After weeks of preparation, Sunny, one of two young bald eagles in Big Bear, achieved a significant milestone in her journey toward independence. During a windy afternoon on May 29, 2025, Sunny hovered for approximately three seconds above the nest, marking an important step before her first official flight. The two eaglets, Sunny and Gizmo, hatched in early March (Sunny on March 3 and Gizmo on March 4) and have been closely watched by tens of thousands of online viewers through a live webcam operated by Friends of Big Bear Valley, a nonprofit organization that monitors the nest overlooking Big … Continue reading Big Bear Eaglet Sunny Hovers for 3.3 Seconds, Drawing 46,000 Live Viewers