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 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.
Luna’s first flight from the Big Bear nest was calm, confident, and unforgettable as the young eaglet flew from the high perch to Shadow.
Sandy’s first flight at Big Bear did not go as planned. After Luna’s porch bump, Sandy slipped below the nest, freed herself, and flew.
Luna reached the high perch at the Big Bear eagle nest, then made a bold dismount back to the nest. Now both eaglets are deep in the fledge window.
Sandy and Luna thought breakfast had arrived at the Big Bear eagle nest, but Shadow delivered a big stick instead. The surprise sparked loud complaints, teamwork, and one hilarious branch manager training session.
Sandy and Luna’s wing practice at Big Bear turned into a powerful glimpse of what is coming next, as Luna took a small leap back to the nest and both eaglets showed growing confidence on the porches.
Luna reached the Y branch at Big Bear for the first time, bringing Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets one step closer to fledging before returning to Sandy for the sweetest little beaky-kiss moment.