An egg laid by California’s most famous feathered couple has started to hatch — and all eyes are on the famous pair’s love nest.
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow — whose lives are documented via a webcam that attracts viewers worldwide — introduced the bundle of joy back in February after a raven attacked the pair’s first two eggs of the season.
This week, the first signs of life came in the form of small chirps emanating from the egg, according to the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the eagle cam.
The noises were a sign that chick had broken the internal membrane and taken its first breath.
“We have a PIP!” the organization cheered on Friday.
A slight crack could be seen in the egg, pointing to the eaglet’s imminent arrival. The full hatching process can take 24 to 48 hours from the first break in the shell.
Jackie and Shadown are also nurturing a second egg, also laid in February, weeks after the raven raided their nest and destroyed their initial eggs.
This marks the fourth egg of the year for the devoted pair, whose daily lives have captivated viewers since the livestream launched back in 2018.
The couple previously raised Sunny and Gizmo, two eaglets who hatched last year.
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