Overview
- The incident began on Sunday, June 28, when livestream footage showed sibling Luna jump over Sandy, which unbalanced her and led to a multi-branch fall and an unintended first flight known as a “fludge.”
- Friends of Big Bear Valley said Sandy freed herself from lower branches, flew to another tree and “looked good in her flight,” while camera operators searched the area to confirm her exact location.
- Parents Jackie and Shadow returned quickly, have been provisioning the fledgling at its new perch, and are expected to keep following and feeding Sandy as she rests and builds flight strength.
- FOBBV has asked the public to stay away from the nest area to avoid disturbing the birds and to let camera teams continue remote monitoring.
- Local debate has risen over the long‑running Big Bear July 4 fireworks, with a petition calling for changes and officials noting the display is planned roughly two miles from the nest and will draw large crowds.