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Bald eagle Jackie shoos away Fiona the squirrel

Bald eagle Jackie shoos away Fiona the squirrel

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Internet-famous eagles Jackie, Shadow, Sandy, and Luna are not the only residents of their beautiful pine tree overlooking big bear lake. And sometimes, the watchful parents will let their presence be known.  According to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), one of the tree’s most famous residents came close to the eagle family over the weekend. Fiona the squirrel made several appearances overnight between May 30 and 31. During one visit, Jackie decided to send a message to the bushy-tailed rodent. “Jackie responded with a dramatic slap and some backtalk that reminded us she is not tolerating Fiona while trying to sleep,” FOBBV writes. 5-31-2026 Slaps, Stomps, and Sibling Shenanigans The not-so-little-anymore eaglets Sandy and Luna also practiced their squirrel-shooing skills and wing flaps …

Jackie and Shadow’s chicks no longer sleep with mom in the nest bowl

Jackie and Shadow’s chicks no longer sleep with mom in the nest bowl

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. If you’ve ever shared a bed with your child, you know the pain of flailing limbs at 3am. Bald eagle parents can relate. Jackie and Shadow‘s 2026 eaglets, Sandy and Luna, have reach near-adult size, which has made sharing the nest bowl at night a difficult task. Viewers of the eagles’ 24/7 livestream have noticed that the parents no longer sleep right next to the young pair, instead resting on a nearby branch while the chicks doze at night. “While it looks like she just needs a break from the kids, one of the most practical reasons is space management,” Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the non-profit behind the livecam, explains. “By the time the chicks are 6 to 7 weeks old, …

A look inside JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s former home that recently sold for .1 million

A look inside JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s former home that recently sold for $6.1 million

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A Washington, D.C. home formerly owned by John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy has sold for over $6 million. Built around 1811 and known as the Marbury House, the home has changed hands many times, but was most notably purchased by the famous couple in 1957 while JFK was a senator. It was the first home they purchased in Washington, D.C., prior to JFK’s presidential run. Featuring a rose red brick facade with deep green shutters, the 5,215-square-foot home has five bedrooms and five full bathrooms plus one partial. There is a sprawling parlor, a library, and a spacious garden, as well as a one-car garage with two parking spaces. The multi-story house features architectural details from the Federal period in which it was …

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets practice stomping and flapping

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets practice stomping and flapping

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The babies are growing up. Since hatching in early April, Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets have sprouted new feathers, developed keen vision, and now, they’re practicing some vital grownup skills. Sandy and Luna can be seen engaged in lively wing-flapping sessions. While it might look a little awkward, the movement helps the chicks develop their pectoral muscles, an essential step in learning to fly. “It [also] helps them learn the ‘wingspan’ of their own bodies so they don’t hit the nest walls or their siblings,” Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBVV), the non-profit group that maintains the eagles’ livestream, explains. But don’t expect them to fly away anytime soon. The chicks are only about six weeks old and fledging won’t happen until 10-14 weeks of age. Last year, Sunny and Gizmo each fledged around 13 weeks. 5-12-2026 Nest Bestie Bonding Viewers might also notice the pair stomping around their nest. Again, the eaglets aren’t exactly graceful, but this behavior is …

A look inside JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s former home that recently sold for .1 million

Inside JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s former DC home that recently sold for $6.1 million

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more A Washington, D.C. home formerly owned by John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy has sold for over $6 million. Built around 1811 and known as the Marbury House, the home has changed hands many times, but was most notably purchased by the famous couple in 1957 while JFK was a senator. It was the first home they purchased in Washington, D.C., prior to JFK’s presidential run. Featuring a rose red brick facade with deep green shutters, the 5,215-square-foot home has five bedrooms and five full bathrooms plus one partial. There is a sprawling parlor, a library, and a spacious garden, as well as a one-car garage with two parking spaces. The multi-story house features architectural details from the Federal period in which it was …

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets can now see like their parents

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets can now see like their parents

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. High above Big Bear Lake in southern California, a pair of eaglets’ eyesight is coming into focus. Sandy and Luna, the 2026 chicks of internet-famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, now boast vision abilities nearly equal to that of adult birds. According the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the non-profit organization responsible for the 24/7 live cam, the bald eagle chicks can now track objects like squirrels and airplanes in the distance. Viewers can spot Sandy and Luna bobbing their heads as they watch things move. “This ‘bobbing’ helps them calculate the exact distance and speed of moving objects,” FOBBV explains. This vision maturation typically occurs around 35 days old. The physical changes to their eyes take a bit longer—about five years. You’ll notice that Sandy and Luna have black-looking eyes while their parents’ eyes appear as a lighter, creamy yellow. The eyes lighten as they age, evolving from extremely dark brown to a lighter brown to a …

How to tell Jackie and Shadow’s chicks, Sandy and Luna, apart

How to tell Jackie and Shadow’s chicks, Sandy and Luna, apart

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Jackie and Shadow’s newly named chicks Sandy and Luna are growing by leaps and bounds. While they pretty much look the same to the naked eye, there are some ways to tell them apart, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV).  Formerly called Chick 1, Sandy has a larger head and neck. It also has a slight curve to the interior of its beak. Sandy has also been the more submissive of the two so far. Luna (formerly Chick 2) is smaller and has a straighter beak. Previously, Luna has been a bit more aggressive, but their tussles or “bonking” have subsided and they appear to be bonding well.  Chick 1 is larger, has a larger head and neck and has a slight curve to its gape. Image: Friends of Big Bear Valley. However, the noise they make when the poop can also help you tell them apart. Luna makes a quick whistle sound when it shoots out …

Jackie and Shadow’s chicks names: Say hello to Luna and Sandy!

Jackie and Shadow’s chicks names: Say hello to Luna and Sandy!

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. After careful deliberation by a brilliant group of students, Jackie and Shadow’s new eaglets have names. Chick 1 will henceforth be known as Sandy and chick 2 is Luna. According to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), Sandy was the most popular name entered with 3706 of the 63,915 names submitted. Sandy is in homage for FOBBV’s former director Sandy Steers who died in February. “Please know that although Sandy would not have wanted us to outright name one of the eaglets Sandy, she would have been honored that you and the students went through the process and named one of the 2026 eaglets after her,” FOBBV writes. The students selected from 30 randomly drawn names, including Windy, Kazoo, River, and Hazy. The three runners up were Star, Chip, and Phoenix. As always you can follow Jackie, Shadow, Sandy, and Luna 24/7 via livestream. Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest – Cam 1 It’s been another roller coaster nesting …

Jackie and Shadow’s chicks getting new feathers

Jackie and Shadow’s chicks getting new feathers

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The newest residents of the internet’s favorite eagle nest are rapidly growing right before our eyes. Nearly one month after hatching, Jackie and Shadow’s two to-be-named chicks are beginning to put more on thermal fur. This extra warmth was certainly helpful, after a snowstorm covered their nest in snow over the weekend. What a difference three weeks makes. Image: Friends of Big Bear Valley. According to nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the chicks are also growing their first juvenile pin feathers. These spiky feathers on the wing’s tips are essential for flight. They will continue to grow until the chicks fledge about 10 to 14 weeks after birth. The eaglets’ pin feathers are starting to appear. Image: FOBBV In another important step towards their independence, FOBBV says they may have “tucked” for the first time. Tucking is a significant developmental shift and helps the birds stay warm by themselves, without relying on their parents for brooding. As …