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Sandy and Luna return to nest after a big day of flying

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Jackie and Shadow's eaglets are stretching their wings, but still need some guidance. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Two of the internet's favorite bald eaglets are getting more bold as they explore the trees surrounding Big Bear Lake, but that does not mean eaglets Sandy and Luna are totally out of the nest.


Luna the eagle takes a 'leap of faith'

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Environment Animals Wildlife Birds Luna the eagle takes a'leap of faith' The 13-week-old eaglet flew to another tree, where his dad Shadow was waiting. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Luna getting ready to fly out of the nest. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Sandy and Luna venture out of the nest before fledging

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The pair is expected to leave the nest in early July. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Sandy going out on a limb to practice her wingers. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


10 things you might not know about bald eagles Jackie and Shadow

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Five of Jackie's chicks have successfully left the nest. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Jackie and Shadow seen in the 2026 nesting season. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow need 10 million

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Their biggest advocate's final act was negotiating a deal to protect their habitat. But they still need help. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Jackie and Shadow's nest is only one mile from a proposed development. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week.


Jackie and Shadow's chicks' genders revealed: It's a boy…and a girl!

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Environment Animals Wildlife Birds Jackie and Shadow's chicks' genders revealed: It's a boy and a girl! Sandy and Luna are now 9 weeks old. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Sandy is larger than Luna, as is typical for female bald eagles. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week.


Jackie and Shadow's chicks no longer sleep with mom in the nest bowl

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No one wants a bald eagle talon to the eye at 3am. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Sandy and Luna now sleep alone in the nest bowl, but mama Jackie stays nearby. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Jackie and Shadow's eaglets practice stomping and flapping

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Sandy and Luna are working on important skills in the nest. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Sandy and Luna, looking very grown up. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The babies are growing up.


Jackie and Shadow's eaglets can now see like their parents

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Environment Animals Wildlife Birds Jackie and Shadow's eaglets can now see like their parents More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. They grow up so fast. Sandy and Luna pictured last week. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. High above Big Bear Lake in southern California, a pair of eaglets' eyesight is coming into focus.


How to tell Jackie and Shadow's chicks, Sandy and Luna, apart

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Environment Animals Wildlife Birds How to tell Jackie and Shadow's chicks, Sandy and Luna, apart Hint: One of the bald eagle chicks is a louder pooper. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Jackie and Shadow's chicks Sandy (Chick 1) and Luna (Chick 2) have some subtle differences. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Jackie and Shadow's newly named chicks Sandy and Luna are growing by leaps and bounds.