The Brief Concerns are mounting among Big Bear bald eagle fans that Shadow might take on a new mate while Jackie recovers in intensive care. PREVIOUS COVERAGE:Despite the visitor's persistent presence near the nest, Voisard said Shadow has shown no interest in bonding with the bird. Instead, he has actively defended the territory by knocking the young eagle off the nest and issuing stern warning calls. It's also unclear how long the young eagle will stay in the area before taking off. What's next:Shadow will continue patrolling and defending the Big Bear Valley nest territory while Jackie works toward full physical recovery at the Ojai Raptor Center.