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Big Bear's Eaglets Named Sunny and Gizmo After Community Contest

The two surviving chicks of Jackie and Shadow are thriving, with names chosen by local students and global attention via livestream.

The two chicks of popular bald eagle couple, Jackie and Shadow, have been named Sunny and Gizmo.
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One of the newly named eaglets, Sunny, chirps while waiting for food with sibling Gizmo in the Big Bear nest on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Screenshot courtesy of Friends of Big Bear Valley)
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Overview

  • Sunny and Gizmo, the surviving eaglets of Big Bear's bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow, were officially named on April 1, 2025, following a community-driven contest.
  • The naming contest organized by Friends of Big Bear Valley received over 54,000 entries, with local elementary school students selecting the final names from a shortlist of 30 options.
  • The third eaglet, Misty, who did not survive a severe March snowstorm, was named in honor of a beloved FOBBV volunteer who passed away from cancer.
  • Sunny and Gizmo are healthy and growing, with their darker feathers developing and fledging anticipated in the coming months.
  • The eaglets' journey continues to captivate a global audience through a 24/7 livestream maintained by Friends of Big Bear Valley.