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A Visionary Leader in Eagle Advocacy (Image Credits: Ca-times.brightspotcdn.com)
Big Bear Valley — Conservationist Sandy Steers, renowned for her work with the area’s beloved bald eagles and her opposition to unchecked development, passed away on the evening of February 11, 2026.[1][2]
A Visionary Leader in Eagle Advocacy
Sandy Steers served as executive director of the Friends of Big Bear Valley nonprofit for more than two decades. She held a bachelor’s degree in biology from UCLA and brought her expertise to bear on protecting local wildlife. Steers volunteered as an eagle counter for the U.S. Forest Service early in her career. Her passion centered on the bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow, whose nest became a global sensation under her guidance.[1]
The nonprofit announced her death with profound sorrow. “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 stated on social media.[2][3] Staff members requested time to grieve before sharing further details. No cause of death was disclosed.
Launching the Iconic Eagle Nest Cam
Steers played a pivotal role in establishing the 24-hour webcam that captured the lives of Jackie and Shadow high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake. The project followed the 2011 hatching of Jackie, the first bald eagle chick documented in the valley. After two years of fundraising and planning, cameras went live, drawing thousands of viewers…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-13 06:25:00
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