Jackie and Shadow, the well-known bald eagle pair that nest near Big Bear Lake in California, temporarily left their nesting area during the local Fourth of July fireworks display but returned the following morning to care for their two eaglets, Luna and Sandy.

According to observations from the Friends of Big Bear Valley livestream camera, the eaglets remained at or near the nest throughout the event and were seen safely eating fish early Sunday morning before both parents returned.

The annual fireworks show had generated significant concern among wildlife advocates, especially because Luna and Sandy had only recently begun taking their first flights and still rely on their parents for food and protection.

A petition with more than 45,000 signatures urged organizers to relocate the fireworks farther from the nesting area or replace them with a drone show to reduce disturbance to the birds.

Despite those requests, Visit Big Bear proceeded with the event, arguing that the holiday celebration is a long-standing tradition and an important source of revenue for local businesses after another winter with below-average snowfall affected the region's tourism economy.Organizers noted that the fireworks were launched approximately two miles from the nest and lasted about 30 minutes.

Conservation groups had warned that if Jackie and Shadow abandoned the area for several days, as they had during previous fireworks displays, the young eagles could face increased risks.However, the parents' prompt return reassured the large online audience that follows the nesting family through the popular webcam.