Jackie and Shadow, the bald eagle couple in Big Bear Valley, welcomed their third egg in a week, creating excitement among their social media followers. The conservation group Friends of Big Bear Valley shared the news and footage, which quickly gained significant views. Despite the excitement, the survival odds are uncertain; only about 50% of eagle eggs usually hatch, with factors like altitude and cold weather posing challenges. Last year's clutch of three eggs did not result in any hatchlings despite the mother’s efforts during severe weather conditions.
"I don't know if it's fair to say the odds are stacked against them, but for eagles, in general, only 50% of the eggs hatch."
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