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
Pets & Wildlife
Ravens Breach Big Bear Eagle Nest, Crack Newly Laid Eggs
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - The Big Bear eagle nest suffered a heartbreaking loss today after ravens breached the nest and destroyed both of Jackie and Shadow’s newly laid eggs, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV).The incident unfolded at approximately 3:26 p.m. on the popular livestream, where viewers watched a raven enter the nest and peck a hole through one of … [Read more...] about Ravens Breach Big Bear Eagle Nest, Crack Newly Laid Eggs
Jackie and Shadow Lay Second Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear’s celebrated bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, added a second egg to their 2026 clutch on Monday evening, marking another milestone in a nesting season already drawing tens of thousands of viewers to the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) eagle cam. The second egg arrived at 5:18 p.m. on January 26, 2026, three days after Jackie … [Read more...] about Jackie and Shadow Lay Second Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Jackie and Shadow Welcome First Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Big Bear’s most famous eagle residents kicked off the 2026 nesting season with a moment thousands of eagle?cam watchers had been waiting for. At 4:32 p.m. on January 23, 2026, Jackie, our well?known female bald eagle, laid her first egg of the year. By midafternoon, views of the live eagle-cam, provided by the Friends of the Big Bear Valley … [Read more...] about Jackie and Shadow Welcome First Egg of 2026 in Big Bear
Visit Big Bear Debuts “Alpine Zoo Wild Lights” Holiday Spectacle
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - This winter, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo will transform into a glowing alpine wonderland with the debut of the “Alpine Zoo Wild Lights” presented by Visit Big Bear. Sparkling with more than one million lights, this walk-through wonderland brings together families, friends, and holiday dreamers for a joyful celebration of light and … [Read more...] about Visit Big Bear Debuts “Alpine Zoo Wild Lights” Holiday Spectacle