Overview
- Sandy accidentally tumbled from the nest and off outer branches on Sunday, June 28, in what wildlife watchers call a “fludge,” and then freed herself and flew to another tree.
- Camera operators and Friends of Big Bear Valley heard vocalizations, reviewed footage showing Sandy flying away, and searched the area as the chick remained out of the nest.
- Luna completed a confirmed first flight to a neighboring Simba tree on Monday, June 29, with father Shadow waiting there, according to the nonprofit that runs the live nest cam.
- Jackie and Shadow have been observed returning to tend the young and will follow and feed the fledglings while they learn to navigate the habitat, a risky stage when many eaglets still depend on parents.
- The livestreamed nest draws a large audience and has renewed calls from local groups to curb fireworks and other human disturbances near Big Bear Lake while FOBBV monitors the birds and advances habitat protection fundraising.