Big Bear

Jackie and Shadow’s babies became superstars thanks to a nest camera; now both birds have fledged.

You’ll be near some of the same patch of glorious blue frequented by Jackie and Shadow, the famous Big Bear bald eagles.

The fledgling eaglet reunited with her family just in time for lunch time Tuesday.

Big Bear’s favorite feathery couple is one step closer to reaching empty-nester status after one of their offspring took flight on Monday.

Sunny the eagle, the offspring of famed Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow, bravely took flight for the first time. So, what’s next? Friends of Big Bear Valley Director Sandy Steers shares some insight. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Sunny has finally fledged three months after coming into the world, delighting Big Bear eagle fans.

Sunny has finally fledged three months after coming into the world, delighting Big Bear eagle fans.

You might even say Sunny “sort of soared” before returning to the nest.

Here’s an uplifting way to start summer: Wing by the “Outdoor Adventure Days” near Big Bear Lake.

The body of a missing 22-year-old UC Santa Barbara student who disappeared over the weekend was found Monday in Big Bear Lake. Deputies and a dive team located the body of Tanner Prentiss Monday morning in the water near Pine Knot Marina, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Prentiss was reported missing after visiting the mountains east...

Sunny and Gizmo have been practicing their “wingersizing” in the nest, but the sky is beckoning.

Jackie and Shadow’s two growing-fast tykes will be called Sunny and Gizmo.

Local elementary school students have chosen the names for the Big Bear eaglets. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on April 2, 2025. 

And tickets for select dates will be half-off during a limited-time sale.

Calling all Jackie and Shadow fans, you still have a chance to name Jackie and Shadow’s remaining two chicks. Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit organization that oversees the bald eagle nest camera in Big Bear, will accept naming suggestions until Friday March 28 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. The contest is a fundraiser for the non-profit organization with…

Enter your cutest ideas for the baby bald eagles; Big Bear schoolkids will make the final picks.

Sad news out of Big Bear — one of Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets has died, Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed. This video was broadcast on Today in LA on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Following speculation of its wellbeing after its disappearance, one of Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets has died, Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed Saturday.

Following speculation of its wellbeing after its disappearance, one of Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets has died, Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed Saturday.

San Bernardino County Fire Mountain Division team rescued dozens of stranded visitors near Big Bear after snow plastered the region. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on March 14, 2025.