Big Bear's Sunny Fledges at 90 Days

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Sunny, one of Big Bear's famous eaglets, just spread her wings and left the nest - but what happened next surprised everyone!

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At exactly 10:46 a.m. on June 2, Sunny took her leap of faith while thousands watched live online - a moment 13 weeks in the making.

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"She put up her wings to catch the wind and then jumped up and let those beautiful wings carry her," reported the Friends of Big Bear Valley who maintain the 24/7 livestream.

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After flying from the nest, Sunny didn't go far - camera operators spotted her perched in her parents' favorite roost tree, still practicing her wing movements.

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Meanwhile, sister Gizmo watched the whole dramatic departure with "complete fascination" - but when will she follow her sister's bold move?

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Executive Director Sandy Steers revealed mixed emotions: "I feel elated that Sunny made it and is flying and is successful, and sad at the same time."

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Both eaglets are female and hatched in early March alongside a third sibling named Misty, who sadly didn't survive a severe winter storm.

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What happens next? Experts say Sunny will stay nearby for 1-3 months while Jackie and Shadow continue to feed her and teach crucial survival skills.

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Sunny may return to the nest periodically - a common behavior for fledglings - before she and Gizmo eventually strike out on their own by fall.

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The Big Bear eagles have become internet sensations with thousands following their daily lives - a rare window into wild nature unfolding in real-time.

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