Trending Now - Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow Celebrate New Eaglet Arrival

WHO:

Fast Company - The bald eagles are named Jackie and Shadow.

Fast Company - The nonprofit organization involved is Friends of the Big Bear Valley (FOBBV).

Fast Company - Previous chicks raised by Jackie and Shadow are named Sunny, Gizmo, Spirit, and Simba.

WHAT:

ABC News - The eggs belonging to Jackie and Shadow fully hatched on April 4th and April 5th, 2026.

Fast Company - Jackie laid her first two eggs on January 23rd and 26th, 2026, but they were breached by ravens.

Fast Company - Jackie laid a second clutch of eggs on February 24th and 27th, 2026.

Fast Company - The first pip occurred on April 3rd, 2026, for the first egg, and the second egg pip followed on April 4th, 2026.

Fast Company - Fundraising efforts for the preservation of the Moon Camp property have generated about $1.7 million as of April 7th, 2026.

WHERE:

Fast Company - The location of the bald eagles is Big Bear Lake, California.

Fast Company - The Moon Camp property is located about one mile away from Jackie and Shadow’s nest.

WHEN:

Fast Company - The first eggs were laid on January 23rd and 26th, 2026.

Fast Company - The second clutch of eggs was laid on February 24th and 27th, 2026.

Fast Company - Pip watch began on March 31st, 2026.

Fast Company - The first chick hatched on April 4th, 2026, and the second chick hatched on April 5th, 2026.

Fast Company - The deadline to raise $10 million for the preservation of the Moon Camp property is July 31st, 2026.

WHY:

Fast Company - The development of the Moon Camp property is opposed by environmentalists because it could cause the eagles to abandon their nest.

HOW:

Fast Company - The public can suggest names for the new chicks for a small donation, which are then voted on by local third grade students in Big Bear.

(UPDATED April 7, 2026 01:23 UTC)

The bald eagle chicks named Jackie and Shadow hatched their eggs on Saturday and 5th, 2026, at Big Bear Lake, California, with previous chicks being named Sunny, Gizmo, Spirit, and Simba. Fundraising efforts for the preservation of the nearby Moon Camp property have raised about $1.7 million so far, with a goal of $10 million by July 31st, to prevent environmental impacts that could cause the eagles to abandon their nest. The public is invited to suggest names for the new chicks for a small donation, which will then be voted on by local third graders.