Big Bear Eaglets Luna and Sandy Leave Nest After Fledge and Accidental 'Fludge'

Their departure heightens survival concerns during the risky fledging period and sharpens calls for habitat protection and local fundraising.

Overview

Luna made a confirmed first flight to a nearby tree on Monday and is exploring treetops with parental supervision.
Sandy tumbled from the nest in an accidental 'fludge' the day before but remained close to the nest and was reported healthy by Friends of Big Bear Valley.
Live cam footage captured the siblings reunited at the nest edge while parents Jackie and Shadow continued to feed and monitor them.
FOBBV expects the chicks to complete fledging this month but does not tag its birds, so long‑term movements and survival cannot be tracked.
Local groups are fundraising to buy and protect the pair’s foraging habitat, and fireworks planned for the Fourth of July have raised specific safety concerns for the young eagles.