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Big Bear’s famous bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are renovating their nest, signaling a new clutch of eggs could arrive soon.

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If you adore feathered creatures, attracting a variety of birds to your yard might sound like pure bliss. But what if you discover one of their eggs on the ground? A lot of us have the natural ...

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