Big Bear Eagle Cam – Watch Nesting Bald Eagles Live

In an endeavor that blends technology with nature, the Friends of Big Bear Valley have brought a rare spectacle to our screens. The live-streaming Bald Eagle Nest camera offers an unparalleled view of an active bald eagle nest in Big Bear Valley, California. The solar-powered camera and sound system, set up in the San Bernardino National Forest, streams live footage 24/7, capturing the intimate moments of a bald eagle family’s life.

Today, the nest is home to Jackie and Shadow, two eagles whose nurturing care and resilience have captivated thousands of online viewers. Just this past week, despite a snow-laden morning and rugged winter weather, Jackie’s awakening in the nest was met with the devoted efforts of Shadow. With careful precision, Shadow aerated the nest bowl and brought in fluff to ensure the eggs remained comfortably incubated. Their subtle interactions—including playful behaviors like Jackie’s “bite the beak” and “nibble the head feathers” routines—offer an intimate glimpse into bald eagle courtship and parental care.

The Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam—maintained by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley—first went live in 2016 to follow the lives of Jackie’s parents, Ricky and Lucy. Unlike most bald eagles that migrate seasonally, these birds chose to remain in Big Bear year-round, setting a new precedent in local wildlife behavior.

After the disappearance of her parents, Jackie initially formed a bond with a bald eagle named Mr. B at one of her parents’ old nests. Together, they hatched two chicks—Stormy and BBB—but tragedy struck when BBB died after just six and a half weeks, succumbing to a severe rainstorm and freezing temperatures.

During this turbulent period, Shadow emerged on the scene. With a combination of persistence and what can only be described as bald eagle smooth-talking, Shadow won Jackie’s affection—even though eagles typically mate for life. Since pairing up in 2018, Jackie and Shadow have successfully raised two chicks and overcome numerous challenges. Their journey has been fraught with adversity, from raven attacks that claimed their eggs to instances of unfertilized and even broken eggs. Webcam viewers have witnessed these emotional highs and lows, sharing in both the birds’ triumphs and heartaches.

After two challenging seasons without a successful hatch, hope has returned to the nest. Last week, Jackie laid not one or two, but three eggs—a rarity among bald eagles. On January 22, 2025, the first egg of the season appeared, followed by a second three days later, and finally a third egg on January 28. With the typical incubation period lasting around 35 days, anticipation is building among the thousands of eagle enthusiasts.

At the time of the latest update, the Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest Cam 1 was streaming to more than 11,000 viewers on YouTube, while a secondary wide-angle Cam 2 attracted just over 500 viewers.