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Bald Eagles Jackie and Shadow Secure New Home After $10 Million Fund-Drive
7/28/2026, 11:11:56 AM
Securing a Sanctuary for the Pair
Friends of Big-Bear Valley (FOBBV) announced that the 24-hour live-cam site known locally as “Moon Camp,” less than a mile from the eagles’ nest near Big Bear Lake, will be purchased for the bald eagle duo Jackie and Shadow. The purchase follows a six-month campaign that culminated in a final donation push ahead of the July 31 deadline.
Background and Community Effort
The land, long eyed by luxury-marina developers, was previously the subject of a limited purchase agreement negotiated earlier in the year by former FOBBV executive director Sandy Steers and the San Bernardino Mountain Land Trust with owner RCK Properties. Steers died of cancer in February, leaving the effort to a volunteer base that includes more than 25,000 individual contributors.
Funding and Donations
FOBBV reported that a total of $10 million will be raised to acquire Moon Camp. The largest single gift—$5.5 million—came from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna Brockman. The remainder will be supplied by the thousands of smaller donations that have already been pledged.
Official Statements & Responses
Anna Brockman expressed gratitude to supporters, emphasizing the eagles’ role as “majestic” symbols of perseverance and connectedness to nature. Media manager Jenny Voisard highlighted the community’s “tireless support” over the past six months and noted the broader love for the pair’s wellbeing. An expert consulted by FOBBV cautioned that Shadow’s recent association with another sub-adult female eagle does not necessarily signal a permanent shift, given the strong bond the pair has demonstrated.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Greg and I are grateful to all those who championed saving the home of these majestic eagles, Jackie and Shadow,” — Anna
- “We are beyond grateful for the tireless support of so many people these past six months,” — Jenny Voisard, media manager for FOBBV
