The beloved nature enthusiast who helped launch the wildly popular Big Bear bald eagle cam has tragically passed away.
Wildlife activist Sandy Steers spearheaded the 2015 livestream trained on the nest of famous eagles Jackie and Shadow, who became a couple in 2018, inviting viewers to watch the devoted pair brave heavy winters to keep their eggs warm.
Sandy Steers, the nature enthusiast who brought the Big Bear bald eagle cam to life. Friends of Big Bear Valley / Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam
“It is with heavy hearts and great sadness to let our Friends of Big Bear Valley eagle family know that Sandy Steers passed away,” the group announced on social media.
For more than a decade, the wildlife activist guided the nest cam, captivating audiences and championing environmental advocacy as executive director of the nonprofit.
Big Bear’s famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow. Friends of Big Bear Valley / Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam
For a decade, Steers guided the nest cam. Friends of Big Bear Valley / Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam
Viewers worldwide tuned in through the years to watch Jackie and Shadow, who welcomed their first egg of the year late last month.
Observers then looked on in shock as a raven swooped down and attacked the nest while Jackie and Shadow were away.
It wasn’t clear what caused Steers’s death or how old she was when she died.