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.