Rescued Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is 'stable,' wildlife nonprofit says

Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times on Jul 20, 2026

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LOS ANGELES — Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, one-half of the beloved avian pair featured in a longtime nest livestream, was rescued over the weekend after going missing from the aerie for several days, according to the wildlife nonprofit behind the cam.

The injured eagle was seen on the ground near Dana Point Park in the nearby community of Fawnskin on Thursday and Friday. While on the ground, the eagle was seen in a fight with two younger eagles, according to the Friends of Big Bear Valley.

"Cell phone video confirmed that the adult was able to fend off the other eagles by turning over and using its talons, but was unable to fly far away," the organization said.

Jackie was rescued Saturday by personnel with the L.A. County Parks and Recreation San Dimas Raptor Rescue. Video from the department showed the bird in Big Bear Lake at one point. Community members later saw her on the ground, the nonprofit said.

"When a bald eagle was found in need near Big Bear Lake, an incredible team came together to make sure it received the care it deserved," the Parks and Recreation Department said on Facebook. The eagle was taken to "a specialized rehabilitation facility, where care is now underway."

On Monday, the Friends of Big Bear Valley posted: "We have been in contact with the rehab facility this morning. Jackie is stable and they are waiting on diagnostic results that can take several days."

It was a tense weekend for fans of the Big Bear bald eagles, who expressed their worries on social media as news spread of an injured bald eagle who had not yet been identified.

The nonprofit said there had been no sign around the nest "for several days" of Jackie, star of the webcam since 2015. Fans have watched as Jackie and her longtime mate, Shadow, have lost eggs and offspring, and also successfully raised eaglets to leave the nest, 120 feet up a Jeffrey pine with a commanding view of Big Bear Lake.

Their latest eaglets, Sandy and Luna, took flight for the first time late last month.

The nonprofit warned of "misinformation and speculation online" surrounding the incident and the identity of the eagle. And fans were advised not to contact the rescue agency: "They do not have the resources."

"It's been a very worrying wait this weekend with Jackie MIA," said one commenter on the nonprofit's Instagram account.

One user, on the Parks and Recreation Department post, noted: "That's her, no doubt. Been watching for 2 years now i know her better than some of my own relatives."

On Monday, the nonprofit sought to reassure Jackie's fans.

"Jackie is a strong eagle and we as a community will get through this," the organization posted. "Meanwhile, Shadow is an excellent mate and father, he continues to care for Sandy and Luna while protecting the nest and territory."

Following the announcement by the nonprofit that the eagle was indeed believed to be Jackie, a commenter replied: "Praying for a speedy recovery so she can go back to her family soon!"

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