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california9 days ago•26 min saved

SoCal baseball team hosts tribute night for Jackie the bald eagle

Southern California's Ontario Tower Buzzers will host 'Fly High, Jackie Night' on Aug. 23 at ONT Field to honor Jackie, the beloved Big Bear Valley bald eagle who died Aug. 10. Half of proceeds from tickets purchased via a special link will go to Friends of Big Bear Valley. Jackie gained worldwide fame via the Big Bear Bald Eagle Cam with mate Shadow; she was rescued after an altercation and died after severe health problems, with necropsy results pending. Remains will be given to the National Eagle Repository as part of federal procedures.

via KTLA|

#big-bear-valley #california #friends-of-big-bear-valley

nature11 days ago•4 min saved

KD1 Sparks a New Chapter for Shadow in Big Bear Eagle Nest

Following Jackie’s death, Shadow has been seen with a new potential mate, KD1 (Katie), in the Big Bear nest. The pair were observed spending time together, touching beaks and moving sticks, fueling hopes she could become his mate. Katie, born in 2022 in Orange County and banded as KD1, may be a candidate as fans cope with Jackie’s passing, though it’s unclear if they’ll mate this season, since California’s mating hormones typically rise in December–January and Big Bear hosts many visiting eagles during summer.

via USA Today|

#bald-eagle #big-bear-valley #eagle-nest

environment11 days ago•7 min saved

KD1’s Arrival Sparks Shadow’s Possible New Mate at Big Bear Nest

A 4½-year-old banded bald eagle named KD1 begins visiting Shadow at the Big Bear nest after Jackie’s death, prompting speculation about a potential new mate as breeding season nears, while livestream cameras continue to document developments and experts weigh KD1’s gender.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bald-eagle #big-bear-valley #environment

environment11 days ago•4 min saved

Shadow Rebounds with New Mate at Big Bear Nest After Jackie’s Death

Three days after Jackie’s death from anemia, Big Bear’s famous bald eagle Shadow returned to the nest with a new mate, KD1, who first appeared Aug. 10 and is larger in size (likely female); the pair were seen together at the nest for several minutes before flying away, signaling Shadow’s quick move on and continuing public interest in the nest livestream.

via New York Post|

#bald-eagle #big-bear-valley #environment

world15 days ago•6 min saved

Farewell, Jackie: Beloved Big Bear bald eagle passes after weeks of rehab

Beloved Big Bear Valley bald eagle Jackie died after more than three weeks of intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center for severe anemia and kidney inflammation following an altercation with two subadult eagles; she received life-saving transfusions and extensive testing that ruled out lead poisoning, but her condition deteriorated and she passed away early this morning, with her remains turned over to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as fans and the nest-cam community mourn her loss.

via USA Today|

#bald-eagle #big-bear-valley #eagle-nest-cam

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Fights for Recovery Amid Severe Anemia

Jackie, the bald eagle featured on Big Bear Valley’s nest cam, is in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center after an altercation with two subadult eagles. Early bloodwork shows severe anemia and kidney inflammation; veterinarians are pursuing further tests and providing supportive care, with staff asking the public not to disturb them as updates are shared.

via USA Today|

#anemia #bald-eagle #big-bear-valley

science1 month ago•3 min saved

Big Bear's Jackie the eagle Begins Recovery After Altercation With Subadults

Big Bear Valley's famous eagle Jackie is recovering after an apparent altercation with two subadult eagles. She was rescued near Dana Point Park and transported to the Ojai Raptor Center, where she is underweight but alert with a full medical workup underway and no obvious trauma yet. Local responders and the San Dimas Raptor Rescue assisted, while fans of the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam have been following her condition as diagnostics proceed.

via USA Today|

#big-bear-valley #jackie-eagle #nest-cam

animals2 years ago•5 min saved

"Bald Eagle Parents' Unlikely Egg Hatching Saga"

Despite the viral attention, it's unlikely that the three bald eagle eggs being cared for by Jackie and Shadow in Big Bear Valley will hatch, according to conservation organization Friends of Big Bear Valley. The group is uncertain why the eggs have not hatched, but believes it's not a fertility issue as the eagle pair has successfully raised chicks in the past. Jackie and Shadow continue to take dedicated care of their eggs, and the organization is encouraging people to observe and appreciate the eagles' journey.

via CBS News|

#animals #bald-eagle #big-bear-valley

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

"Eagle Romance Caught on Nest Cam: Jackie and Shadow's Countdown to Pip Watch"

Jackie and Shadow, a pair of bald eagles in Big Bear Valley, are caring for their three eggs as viewers eagerly await the start of "pip watch" in two weeks. The couple's loving bond and the rare sight of three eggs have captivated audiences, with the nest cam capturing their activities as they prepare for the hatching process. With warmer temperatures, the snow in the nest box has started to melt, revealing all three eggs, and the eagles have been busy reinforcing the nest. Viewers can follow the Egg Watch 2024 on the Friends of Big Bear Valley’s YouTube page.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#bald-eagles #big-bear-valley #egg-watch