Jackie has laid several eggs during the six years they've been together; only two have survived
Eyes from across the globe have been locked on a giant bird nest perched atop a pine tree in Big Bear for weeks but recent developments have some loyal fans of the eagle couple nicknamed Jackie and Shadow heartbroken.
In January, Jackie laid three eggs and 35 days later, viewers from across the globe tuned in for"Pip Watch," which is named so for the tiny breaks known as"pips" an eaglet will create in the days ahead of its hatching."As to why the eggs have not hatched, we have no way of knowing. It could be environmental, such as temperatures, humidity percentages, oxygen levels at high altitude, etc.
Both Jackie and Shadow continue taking care of the eggs, switching places and arguing about whose turn it is on the nest. Sandy says they will continue watching and learning and enjoying Jackie and Shadow to see what happens next.Fans on the Facebook post were heartbroken by the news but many understood that it's a part of nature and were just grateful to have witnessed it thanks to the 24-hour live cam.
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