05/30/2026
Side by side in the nest, Sandy and Luna look like they're starting to realize just how big their world is becoming. ๐ฆ
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This is such a peaceful moment from the Big Bear nest. No excitement, no chaos, no sibling debates over who gets the next fish. Just two growing eaglets sitting together and taking in the view.
And what a view it is.
Behind them, Big Bear Lake stretches out beneath the mountains, calm and beautiful, like a preview of the world that will soon belong to them.
Sandy and Luna have changed so much. Their feathers are darker and fuller, their bodies are stronger, and their expressions carry a confidence that wasn't there just a few weeks ago.
They're still young, but they're no longer tiny nestlings.
You can see the future beginning to take shape.
The nest has been their home, their classroom, and their safe place from the very beginning. Every stick beneath them holds part of their story. Every day has brought new lessons, new strength, and a little more independence.
One day they'll leave these branches behind and soar over the lake they've spent so much time looking at.
But for now, they're exactly where they're supposed to beโgrowing, learning, and sharing the journey together. ๐ฅน๐ฆ
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Credit: Courtesy of FOBBV, Friends of Big Bear Valley, and Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam.