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Big Bear bald eagles
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1741+ words) Why now: The chicks, which hatched Saturday night and Easter Sunday morning, will be referred to as Chick 1 and Chick 2 for now, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that runs the popular You Tube livestream. Why it…...
Sibling "bonking" and upcoming naming contest: Chick-ing in on Big Bear"s famous bald eagle nest
3+ week, 2+ day ago (730+ words) Now that celebrity bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have welcomed two new chicks, tens of thousands of fans are regularly tuning into the livestream of the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake for a peak at the fuzzy eaglets. The chicks,…...
Egg in Jackie and Shadow's nest shows signs of hatching
3+ week, 5+ day ago (541+ words) Big Bear's famous bald eagles " Jackie and Shadow " appear to be welcoming a new chick into the world. The first pip, or crack, was spotted in one of the feathered duo's two eggs around 10 a. m. Friday, according to Friends of Big…...
Wildlife is returning to the Altadena foothills after the Eaton Fire. Yes, that's a mountain lion
1+ year, 2+ week ago (908+ words) Wildlife is returning to the areas burned by the Eaton Fire " and scientists are working to study their return to better understand how nature recovers after fire. Since July 2024, Kristen Ochoa and a group of volunteers and a biologist have…...
LA Zoo hatches first vulture chick from new habitat
3+ week, 6+ day ago (267+ words) About the chick: The chick hatched March 14. The zoo opened its Cape vulture enclosure in February 2025 after years of planning to encourage the birds to roost and nest, welcoming a new breeding pair that year. When it grows to be…...
Bald eagles have returned to So Cal's coastal habitat. How are the Channel Islands birds doing now?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1151+ words) Big Bear's famous bald eagles " Jackie and Shadow " are often in the spotlight, but they're not the only wild bird nests in Southern California starring in their own livestreams and capturing human attention. There are dozens of bald eagles with…...
Glittering blue creatures are washing up on California beaches. Here's why
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (757+ words) California beaches have been the site of some ghastly scenes this year. Dying sea lions, dolphins, seagulls, pelicans and even a minke whale have washed up on the sands from San Diego to Santa Barbara. But lately, beachgoers have been…...
The Big Bear eaglet naming contest is open! Here's how you can help choose
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (242+ words) LAist Download our app for the optimal streaming experience The Big Bear eaglet naming contest is open! Here's how you can help choose This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in…...
Meet Porkchop, the Aquarium of the Pacific's rescued green sea turtle
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (650+ words) This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach isn't just a major…...
Scientists want to know about the birds in your backyard, even common ones. Here's how to help
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (308+ words) You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Every year, birders around the world join together for the Great Backyard Bird Count to contribute avian. .. Download our app for the optimal streaming experience Scientists…...