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Wildlife Activist Sandy Steers, Creator of Eagle Cam, Dies

2/13/2026

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Sandy Steers, a wildlife activist and founder of the Big Bear bald eagle cam, has died.
Her 2015 initiative allowed viewers to observe Jackie and Shadow, who became a couple in 2018.
The Friends of Big Bear Valley announced her passing on social media, expressing deep sadness.
A raven attacked the nest while Jackie and Shadow were away.
The cause of Steers's death and her age remain unknown.

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Story summary

Sandy Steers, a wildlife activist and founder of the Big Bear bald eagle cam, has died.
Her 2015 initiative allowed viewers to observe Jackie and Shadow, who became a couple in 2018.
The Friends of Big Bear Valley announced her passing on social media, expressing deep sadness.
A raven attacked the nest while Jackie and Shadow were away.
The cause of Steers's death and her age remain unknown.