Jackie, a bald eagle in California, died on Monday after receiving extended treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center, a wildlife rehabilitation organization. The bird had been under intensive care following an attack by other eagles and was found to have underlying health conditions including anaemia and weight loss. Despite efforts by the facility’s veterinary team and consulting specialists, her condition deteriorated over several days preceding her death.
Jackie gained widespread attention through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam, a livestream operated by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley that has accumulated hundreds of thousands of subscribers. The bird had been a prominent fixture in the Big Bear Valley area since hatching in the spring of 2012. Jackie and her mate, Shadow, had been partners since 2018 according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley organization.
The Ojai Raptor Center expressed that the loss would be felt by the thousands of people worldwide who had followed Jackie’s story. The facility stated it is collaborating with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with plans to release additional information regarding treatments and test results. Jackie’s remains have been transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for further examination.
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