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A newly released necropsy report confirms that Jackie, the widely followed bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The virus caused severe stomach ulcers and internal bleeding, leading to her death on August 10, 2026. While toxicology tests detected rat poison, experts ruled it out as the primary cause. Her mate, Shadow, remains healthy in California.
Jackie, the famous bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, died in August 2026 from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). A necropsy confirmed the virus caused severe stomach ulcers, leading to internal bleeding and sepsis. Although rat poison was detected, it was not the primary cause of death. Her mate, Shadow, remains healthy.
Jackie, the famous bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, died in August 2026 from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). A necropsy revealed the virus caused severe stomach ulcers, leading to internal bleeding, anemia, and secondary bacterial infections. Although traces of rat poison were found, they were not the primary cause of death. Her mate, Shadow, remains healthy, and her remains were cremated to prevent virus spread.
Veterinarians confirmed that Jackie, the famous bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, died from complications of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Meanwhile, Ohio’s bald eagle population has thrived, with over 1,000 active nests recorded in 2026, marking a significant conservation success story.
Jackie, the famous bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, died on August 10, 2026, from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). A necropsy by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance confirmed HPAI as the primary cause, which caused severe stomach ulcers, internal bleeding, and secondary bacterial infections. While rat poison was detected in her system, it was not the primary cause of death. Her remains were cremated to prevent the spread of the virus, and her mate, Shadow, remains healthy in Big Bear.
Jackie, the 14-year-old bald eagle whose Big Bear Lake nest was watched by millions, died on August 10 after weeks of intensive care for severe anemia. While the Ojai Raptor Center confirmed her death, fans grew suspicious of the care provided, leading to public backlash. In response, the Ontario Tower Buzzers baseball team announced a tribute event, and Jackie’s mate Shadow was recently spotted with a new partner.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers will host a tribute event for Jackie, the late Big Bear Valley bald eagle, on August 23. Half of ticket proceeds will support the nonprofit that managed her famous livestream. Jackie died on August 10 after weeks of treatment for severe anemia following an altercation with other eagles. Her death sparked global mourning and highlighted the success of conservation fundraising tied to her online presence.
Jackie, the internet-famous bald eagle from Big Bear Lake who, with her mate Shadow, captivated millions via a long-running nest livestream, died after weeks of illness. Fans worldwide shared memories celebrating her motherhood, resilience, and devotion, turning her into a symbol of hope and unity. The enduring storyline inspired classrooms and individuals facing hardship, and supporters now consider Shadow’s future while pushing habitat protection to honor her legacy.
Jackie, the bald eagle whose nest saga with partner Shadow drew thousands online from atop a Jeffrey pine near Big Bear Lake in California, died after a mysterious illness caused severe anemia. Estimated to be about 14 years old, she was treated at the Ojai Raptor Center after an attack by two younger eagles, and she leaves behind a legacy of multiple hatchlings from years of care and public fascination with her mountain home.
Jackie, the iconic bald eagle featured on the Big Bear Valley nest-cam for about a decade, died at 14 after treatment for a serious illness. Born in 2012, she and her mate Shadow raised multiple eaglets and became a global symbol of bald eagle recovery and wildlife education, drawing millions of viewers. Her remains were transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, marking the end of an era in California wildlife storytelling.
Celebrity bald eagle Jackie remains in intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center as her anemia worsens, with her packed cell volume dropping below 10% and veterinarians continuing extensive testing to determine the cause; recovery could take weeks to months, and fans follow updates as her mate Shadow stays nearby.
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and wife Anna donated $5.5 million to a fundraiser that, with other gifts, meets a $10 million goal to buy undeveloped land near the Big Bear eagle nest to protect critical foraging habitat, as the famous pair Jackie and Shadow garner support; the donation arrives amid Jackie’s serious illness and aims to shield the nest from development on the Moon Camp site.
Jackie, the 14-year-old bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center as veterinarians treat suspected rodenticide poisoning and severe anemia; tests have ruled out lead poisoning and metals, a life-saving blood transfusion helped her energy, and clinicians are awaiting zinc toxicity results while she fights the illness and her family at the nest.
Vet teams say Jackie remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center with severe anemia and kidney inflammation; new video shows her fighting two younger eagles, but veterinarians believe she was already sick before the incident; tests are checking for lead, zinc, and rodenticide exposure, with X-rays showing no metal objects; her two fledglings Sandy and Luna are being cared for by their father Shadow while Jackie’s recovery could take weeks.
Jackie, Big Bear’s famous bald eagle, remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center after a July attack by two subadult eagles. Vets are treating severe anemia and kidney inflammation and conducting tests for lead, zinc, and rodenticide, with X-rays showing no foreign objects. Despite the seriousness, Jackie is alert, eating, and capable of standing, signaling progress as wildlife professionals monitor her condition. The rescue timeline: Jackie was spotted July 17, then rescued and transported to the Ojai Raptor Center on July 18. Her mate Shadow and their two eaglets Sandy and Luna remain at the nest. Donations to the Ojai Raptor Center and Friends of Big Bear Valley are being collected to support Jackie’s care and other raptors.