A Pair of Bald Eagles Thriving in California Shows Wildlife Can Bounce Back

Two bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow are raising eaglets in a nest high above Big Bear Valley—a rare sight for Southern California. The pair's presence marks a stunning comeback: the species nearly vanished due to pesticides and habitat destruction, but recovered enough to be removed from endangered species protection in 2007. Local volunteers monitoring their behavior provide crucial data for protecting wildlife across the West.