Big Bear bald eagle chicks growing fast as they prepare for major milestone
Two bald eagle chicks in Big Bear Valley, named Luna and Sandy, are approaching the fledging stage as they near 10‑14 weeks of age. One chick was observed hopping and flapping its wings on the live cam, a behavior that signals preparation for its first flight. The naming contest, which honored late habitat director Sandy Steers, raised funds for the nonprofit’s conservation efforts.
- ▪The eaglets are about nine weeks old, just shy of the typical 10‑14 week fledging period.
- ▪A live‑stream camera captured one chick hopping and flapping its wings, indicating pre‑flight activity.
- ▪The chicks were named Luna and Sandy through a public voting contest that honored former Big Bear Valley executive director Sandy Steers.
- ▪Parents Jackie and Shadow, the well‑known eagle pair, are monitored by fans worldwide via the live cam.
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Metro Big Bear bald eagle chicks growing fast as they prepare for major milestone By Katie Jerkovich Published June 12, 2026, 9:11 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A pair of fuzzy bald eagle chicks are close to reaching a major milestone in their lives, with signs that they are preparing for their first flight out of the nest since they hatched earlier this year. The chicks are the offspring of the world-famous Big Bear Valley Bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow whose live cam perched high in the Southern California San Bernardino mountains is watched by fans across the world. 4 Eagle couple Jackie and Shadow with their chicks Luna and Sandy.
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