Big Bear Bald Eagle Wide View - Cam 2

Friends of Big Bear Valley's eagle cams have made the bald eagles of Big Bear Lake famous around the world, and this Cam 2 adds a wide-angle perspective to the story. Instead of focusing tightly on the nest bowl, it shows the nest tree and its setting in the forests of the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California.

The wide view is ideal for following the comings and goings. You can watch adults glide in to land, see where they perch to keep watch over the territory, and enjoy the backdrop of pines, mountain slopes and changing skies. Winter often brings snow, and few webcam scenes are as striking as an eagle sitting calmly on a nest while flakes fall around it. In spring, if the season goes well, you may see chicks or juveniles exploring the branches near the nest.

How it fits in

• Cam 1 shows close-up details of the nest.
• Cam 2 provides the wider context of the tree and habitat.
• FOBBV publishes regular recap reports on the season.

The cams are operated by a nonprofit that cares deeply about the birds and their habitat. Live from Big Bear Valley, by FOBBV CAM.