"Starting Thursday afternoon and lasting throughout the night, chirps could be heard coming from one of the avian couple's two eggs, perched high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake. This indicates that the chick was able to break the internal membrane and took its first breath of air."
"On Friday, observers spotted what appeared to be a pip - or breach in the eggshell. Hatching is underway, and it can take 24 to 48 hours to complete after the first pip."
"The event marks a joyous turnaround for the eagles, who lost a first clutch in late January. Both eagles left the two eggs unattended for several hours, and ravens ate them."
"The news set the internet ablaze with joy and hope. What's known as 'pip watch' started earlier this week, a time of high anticipation."
Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are hatching a new chick at Big Bear Lake after their first clutch was destroyed by ravens in January. The pair laid new eggs a month later, bringing hope to their 243 million livestream viewers. Observers noted chirps from one egg, indicating hatching progress. The event follows a successful year where the eagles raised two daughters. The anticipation surrounding the hatching has generated excitement online, marking a positive turn for the beloved eagle couple.
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