Overview

• Sunny and Gizmo, the surviving eaglets of Big Bear's bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow, were officially named on April 1, 2025, following a community-driven contest.
• The naming contest organized by Friends of Big Bear Valley received over 54,000 entries, with local elementary school students selecting the final names from a shortlist of 30 options.
• The third eaglet, Misty, who did not survive a severe March snowstorm, was named in honor of a beloved FOBBV volunteer who passed away from cancer.
• Sunny and Gizmo are healthy and growing, with their darker feathers developing and fledging anticipated in the coming months.
• The eaglets' journey continues to captivate a global audience through a 24/7 livestream maintained by Friends of Big Bear Valley.