Jackie boldly tries to mate on the snowy Big Bear nest, leaning in with vocals and neck nibbles — but Shadow refuses. What happened seconds later could signal a major shift in the season.
On the afternoon of February 9, 2026, high above Big Bear Lake, something shifted. There were no intruders to chase. No ravens testing the edges of the territory. Just tall pines standing guard and a familiar pair moving in sync once again. Then it happened. Jackie pancaked.
Just after daybreak at the Big Bear nest, Jackie and Shadow were heard mating again, a meaningful moment that quietly raised hope for more eggs. Their familiar chortles signaled renewed bonding and the possibility of another chapter this season.