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Big Bear Wildlife Activist Sandy Steers, Who Spearheaded Eagle Nest Cam, Dies
Sandy Steers led Friends of Big Bear Valley for over 20 years and launched livestream eagle-nest cameras viewed by thousands worldwide, enhancing local wildlife education.
- Friends of Big Bear Valley announced Wednesday evening that Sandy Steers, executive director, died on February 11, 2026, in Big Bear Lake, California.
- In 2015, Sandy Steers launched the Eagle Nest livestream cameras and led FOBBV for more than 20 years, overseeing conservation and educational efforts.
- The Eagle Nest camera captured a Jan. 30 raven breach that destroyed both Jackie and Shadow's eggs, after the livestream cams made their nest a global phenomenon for schools and thousands of viewers.
- FOBBV requested privacy for its team to grieve and said it will provide more information later; cause of death remains unreleased, and memorial services and successor are not yet released.
- Local volunteers and media say the loss reverberates through the `eagle family` and conservation efforts, impacting educational programs and habitat preservation, while her legacy remains influential.
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