Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1

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ℹThe nest is located in Big Bear Valley in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. It is about 145 feet up in a Jeffrey Pine tree. It is the current home for Jackie & Shadow, a local bald eagle pair.

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🗨Chat Guiding Principles

Thank you for taking an interest in the Big Bear Bald Eagle family. We hope you enjoy this view into the everyday life of wild bald eagles & the nature that surrounds them while keeping our standards of behavior in mind.

1. We Are Here For the Eagles

Do your best to stay on topic of the Big Bear Eagle family & the surrounding ecosystem. For daily info about nest events, regularly check the Live Recap. When chat is slow, it may be acceptable to briefly share big news from other wildlife cameras; however, we do not encourage specific discussions or questions related to other wildlife projects because we do not have accurate & up-to-date information.

2. Give Peace a Chance and Be Kind

Folks of all ages and backgrounds watch the cam. Use polite, kind & sensitive language appropriate for all audiences. Agree to disagree respectfully and steer clear of prolonged arguments. If you see an inappropriate comment, please do not engage; let the moderator handle the situation.

3. The Eagles’ Well-being is our Priority

Be respectful & considerate to eagles* & nature. Details about nest & eagle trees locations (such as cardinal directions, distances, landmarks, camera placement etc.) are not disclosed to protect the eagles. While locations may be known to some, we ask that it not be spread. Oversharing on the internet has sadly had tragic outcomes at other nests.

4. Education & Safety For All

This is a public, family-friendly platform. We care about everyone’s safety. Please avoid the following content: controversial (politics, religion, sports & TV shows), adult (sexual topics, substances), personal subjects (locations, health issues etc.).

5. Roll Calls - What Are They?

Roll Call is when someone solicits responses from multiple chatters (eg. where is everyone from, multiple tagged greetings etc.). It results in numerous responses & can fill the chat quickly with off-topic. This practice is strictly discouraged in our fast moving chat.

6. Focus On Facts, Not Speculations

We all have a responsibility to keep the chat information factual & maintain a positive educational environment. Please do not generate engagement from drama, panic language, negative predictions or other triggers.

7. English is a Universal Language

English in chat, as a single language, helps our global community to understand each other. If needed, please use Google translate

8. Spamming & Repetitions Face Deletion

Do not overuse caps & emojis (the limit is 4). Do not repeat statements. Conversely, repeating unaddressed questions is appropriate & encouraged. We advise utilizing this emoji ❓ to make your question more visible in chat.

9. FOBBV - Non-Profit Since 2001

Our non-profit channel is free of charge & free of advertisements. Please refrain from promotion of unrelated sites, businesses, commercial platforms, or any form of solicitation.

10. Respect our Team and Organization

Our chat is managed by an amazing & generous team that wears many hats & is engaged in many tasks around the clock, including nest monitoring & record keeping. Although we read all chat messages, we may not be able to respond to all personally when chat volume is extremely high. To help us provide the best service possible, please forward your questions, concerns, & suggestions via our website. Negative comments or personal questions will be removed.

*Bald Eagles are protected by the Bald Eagle & Golden Eagle Protection Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Lacey Act & by the California Endangered Species Act.