Sandy’s first flight at Big Bear did not go as planned. After Luna’s porch bump, Sandy slipped below the nest, freed herself, and flew.
Luna reached the high perch at the Big Bear eagle nest, then made a bold dismount back to the nest. Now both eaglets are deep in the fledge window.
Sandy and Luna thought breakfast had arrived at the Big Bear eagle nest, but Shadow delivered a big stick instead. The surprise sparked loud complaints, teamwork, and one hilarious branch manager training session.
Sandy and Luna’s wing practice at Big Bear turned into a powerful glimpse of what is coming next, as Luna took a small leap back to the nest and both eaglets showed growing confidence on the porches.
Luna reached the Y branch at Big Bear for the first time, bringing Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets one step closer to fledging before returning to Sandy for the sweetest little beaky-kiss moment.
Sandy and Luna’s first flight from the Big Bear eagle nest may feel like goodbye, but for Jackie and Shadow’s young bald eagles, it is really the beginning of everything.
Luna gets big air at Big Bear during an exciting round of pre-flight training, while Sandy’s sweet, honking voice steals the soundtrack from the nest.
Sandy the eaglet stunned Big Bear eagle cam viewers on June 10, 2026, after trying to swallow Jackie’s fish delivery whole. What started as a bold grab quickly turned into a surprising sibling lesson as Luna stayed close, waited for an opening, and eventually claimed a share of the meal.
Luna has stepped beyond the Big Bear nest bowl, entering the branching stage before first flight. She has not fledged yet, but the nest is beginning to feel like a launchpad.
Sandy and Luna’s first night alone in the Big Bear eagle nest became a quiet, bittersweet milestone as Jackie and Shadow roosted nearby and the young eaglets faced a new step toward independence together.