This is pretty eggciting news. California’s most famous feathered couple welcomed their first egg of the new year — beginning an arduous journey to ensure it becomes a hatchling. Bald eagle beaus Jackie and Shadow’s little bundle of joy made its thrilling appearance on the Friends of Big Bear Valley’s livestream just before 5 a.

Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, two of Big Bear’s most famous birds, have welcomed their first egg of 2026. The 24-7 camera footage, installed by the environmental nonprofit group Friends of Big Bear Valley to capture life in the eagles’ nest, caught a glimpse of Jackie laying a single egg at 4:32 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.