Sandy and Luna faced one of their boldest tests yet on July 9, 2026, when a sub adult eagle flew straight at them with talons out. What happened next showed just how much Jackie and Shadow’s young eagles are learning.
Sandy and Luna spent a precious Big Bear day flying together, sharing sibling beakies, exploring the trees, and racing back when Shadow brought fish.
Sandy returned to the Big Bear eagle nest after her accidental fledge, reuniting with Luna as Shadow delivered fish and the young eagles settled back into nest life.
Luna returned to Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear nest for the first time since fledging, while Sandy’s strong flight from the rocks offered a reassuring sign that she is moving forward.
Sandy has been found near Luna after Big Bear’s dramatic fledge weekend, and Jackie and Shadow are already adapting to feed their young eagles in new places.