BIG BEAR, Calif. (KABC) — Sandy Steers, the executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley and a familiar face to many who follow the famed Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow, was honored Thursday at a California State Assembly session for her work as a longtime wildlife activist.
Steers died last month and is remembered as the woman who launched the Big Bear eagle cam, the livestream cameras that offer a close-up look at the daily lives of Jackie and Shadow and the eggs they have laid over the years.
It was first launched in 2015 to monitor wildlife at Big Bear. Throughout her career, Steers has not only had deep care for the eagles but also for every person, plant and animal in the region.
Assemblyman Tom Lackey of District 24 honored Steers and spoke of her role as a visionary conservationist, mentor, mother and member of the Big Bear community.
“Sandy helped design the Big Bear bald eagle nest camera system, lending science to storytelling in a way that brought people closer, not only to nature but to each other,” Lackey said.
Jackie and Shadow currently have two eggs in their nest and have been diligently taking care of them.
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