On Saturday March 14th, the final bald eagle count of the winter was conducted by local Federal and State biologists and volunteers around lakes in the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains. During beautiful weather conditions, large numbers of volunteers turned out for a chance to see one of our magnificent national birds. The effort was successful in tallying the bald … [Read more...] about Seven Eagles on Big Bear Vacation
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Six Bald Eagles Spotted in Big Bear in January; Volunteers Welcome on Forest Service’s Saturday Count
Bald eagle counts have been conducted in the Big Bear Valley since 1979, and these winter counts overseen by the U.S. Forest Service contribute to the nation-wide Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Census to assess recovery status of the species. As many as 28 eagles were spotted in the Big Bear Lake and Baldwin Lake areas in the winter of 1983/1984 though, in the last three years, that … [Read more...] about Six Bald Eagles Spotted in Big Bear in January; Volunteers Welcome on Forest Service’s Saturday Count
Bald Eagle Count with U.S. Forest Service
Volunteers are welcome to participate in the bald eagle count; meet at Big Bear Discovery Center at 8am for one-hour count at 9am. Bring binoculars, a watch and warm clothing. More info: 909/866-3437. … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Count with U.S. Forest Service
Bald Eagle Count with U.S. Forest Service
Volunteers are welcome to participate in the bald eagle count; meet at Big Bear Discovery Center at 8am for one-hour count at 9am. Bring binoculars, a watch and warm clothing. More info: 909/866-3437. Update: The 2/14 count has been cancelled due to weather. The next eagle count with the U.S. Forest Service will take place on March 14. … [Read more...] about Bald Eagle Count with U.S. Forest Service
City Council Holds on Rezoning Request for Senior Condo Complex
To rezone or not to rezone, that was the question before the City Council of Big Bear Lake last night, in once again reviewing the proposal for a 35-unit senior condominium complex on a 2.97 acre parcel, just west of the Big Bear Senior Center on the Boulevard across from Baker Pond. Though in months (and years) past, issues have been brought up with regard to eagle habitat, … [Read more...] about City Council Holds on Rezoning Request for Senior Condo Complex