"The eggs that hatched this season were actually the second clutch laid by Jackie. The first two were laid on January 23 and 26, but unfortunately ravens breached the eggs while Mom and Dad were away."
"Hatching is not an easy feat, and the chicks have to do it all on their own. Mom and Dad do not typically help. Nature has a way of fueling this strenuous process."
"Jackie and Shadow are not first-time parents. They have successfully raised previous chicks named Sunny, Gizmo, Spirit, and Simba."
"Typically, the public is able to suggest names for a small donation. Those suggestions are compiled into a list that is presented to local third grade students in Big Bear who vote on their favorite."
Jackie and Shadow, the Bald Eagles of Big Bear, have welcomed two new chicks after laying a second clutch of eggs in late February. The first two eggs laid in January were lost to ravens. The first chick hatched on April 4, followed by the second on April 5. The chicks rely on the nutrients from their yolk sac for the first few days of life. The public will have the opportunity to suggest names for the new chicks, which will be voted on by local third graders.
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