How Jackie met Shadow: the story behind Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle couple @latimes
How Jackie met Shadow: the story behind Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle couple  @latimes
Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Millions have followed Big Bear's bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow on livestream, making them the country's most popular eagle cam.

The couple lost their eggs to ravens in January, and the nonprofit's beloved director Sandy Steers died of cancer last month.

But in a turn of hope, Jackie recently laid two new eggs, reigniting the couple's celebrated love story with their devoted fanbase.

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How Jackie met Shadow: the story behind Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle couple

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