Big Bear’s famed bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, have returned to their nesting area after they fled from the loud noise of July 4th fireworks. Officials with the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley said Sunday evening on Facebook that the eagle pair returned to the area late Saturday, July 5.

Famed bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow briefly flew the coop July 4 during Big Bear Lake fireworks celebration. By late Saturday night, they had returned.

Beloved Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have returned to their nest, following a brief disappearance of the eagles after the Fourth of July fireworks show. It comes after days of anticipation from viewers,