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Name Big Bear's New Eaglets: Contest Open for Jackie & Shadow's Chicks

20 April 2026 03:39

The community is invited to participate in naming the two new eaglets of famous Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow. The chicks hatched on April 4 and 5 after the couple's first clutch was lost earlier in the season.

Name submissions are accepted via the Friends of Big Bear Valley website through April 26, with a donation supporting the nest camera. A computer will select finalists, and local third-graders will cast the final vote to choose the names.

This annual contest helps fund the popular livestream and engages the public in the eagles' story.

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