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Famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome third egg after losing first two
Jackie and Shadow welcomed a third egg Tuesday after losing their first two.
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Friends of Big Bear Valley
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Topline:
Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, whose trials and triumphs in parenthood have been livestreamed to the world from Big Bear, got another shot at raising at least one chick this season after welcoming a third egg to their nest Tuesday.
Why it matters: Their legions of fans were left crushed earlier this year when Jackie's first two eggs were lost. Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the livestream, confirmed in January that an egg was cracked. A raven then came back to the nest later that day and breached both eggs.
Why now: According to the nonprofit, Jackie's hormones reset — something fans had held out hope for — and she laid a third egg on Tuesday.
What's next: She could still lay another egg as part of her second clutch, like she did several years ago after her eggs also were broken or breached by ravens. She's typically fertile and able to lay eggs January through April each year.
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