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Nonprofit launches naming contest for the latest eaglets hatched in the famed Big Bear eagles" nest
1+ week, 5+ day ago (519+ words) The search to name Big Bear's two newest viral eaglet stars has begun. The hatchlings for Eagle parents Jackie and Shadow debuted on April 4 and 5. Their emergence from their eggs was captured by a 24/7 web camera installed and operated by…...
Senior Moments: When watching bald eagles care for their young
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) Beaks were touching with an enthusiastic peck, peck back-and-forth, and anyone with a heart had to fall in love with them. Bald eagles, Jackie, and Shadow showcased their affection to a world they did not realize was watching. They were…...
One of Big Bear bald eagle chicks has started to hatch, livestream shows
3+ week, 5+ day ago (313+ words) An eaglet in the nest of Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow's 2026 nesting season is gradually making its debut. Approximately at 10 a. m. , Friday, April 3, a 24/7 livestream feed operated by the environmental nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley captured movement of the…...
After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war
3+ week, 2+ day ago (413+ words) By DEREK GATOPOULOS and VASILISA STEPANENKO As each one takes flight, snapping through the air, more than 1, 000 spectators cheer and applaud " families, off-duty soldiers, and bat enthusiasts, a few dressed in Goth outfits. Hundreds of bats, many rescued from war-torn…...
How to add more flowering plants that attract bees to your garden
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (464+ words) Aim for several different types of flowers to be in bloom every week of the growing season. Q: What can I do in my garden to help out the bees? I know I should plant more flowers, but what type? Is…...
Deer eradication plan on Catalina Island is challenged in LA Superior Court
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1213+ words) Environmental and hunting groups have filed a lawsuit demanding the California Department of Fish and Wildlife throw out a resource management plan that includes shooting and killing all the deer on Catalina Island, documents show. In addition, such exemptions are…...
Fundraiser aims to buy forest land, protect habitat of Big Bear's famed eagles
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (964+ words) The "great backyard" is in danger. This is the thesis, Peter Jorris, executive director of the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust, presents as he describes what is at stake for the unincorporated community of Fawnskin's wilderness and the surrounding area,…...
How to attract more birds to your garden and help them thrive
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (213+ words) Q: What can I do to attract more birds to my garden? Happily, there is a better way. Birds (and other wildlife) need a food source, water, cover from predators, and nesting sites. For most desirable species, these are simple to…...
How Big Bear's bald eagles became social media stars
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1509+ words) Marie Braasch has never stood beneath the towering pine tree that holds the nest of famous Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, but she visits it several times a day. The Chino resident's day is bookended not by sitcoms…...
Big Bear bald eagle couple welcomes second egg in three days
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (211+ words) Now there are two. Three days after welcoming their first egg of the season on Friday, Jan. 23, Big Bear's beloved bald eagle couple has welcomed a second. RELATED: Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome first egg of 2026 The…...