Jackie and Shadow, a pair of bald eagles in Southern California, are currently incubating three eggs laid between January 22 and January 28. The anticipated hatching date, referred to as 'pip watch,' is set for March 1, as reported by Friends of Big Bear Valley. Typically, bald eagle eggs hatch after 35 days, but due to multiple eggs, this could extend to 38-39 days. The couple refrained from starting incubation until all eggs were laid, improving the survival prospects of the younger chicks against their siblings.
The main idea behind this evolutionary adaptation is to ensure that younger chicks have a higher chance of survival while competing with their older siblings for food and shelter.
Jackie laid her first egg Jan. 22, followed by her second egg on Jan. 25 and the third egg on Jan. 28, with pip watch set for March 1.
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