Watch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in California

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Watch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in California Watch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in California CloseA young bald eagle has taken flight, leaving an empty nest in Big Bear Valley, California. Thousands tuned in to a popular livestream set up by Friends of Big Bear Valley, to watch the juvenile eagle, nicknamed Luna, flap its wings and glide to a nearby tree for the first time.

A group of bird watchers also gathered in the California valley, east of Los Angeles, to witness the action in real time. SubsectionUS & CanadaPublished17 hours ago Share close panelShare page Copy linkAbout sharingRelated topicsCalifornia Follow California close panelYou are now following CaliforniaUpdates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.