4-5-2026 A Beautiful Beginning

A Beautiful Beginning The excitement of our sweet hatchling on Saturday evening had not even worn off yet, when we were blessed with another eaglet! What a joy to witness the Easter morning hatch of a second Chick! As Jackie began her morning work of feeding her new offspring, Chick #1 eagerly bobbed its little head as if to say “Here I am Mom!” Our second little Chick #2 was exhausted after breaking through its protective shell in record time. Rest was needed for this little one, as it was rolled comfortably in the soft nest bowl into a slumber. Shadow came by the nest to wonder at his two little miracles. Happy to do some Daddy time, he took his turn feeding Chick #1 as Chick #2 continued to rest, but not without trying to join in! Mama Jackie returned to the nest, moving the egg’s shell around, and rearranging some fluff to keep a downy soft cushion around her babies. She tucked in to protect, as the new Eaglets were only about 17 hours and 4 hours old, respectively. Sunday gave us many opportunities to gaze into the wonder of nature’s two new hatchlings. Monday morning on the nest gave us our first bites by Chick #2! Two little bobbleheads vied for Jackie’s attention as she continued to feed both eaglets. We may have even witnessed our first bonking! Eaglets engage in this vital type of behavior early in its life as it helps them establish a pecking order and develop muscle and coordination skills. This normal practice is also a way for them to compete for food, which is crucial for their development. Morning continued on with an eaglet poop slice and more feedings by Jackie! We are so lucky to witness this promising time in the nest, and our two little bundles of joy! Valerie 203 Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) https://friendsofbigbearvalley.org/ Instagram   / fobbv.official   Facebook   / fobbv   Private Facebook Group   / fobbv   TikTok   / fobbv.official