May 7, 2026, Big Bear eaglet Sandy has been making some awfully interesting sounds lately, and they are not the kind that simply fade into the background of the nest. These little calls have a curious twist to them, almost like Sandy has been listening to the birds around the nest and trying a few notes of that wild music, too.
A chirp here. A tiny barky sound there. A little burst of eaglet chatter from that still-growing beak.
Whatever Sandy is doing, it has added a brand-new sound to the Big Bear nest.
The moment is small, but it carries that wonderful feeling of a young eagle discovering another part of itself. Sandy is growing, watching, listening, and now, apparently, testing out a voice that seems to belong to both the nest and the busy world around it.
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Sandy’s Little Voice Brings a New Sound to the Big Bear Nest
The Big Bear eagle nest is never truly quiet. Wind moves through the branches. Other birds call from nearby trees. Ravens pass through with their sharp voices. Jackie and Shadow come and go as they continue raising Big Bear eaglets Sandy and Luna high above Big Bear Lake. Now Sandy seems to be adding something new.
Lately, Sandy has been opening that little beak and making sounds that feel different from the usual nest noises. Some are soft and sweet and some are funny and rough around the edges. Some almost sound like Sandy is answering the birds that can be heard around the nest. It is not the bold call of an adult bald eagle yet. Sandy’s voice is still young, still small, and still finding its shape. That is exactly what makes it so adorable. Sandy is not just resting in the nest or watching the sky anymore. Sandy is beginning to fill the nest with a voice of its own.
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A Young Big Bear Eaglet Listening to a Busy World
For Sandy, the nest is full of sound and motion. Jackie and Shadow arrive with food. Luna moves nearby. Branches shift under the mountain air. Birds call from somewhere beyond the nest. The forest seems to keep talking, even when the eaglets are still.
Sandy appears tuned in to all of it.
Those little calls almost seem to rise in response to the sounds around the nest. Maybe Sandy is reacting to nearby birds or maybe the young eaglet is practicing. Maybe instinct is simply bubbling up in the form of chirps, chatter, and funny little notes. There is no way to know exactly what Sandy is trying to do, but the sound of it is irresistible. A bird calls nearby. Sandy listens. That little beak opens. Then comes a tiny sound that makes the nest feel new again.
Does Sandy Really Sound Like the Birds Nearby?
Some of Sandy the Big Bear eaglet’s recent sounds do seem to have a birdlike quality that stands out. For example, they are not adult eagle calls, and they are not ordinary quiet nest sounds either. Instead, they come out small, strange, and sweet, with the kind of curious rhythm that makes the moment worth hearing again.
However, it is best not to say Sandy is definitely mimicking other birds. After all, young bald eagles naturally vocalize as they grow. In fact, their sounds can be connected to food, movement, comfort, activity in the nest, or communication with the adults and siblings.
But Sandy’s latest vocal moments have a special charm because they seem to fit right into the soundscape around the nest. The forest calls. The nest answers. And for a few seconds, Sandy sounds like the newest little voice in Big Bear’s high mountain chorus.
Maybe Sandy is practicing.
Maybe Sandy is responding.
Maybe Sandy simply has something to say.
Whatever the reason, the Big Bear nest sounds a little different now. Sandy has added a tiny voice to the mountain air, and it is one of those small moments that can make the whole video worth watching again.
The sound may be little.
But in this nest, little things have a way of becoming unforgettable.
SK Hideaways recorded the video on youtube. The Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) make this live cam experience possible.
FAQ
Why is the Big Bear eaglet making sounds like birds around the nest?
Big Bear eaglet Sandy is growing and beginning to vocalize more. As a result, the young eaglet’s little sounds are becoming more noticeable in the nest. In addition, young bald eagles naturally make sounds as they develop, and Sandy may be reacting to the birds, movement, and activity nearby.
Is Sandy actually mimicking other birds?
There is no way to know for sure whether Sandy is intentionally mimicking other birds. Some of the sounds seem similar to the bird calls nearby, but Sandy may simply be practicing a young eaglet voice or responding to the busy nest environment.
Do we know if Sandy is male or female?
No. Sandy’s sex has not been confirmed, so this post avoids using “he” or “she” and refers to Sandy by name or as the young eaglet.
Are Sandy’s chirps and barky sounds normal?
Yes. Young bald eagles vocalize as part of normal development. In addition, chirps, chatter, squeaks, and funny barky sounds are part of growing up in the nest.
Who are Sandy and Luna?
Sandy and Luna are the two big bear eaglets being raised by Jackie and Shadow in the Big Bear eagle nest. Both eaglets are growing quickly and showing more personality as the season continues.