Imperfect Paradise: Big Bear Valley’s ‘royal couple’ Jackie and Shadow & their emotional journey to parenthood

About this episode

The episode discusses the emotional journey of the bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow as they navigate parenthood.

The famed Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have become a global internet sensation. Tens of thousands of fans tune in to watch every season as the couple expands their family. LAist Reporter and resident Jackie & Shadow expert Makenna Cramer discusses the recent mating season and the latest in the couple’s parenting saga. For more on the worldwide fascination and obsession with the eagle couple, listen to our 2024 episode with Makenna and former Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido. Read Makenna’s full report at LAist.com . Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

People in this episode

Guest: Makenna Cramer

Topics covered

• bald eagles
• parenthood
• wildlife
• Big Bear Valley
• emotional journey
• internet sensation

Keywords

• Jackie
• Shadow
• Big Bear
• bald eagle
• parenting
• mating season
• LAist
• wildlife

Sponsors

SHOPIFY, Gordon Crawford, Dona Crawford

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LAist

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