An adult bald eagle was found struggling in Big Bear Lake before a trained rescue team reached the bird after dark. Dramatic footage follows the eagle from the water to a boat, a transport crate, and specialized rehabilitation care.
Shadow kept the fish coming at Big Bear until Sandy and Luna had full crops, heavy eyelids and no choice but to sleep it off.
On July 12, 2026, Jackie and Shadow fought over a fish at the Big Bear eagle nest. Jackie blocked Sandy, but Luna charged in and stole the remaining fish.
Sandy has been found near Luna after Big Bear’s dramatic fledge weekend, and Jackie and Shadow are already adapting to feed their young eagles in new places.
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.