Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear News - High up in the Jeffrey pines of Big Bear Valley, the time had finally come for Jackie and Shadow’s two famous eaglets to trade the safety of the branch for the vast blue sky. But as millions of viewers watched online, nature decided to write its own unpredictable script. It was a breezy Sunday morning when Sandy and her sibling, Luna, were … [Read more...] about Emptying the Nest: How Sandy and Luna Found Their Wings
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Jackie & Shadow Begin a Hopeful Second Egg Clutch in Big Bear Valley
Big Bear News, Big Bear, CA - UPDATED 3/7/26: In a remarkable display of resilience, Big Bear’s world famous bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow have begun a second egg clutch just weeks after losing their first two eggs of the season. The news has sparked excitement and renewed hope among the thousands who follow the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) live nest cams. On the … [Read more...] about Jackie & Shadow Begin a Hopeful Second Egg Clutch in Big Bear Valley
Passing of Sandy Steers, Leader of the Big Bear Eagle Cam and Longtime Conservation Advocate
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) have announced the heartbreaking news that Executive Director Sandy Steers passed away on the evening of February 11, 2026. In their statement, the organization shared, “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness to let our Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle family know that Sandy Steers passed away.” No additional … [Read more...] about Passing of Sandy Steers, Leader of the Big Bear Eagle Cam and Longtime Conservation Advocate
Sunny the Eaglet Takes Its First Flight Over Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - At precisely 10:46 a.m. today, Monday, June 2, 2025, Sunny, the young bald eaglet watched by locals and wildlife enthusiasts alike, took to the skies for its maiden flight. The moment, eagerly anticipated by observers, marked a major milestone in the eaglet’s development as it lifted off from its nesting perch and soared out through the trees … [Read more...] about Sunny the Eaglet Takes Its First Flight Over Big Bear
Meet Sunny and Gizmo!
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA -The Friends of Big Bear Valley have announced the names of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks. Meet Sunny and Gizmo! The bigger chick is Sunny and the smaller chick is Gizmo. The eaglet naming process was part of a fundraiser for FOBBV with over 54,000 names submitted. Some people submitted 1 name, though many submitted 3 or 10, and they all added up. … [Read more...] about Meet Sunny and Gizmo!