In a heartwarming moment for wildlife enthusiasts, one of the eaglets named Sunny has officially left the nest at Big Bear, California, with the event captured on live video. Her sister, Gizmo, has been actively practicing her flying skills and attempts to follow Sunny. At 12 weeks old, the eaglets are on track for their first flight, which typically occurs between 10 to 14 weeks. Their parents, Jackie and Shadow, have drawn considerable attention from fans online during the eaglet's hatching process earlier in the year.
According to an update posted on the Friends of Big Bear Valley Facebook page, Sunny and Gizmo are sisters! Apparently, Gizmo tried to catch up with Sunny this week after she first attempted to fly.
On Monday morning, Sunny took off, and it was all caught on video. Many have been watching the Big Bear eagles webcam as the two eagles - Sunny and Gizmo - were getting ready to take flight.
Over the weekend, however, Gizmo showed "serious flapping skills" and was even captured hopping and jumping. The sisters are 12 weeks old, and the timing of this first flight is on track.
Their parents - Jackie and Shadow - captivated the internet and wildlife enthusiasts earlier this year as viewers waited for the chicks to hatch.
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