SAVEMOONCAMP GOAL MET & FOBBV Eagles Update

 

July 31st was the deadline to gather $10M, in order to save Mooon Camp. And that goal was met, just recently, all thanks to a generous donation that was given of $5M+. This is wonderful news for all of the Big Bear Lake animals, plant life and ecosystem. The future does look brighter!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVr4uVP_RXE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R37G4tN1dYE&t=2s

While this news is a wondeful one, we are still worried. Last week, our dear Jackie was found grounded and unable to fly. She was attacked by 2 sub-adult eagles that have been hanging around the area. Fortunately, Jackie was rescued and has been in the best of care. Her mate Shadow has been waiting and searching for her. Their eaglets have been missing her as well and they have now been unseen on camera in 2 days. Which is possible that they have now left the area to begin their own life's journey as young eagles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWNzRM4gvgg

A sub-adult eagle has been seen in the area and near Shadow. This eagle is most likely a female, in regard to its vocals and size. Shadow has been tolerating the eagle but has not been seen hanging around it for a long period of time (so it's not like they are courting). Shadow may still be waiting on his mate, Jackie, and we are all hoping for her full recovery so she can get back home. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kOs-xYg14E

The sub-adult is a beautiful eagle. She is just exploring her world as all eagles are born to do, until it is time to find a home of their own and begin a family. Shadow was once considered an intruder. He was a sub-adult that came to the nest and he decided he was going to stay. Mr. BB (Jackie's first mate) was unable to chase him off so he left instead, leaving Shadow to stay as the new male of the nest. Of coarse, it took some time for Jackie to accept him and well, here we are now.

Please keep Jackie in your thoughts. We'd all love to see her return to her nesting area and hopefully, return to her Shadow. ♥

Save Moon Camp ~ Jackie & Shadow's home

 I have been following this nest since Feb. 2025, when Jackie & Shadow had 3 little eggs. Unfortunately, “Misty” (1st hatched) did not survive the harsh winter. Sunny and Gizmo, thrived and they successfully fledged in June.

On Jan. 23rd & 26th of 2026, 2 eggs were laid and we (eagle lovers / community) were all happy for this year’s clutch. However, on Jan. 30th, Common Ravens entered the nest and consumed them (eggs did show some cracks in shell prior to this). 💔

On Tuesday Feb. 24th, a new egg was laid. Then on Thursday, another! This new clutch brings hope and we are so excited to see them successfully hatch.

2nd clutch 2026

Jackie incubating

Shadow & Jackie

Screenshots taken by me, courtesy of FOBBV's YT channel   

There is a luxury development project that has been a threat to the Big Bear Lake area. For many years, it has been on halt, thanks to the efforts of FOBBV and the concerned community. Below is just a bit of info taken from Save Moon Camp's website.

In 2001: 

"Friends of Big Bear Valley originally began as a community effort over concerns about the luxury development project called Moon Camp in Fawnskin, CA. The developers hadn’t conducted any environmental analysis and the proposal, would have destroyed, among other things, a Bald Eagle foraging area, making it more difficult to successfully raise chicks. It would also damage a rare and endangered plant species unique only to Big Bear Valley. In addition, the community had valid concerns about the growing fire danger and the ability to evacuate safely."

In 2026:

"After months of negotiation led by Sandy Steers, The San Bernardino Mountain Land Trust (SBMLT) and the developer have entered into a limited agreement for SBMLT purchase Moon Camp for $10,000,000 to permanently conserve and preserve its nearly 63 acres. After the sale, the land will become part of the United States Forest Service (USFS). SBMLT has only until July 31, 2026 to raise the funds."

If anyone would like to help by donating, please visit the link here. Every bit counts. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing the link in your social media feed(s) / website(s). It means so much to the welfare of the eagles and all of the Big Bear animal friends, plant life and ecosystem. $10M has to be met before the end of July, otherwise, their future is uncertain. 

*Important* Please be sure to donate through the official fundraiser, SaveMoonCamp, in order for your donations to go towards the cause and not to FOBBV or SBMLT. Also, to avoid fradulent websites and money being lost / stolen.

Thank you for reading 💖🦅

Karla

Special Links

FOBBV - Friends of Big Bear Valley

SBMLT - San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust

Click here to visit my YT channel and watch video clips that I've captured of Shadow & Jackie's family. ♥

Also, you can play my American Bald Eagles jigsaw puzzles here! You will find my screenshots from their live video feeds, as well as from other eagle YT cams. 

    Dedication    

 In loving memory of Sandy Steers 

Febuary 11, 2026 🌹🦅

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