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Necropsy confirms bird flu caused death of Big Bear eagle Jackie
environment5 days ago

Necropsy confirms bird flu caused death of Big Bear eagle Jackie

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.

via Los Angeles Times|
#avian-influenza#big-bear-lake#california-wildlife
Grief and suspicion: Fans demand answers after Jackie the eagle’s death
environment2 months ago

Grief and suspicion: Fans demand answers after Jackie the eagle’s death

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.

via washingtonpost.com|
#big-bear-lake#environment#jackie-the-eagle
Farewell Jackie: Big Bear Bald Eagle Dies After Prolonged Illness; Remains Headed to National Eagle Repository
environment-wildlife2 months ago

Farewell Jackie: Big Bear Bald Eagle Dies After Prolonged Illness; Remains Headed to National Eagle Repository

California’s Big Bear bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 9 after weeks of treatment for anemia and kidney inflammation, with new details revealing a large blood clot in her wing and kidney, plus liver and lung abnormalities and poor bone marrow response. She underwent extensive testing, including CT scans and a bone marrow biopsy, but could not keep food down in the final days. A necropsy will be performed by veterinary pathologists in the San Diego Wildlife Alliance, and, per federal law, her remains will be sent to the National Eagle Repository in Colorado for distribution to enrolled tribes and educational use. Shadow’s future remains uncertain as the nest scene continues to evolve with visiting eagles around the territory.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#bald-eagle#big-bear#environment-wildlife
Farewell to Jackie: Beloved livestream bald eagle dies at 14
nature2 months ago

Farewell to Jackie: Beloved livestream bald eagle dies at 14

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.

via The Washington Post|
#bald-eagle#big-bear-lake#livestream
Farewell, Jackie: Beloved Big Bear bald eagle passes after weeks of rehab
world2 months ago

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
Farewell to Jackie: Big Bear’s Beloved Nest Cam Bald Eagle Passes Away
environment2 months ago

Farewell to Jackie: Big Bear’s Beloved Nest Cam Bald Eagle Passes Away

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.

via The Desert Sun|
#bald-eagle#big-bear-lake#conservation
Jackie the Bald Eagle Battles Critical Illness as Vets Strive to Stabilize Her
science2 months ago

Jackie the Bald Eagle Battles Critical Illness as Vets Strive to Stabilize Her

Jackie, a beloved bald eagle rescued after a July altercation in Southern California, remains unstable and critically ill at the Ojai Raptor Center as doctors monitor her condition; her latest bloodwork shows severe anemia and kidney inflammation despite a life-saving transfusion and intensive care from nine veterinarians and wildlife officials. Tests have ruled out lead poisoning, cancer, and fishing hooks, with rodenticide exposure considered but not deemed the primary cause. The case has drawn millions of fans and continued attention to her nest with her partner Shadow and a new eagle nicknamed Jolene.

via USA Today|
#anemia#bald-eagle#jackie
Famed Big Bear bald eagle fights mystery illness as doctors hunt elusive cause
science-and-environment2 months ago

Famed Big Bear bald eagle fights mystery illness as doctors hunt elusive cause

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.

via USA Today|
#anemia#bald-eagle#big-bear-lake
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle fights for life as recovery begins
california-news2 months ago

Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle fights for life as recovery begins

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.

via KTLA|
#anemia#bald-eagle#big-bear-lake
Big Bear's Jackie the eagle Begins Recovery After Altercation With Subadults
science3 months ago

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
Rescued Big Bear bald eagle, likely Jackie, begins rehab in Ojai
wildlife-and-environment3 months ago

Rescued Big Bear bald eagle, likely Jackie, begins rehab in Ojai

A bald eagle believed to be Jackie from the Big Bear nest cam was found weak along Big Bear Lake and is in stable condition at the Ojai Raptor Center after transfer from the San Dimas rescue; initial checks showed the bird was underweight, muddy-footed, and with disheveled feathers but no obvious wounds, and veterinarians are conducting a full assessment while theories about her decline include lead poisoning or stress from recent aerial encounters.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bald-eagle#big-bear-lake#jackie