The Big Bear eagles webcam draws attention as eaglets Sunny and Gizmo prepare for their first flights. At 12 weeks old, Sunny has already attempted to fly but chose to remain in the nest, which is a normal behavior. Gizmo stays behind, demonstrating each eaglet's unique development timeline. The eaglets potentially may travel vast distances as they mature, with full independence expected once they're around five years old. This spectacle has engaged wildlife enthusiasts and highlighted the natural growth process of these magnificent birds.
Once the eaglet Sunny attempted to fly, hovering at the nest's edge, it reflects the eaglet's readiness for independence, though Gizmo remains content in the nest.
"It's kind of up to them how much they come back to the nest," said Sandy Steers, emphasizing that eaglets choose when to leave their nest based on their development.
Typically, little eagles undertake their first flights between 10 to 14 weeks, placing Sunny and Gizmo’s journeys on an anticipated timeline.
Eaglets often disperse significantly post-nesting; they might stray up to a thousand miles from their birthplace as they mature.
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