Jackie the Bald Eagle, Livestream Star, Dies After Mysterious Illness
On August 10, a cherished 14-year-old bald eagle named Jackie died after a sudden illness. She had received treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center in California for three weeks prior to her passing, which was announced via social media. Jackie, who hatched in spring 2012 in Big Bear Valley, was the first bald eagle chick recorded in that area. In 2015, a live camera was set up by Friends of Big Bear Valley, allowing fans to observe her and eventually her partners, Mr. B and Shadow. The group successfully raised $10 million for habitat preservation, and her remains will be examined by wildlife officials.
Key facts
- Jackie, a 14-year-old bald eagle, died on August 10 after a mysterious illness.
- She was treated at the Ojai Raptor Center in California for over three weeks.
- Jackie hatched in spring 2012 in Big Bear Valley, California.
- FOBBV installed a camera near her nest in 2015, but her parents had moved.
- She became famous with her mate Shadow, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- She was rescued by San Dimas Raptor Rescue after a fight with two young eagles.
- She was diagnosed with severe anemia but the cause was unknown.
- FOBBV raised $10 million to protect her habitat from development.
- Her remains were transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Entities
Institutions
- Ojai Raptor Center
- Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV)
- Los Angeles County Parks San Dimas Raptor Rescue
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- KCAL News
- New York Times
- Los Angeles Times
- University of Maryland
Locations
- Big Bear Valley
- California
- United States
- Los Angeles County
- Ojai
- San Dimas