so much stress right now. I hope she gets to lay another clutch soon and that her little eaglet gets to grow up happy and healthy 
The whole situation with the ravens and the eggs is wild, but honestly I don't think it's that surprising that Shadow left the nest unattended for a bit. I mean we've seen these eagles do their thing before - sometimes they're super devoted parents, other times...not so much 
It feels like we're getting more updates on our relationship status than actual bird facts 
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The recent raid on Big Bear Bald Eagles' nest by ravens has left me quite perplexed 
. The fact that Shadow left the nest for several hours while only one egg was still intact raises some serious questions 
. Was it a case of overconfidence on the part of Jackie and Shadow? Or maybe they sensed something was off about one of the eggs? Whatever the reason, it's clear that these birds are in a precarious situation now 
. I do hope that Jackie finds the strength to lay another clutch of eggs soon 
. Those eaglets were just starting to grow and now...I don't know what the future holds 
. This is one of those moments where you're just hoping the good guys come out on top 
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but we gotta keep our hopes up & root 4 jacksie & shadow 
maybe they'll get some backup or the season will bring another clutch of eggs 
fingers crossed!