R.I.P. Jackie The Eagle @jzebraa

Thanks for all the entertainment over the years since 2011

Jackie and Shadow Winter March 8th 2025 jzebraa

The 2026 eaglets hatched by the famous Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have been officially named Sandy and Luna. The names were announced on May 1, 2026, by the Friends of Big Bear Valley after being selected by local third-graders from nearly 64,000 public submissions. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Details About the 2026 Eaglets

Hatch Dates: Chick 1 hatched on April 4, 2026, and Chick 2 hatched on April 5, 2026.
Sandy: Named in loving memory of Sandy Steers, the late executive director of the Friends of Big Bear Valley who started the webcams.
Luna: The second chick's name, selected alongside Sandy.
Inferred Genders: Vocal and physical analysis by the nonprofit suggests Sandy is female and Luna is male. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Luna or Sandy 2026 jzebraa

The 2026 bald eagle chicks born to famous Southern California parents Jackie and Shadow are named Sandy and Luna. Announced on May 1, 2026, by the Friends of Big Bear Valley, the names were chosen after nearly 64,000 public submissions and a final vote by local third graders. [1, 2, 3, 4]

2026 Eaglet Details

Sandy (Chick 1): Hatched on April 4 at 9:33 p.m. PDT; named as a tribute to the late Sandy Steers, the former executive director of the Friends of Big Bear Valley who passed away in February 2026. Analyzed vocalizations suggest Sandy is female. [1, 2, 3]
Luna (Chick 2): Hatched on April 5 (Easter Sunday) at 8:30 a.m. PDT; a celestial-themed name chosen alongside Sandy. Analyzed vocalizations suggest Luna is male. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Jackie and Shadow Last Eaglets PHOTO from July 21st 2026 of Luna or Sandy 

Together 30 Years Thanks for all the Memories!

Sometimes Michael and I would see both Jackie and Shadow

in Monrogo Valley, California looking for rabbits and snakes miles from their perch.

I have tons of photos of Jackie and Shadow over the years 

and many sets of hatchling Eaglets from 2011 to 2026! 

I have had a live link to their Eagles Nest since 2011

• Big Bear Eagles Nest

https://www.youtube.com/live/B4-L2nfGcuE

((()))

Jackie Winter 2024 jzebraa

Jackie, the world-famous female bald eagle who captivated millions alongside her mate Shadow, tragically passed away on August 10, 2026. She was 14 years old and died at the Ojai Raptor Center following a three-week battle with severe anemia and a mysterious illness. [1, 2]

The beloved pair became a global phenomenon through a 24/7 nest camera operated by the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), capturing the raw, beautiful, and often heartbreaking realities of life in the wild. [1, 2, 3]

The Final Weeks and Passing

• The Illness: Jackie was rescued on July 17 after a ground altercation with two younger eagles. Rescuers found her very weak, disheveled, and unable to fly. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Intensive Care: She was transferred to a specialized facility where veterinary teams provided oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, and around-the-clock monitoring. [1, 2, 3]
• The Outcome: Despite weeks of intensive care, her condition steadily deteriorated due to severe anemia. She passed away quietly in the early morning hours of August 10. Her remains were transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. [1, 2, 3]

Their Legacy at Big Bear Lake

• An Enduring Bond: Formed in 2018, Jackie and Shadow's partnership became famous for their deep devotion. Shadow was known for his relentless dedication to sitting on eggs and sharing "nest shifts". [1, 2, 3]
• Weathering the Storms: Millions of viewers watched the couple protect their nest through freezing mountain blizzards, fierce winds, and heavy snow. [1, 2, 3]
• Their Offspring: Together, they successfully fledged six chicks over the years, including Stormy, Spirit, Simba, Sunny, and Gizmo. [1, 2, 3]
• The Last Brood: Their final two eaglets, Luna and Sandy, hatched in early 2026 and successfully took flight, leaving the valley on their own grand journeys just weeks before Jackie fell ill. [1, 2]

What Lies Ahead for Shadow

With the breeding season wrapped up, Shadow has been on his typical "summer vacation," flying through the valley and perching near the lake. While local observers recently spotted younger subadult eagles hanging around his territory—sparking internet speculation—experts note that eagles rarely seek permanent new mates until their hormones cycle later in the autumn. [1, 2, 3]

The Friends of Big Bear Valley community continues to mourn the "Lady of the Lake," celebrating the massive conservation awareness and joy she brought to the world. [1, 2, 3]

Would you like information on where to leave condolences, or would you like to look back at some of Jackie and Shadow's most famous nesting seasons?

Link https://www.google.com/search?q=jackie+and+shadow

Watch Link Big Bear Eagles https://www.youtube.com/live/B4-L2nfGcuE

Jackie 2025 jzebraa

Jackie March 13th 2025 jzebraa Winter 

Jackie and Shadow Winter March 8th 2025 jzebraa

Shadow with Gizmo and Sunny Winter 2025 jzebraa

Jackie and Shadow's surviving 2025 eagle chicks are named Sunny (the larger chick) and Gizmo (the smaller chick). Their names were chosen after local Big Bear elementary school students voted on finalists from over 54,000 public submissions gathered by the Friends of Big Bear Valley.

Gosh, you will be missed by so many of us! 

Cheers to one Beautiful Bird -XOXO jzebraa

The Egyptian Trumpets Silent 3,000 years

Photo Illustration by Jason Lancaster/CNN/Getty Images/Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

On an April evening in 1939, an estimated 150 million listeners from across the globe tuned in to a remarkable BBC radio broadcast that even now evokes wonder.  "The trumpets of the pharaoh Tutankhamun!" booms the BBC announcer. A short intake of air and then — the blare of a trumpet which for more than 3,000 years had lain silent inside the boy-king's tomb. For the next minute, the military-like fanfare travels from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, out across the airwaves of the world.

The silver trumpet bears the king's cartouches. - Sandro Vannini/Laboratoriorosso

A haunting recording The radio broadcast very nearly didn't happen. During rehearsals, a modern mouthpiece was placed on the end of the silver trumpet to play it. When the trumpeter blew, the instrument shattered. Archaeologist Alfred Lucas, who was part of Howard Carter's team which excavated the tomb and present at the time, was reportedly hospitalized from the shock of it.

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