Watch famous bald eagle Jackie recover after nest attack
Famous bald eagle Jackie was found unable to fly after going missing from her California nest, but veterinarians say she avoided major injuries. Fans can watch famous bald eagle updates as she recovers at the Ojai Raptor Center following an apparent attack by two younger eagles.
Key Takeaways
- Jackie vanished from her Big Bear Valley nest last week and was rescued Saturday after being found stranded on the ground.
- The L.A. County Parks & Recreation San Dimas Raptor Rescue Team recovered her; Friends of Big Bear Valley says experts are confident it is Jackie.
- She is being treated at the Ojai Raptor Center and appears to have avoided broken bones or other major injuries.
- Partner Shadow is caring for fledgling eaglets Sandy and Luna while Jackie undergoes further health tests.
What happened to famous bald eagle Jackie?
Jackie, who rose to fame with mate Shadow on a livestream nest camera run by Friends of Big Bear Valley, went missing from her California nest last week. She was later found unable to fly and stranded on the ground.
On Saturday, the L.A. County Parks & Recreation San Dimas Raptor Rescue Team rescued the eagle. Friends of Big Bear Valley said Sunday that experts are confident the bird in care is the missing Jackie.
According to a UPI Odd News report, the underweight raptor is now at the Ojai Raptor Center after an apparent attack by two younger eagles.
How serious are Jackie's injuries?
Veterinarians say Jackie seems to have evaded broken bones and other major injuries. That is welcome news for fans who followed her nest-cam life with Shadow.
Further tests are being conducted to determine whether she is healthy enough to return to her nest.
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Who is caring for the eaglets while Jackie recovers?
While Jackie recovers, Friends of Big Bear Valley said Shadow is doing a good job protecting and caring for the pair's fledgling eaglets, Sandy and Luna.
"Jackie is a strong eagle and we as a community will get through this," the group wrote on social media. "Meanwhile, Shadow is an excellent mate and father, he continues to care for Sandy and Luna while protecting the nest and territory."
The livestream pair became widely known through Friends of Big Bear Valley's nest camera, making Jackie's rescue a closely watched wildlife update.
Will Jackie return to the Big Bear nest soon?
That depends on the results of ongoing tests at the Ojai Raptor Center. Care teams must first confirm the underweight eagle is healthy enough to go home.
For now, the update is positive: Jackie survived an apparent attack, avoided major injuries, and remains under specialized raptor care while Shadow holds the nest with Sandy and Luna.