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Race Against Time to Protect Eagle Nest
10 Apr
Summary
- Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow face eviction from their Big Bear Lake home.
- A $10 million land purchase is underway to save the eagles' habitat.
- A deadline of July 31 looms to raise funds for the land preservation.
Bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, long-time residents of Big Bear Lake, California, are facing an uncertain future as developers plan to construct a luxury housing project, "Moon Camp," near their nesting site. Wildlife experts warn this development could severely impact the eagles and other endangered species in the San Bernardino Mountains. Environmental organizations, including Friends of Big Bear Valley, have been advocating for the protection of the eagles' habitat. These groups are currently engaged in a critical fundraising effort, seeking to raise $10 million to purchase the land from the San Bernardino Mountains Land Trust. The deadline to meet this financial goal is July 31. The eagles have experienced significant losses of their young in recent years, including eggs lost to ravens in 2023 and more in March 2024 due to inclement weather. The current push aims to secure their home and protect the environment they have inhabited for years.
