INYIM Media — along with the rest of the country (and honestly, a few eagle‑obsessed corners of the world) — has been keeping a close bird‑eye on Jackie and Shadow, Big Bear Lake’s beloved resident bald eagles.
Every year, the iconic duo returns to the same nest high in the San Bernardino National Forest, kicking off a brand‑new season of egg‑laying, nest‑tending, and live‑streamed wildlife magic courtesy of the famous Big Bear Eagle Cam.
And 2026 has already delivered the drama.
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Jackie laid her eggs at the start of the year, and ever since, the cameras have captured her in full mama‑bear‑mode — fiercely protecting the nest, fending off potential predators, and keeping her future eaglets safe through wind, weather, and the occasional unwanted visitor.
But the real plot twist? A full‑blown soap‑opera‑esque eagle love triangle.
Enter Mr. B, a rogue male eagle who swooped into the territory trying to charm Jackie and stake a claim. For a moment, it looked like Big Bear was about to become the set of a feathery telenovela.
But Shadow — the resident male and Jackie’s forever partner — wasn’t having it.
The two males faced off in a tense but nonviolent showdown caught on the nest cam. Shadow held his ground, refusing to budge no matter how much Mr. B tried to chase him off. Eventually, Mr. B backed down and disappeared from the area.
Shadow: 1 Mr. B: 0 Jackie: unbothered, glowing, and incubating.
Drama‑rama in the land of Mother Nature — and we’re perched right here for every second of it.
Are you Team Shadow or Team Mr. B in this unexpected eagle soap opera?
