Two for two! Big Bear’s famous bald eagles lay another egg in second round of the season

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Why now: Jackie welcomed the newest egg a little before 6 p.m. Friday, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that runs a popular YouTube livestream centered on the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake.

Why it matters: Bald eagles generally lay one clutch, which refers to the group of eggs laid in each nesting attempt, per season. But a replacement clutch is possible if the eggs don’t make it through the early incubation process, as seen with Jackie and Shadow this year and in 2021.

The backstory: The duo laid the first two eggs of the season in late January as thousands of eager fans watched online. But within a week, Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed one of the eggs was cracked, and a raven breached both eggs in the nest later the same day.

What's next: Jackie has laid up to three eggs in a clutch, including in each of the past two seasons, so it’s possible another egg could arrive in the coming days. In February 2021, Jackie laid two eggs in a replacement clutch.

Friends of Big Bear Valley often reminds fans — nature is in charge, and only time will tell what the season brings.

Chick watch: Once egg-laying is over, the chick countdown is on. Jackie and Shadow's usual egg incubation time is around 35 to 39 days, starting when the eagles begin to fully incubate their clutch, according to the nonprofit.

Last season, the first egg hatched at around 40 days old, the second egg hatched around 38 days old and the third egg around 39 days old.

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