Big Bear’s famous eagle chicks need $10m habitat rescue by July 31
Conservationists are racing to raise $10 million by July 31 to protect the habitat surrounding a famous bald eagle nest in California. The effort aims to prevent the development of the 'Moon Camp' area, which is home to a pair of eagles followed by a global audience.
Why it matters
The campaign demonstrates how digital engagement and live-streaming can be leveraged to drive real-world conservation and land preservation efforts.
Thousands of people around the world are once again following the lives of bald eagles Jackie and Shadow through a live nest camera in California's Big Bear Valley. This year, the attention is on the couple's two young eaglets, which hatched over the Easter weekend and are now growing quickly under the care of their parents.The heartwarming scenes inside the nest have attracted viewers from across the world. The camera gives people a close look at the birds' daily life, from feeding and caring for the chicks to watching them grow stronger each day. But while the nest appears calm, conservationists say a bigger challenge lies beyond it.Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the nonprofit that operates the live camera, hopes the growing interest in Jackie and Shadow will also draw attention to a major conservation effort.
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