Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagles Supporter Sandy Steers Dies

BIG BEAR, CA — Big Bear bald eagle supporter and executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, Sandy Steers, has died, the organization shared Thursday.

Steers invited the world to watch nature at work through the livestream webcams aimed at the nest of Jackie and Shadow, Southern California's bonded bald eagles. She has guided the watchers through both the heartbreak of a raided nest and both failed and successful pip-watches as baby eaglets hatch from their eggs. Ultimately, Steers shared the joy of watching the life cycle of the birds she loved as they fledged from their nest into the rest of their lives.

Steers was a wildlife naturalist with a background in biology and has long been a spokesperson for the Big Bear bald eagles.

According to FOBBV, she passed away on Wednesday evening, and while more information will be shared in the future, for now, the group has asked for time to
grieve and process the sad news."

Thousands of commenters have shared their support and thoughts on Steers's guidance and shared knowledge.

"She was such a great mentor and teacher, showing how important it is to be respectful and kind to this majestic, beautiful eagle family. She will be greatly missed," one commenter said. "May Sandy rest in eternal peace, flying with her eagles."