Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care

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Armstrong, K. (2026, August 11). Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62vj8eywdlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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BBC News · collected 2026-08-11 · by Kathryn Armstrong

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Jackie, a bald eagle in California, died on Monday after weeks of veterinary care at the Ojai Raptor Center, where she was being treated for underlying health issues that caused anaemia and weight loss. Despite intensive treatment, her condition continued to deteriorate over several days before she passed away. The eagle had become an online star with a loyal following through the Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam, which has hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Ojai Raptor Center is working with wildlife authorities to provide additional information on Jackie's treatments and test results.
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Jackie, a 34-year-old bald eagle in California, died on Monday after receiving weeks of veterinary treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center. The bird had been under care since being attacked by other eagles and suffering from underlying health issues that caused anaemia and weight loss. Despite intensive treatment, Jackie's condition continued to deteriorate over several days. She was a beloved online star, featured in a livestream of her Big Bear Valley nest with her partner Shadow, which had amassed hundreds of thousands of subscribers. The center said they were "heartbroken" and that it was an "extraordinary privilege" to have cared for her.

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Kathryn Armstrong
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🔮 "We know this news will be deeply felt by the many thousands of people around the world who have followed her journey, hoped alongside us, prayed for her, and supported the people caring for her.
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Topics

California Friends of Big Bear Valley Ojai Raptor Center the California Department of Fish and Wildlife the Ojai Raptor Center

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Jackie PERSON · 6× California GPE · 2× Friends of Big Bear Valley ORG · 2× Ojai Raptor Center ORG · 2× Shadow PERSON · 2× the California Department of Fish and Wildlife ORG · 2× the Ojai Raptor Center ORG · 2× the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ORG · 1×

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"We are working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and will provide a more comprehensive statement including additional information on her treatments and test results.
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🔮 "We know this news will be deeply felt by the many thousands of people around the world who have followed her journey, hoped alongside us, prayed for her, and supported the people caring for her.
2026-08-11 · BBC News
Jackie, the famous California bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care · assertive framing

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- Published Jackie, a bald eagle in California who became an online star, died on Monday after receiving weeks of veterinary treatment. asserted
who → become → treatment
Jackie was being cared for by Ojai Raptor Center, a wildlife rehabilitation organisation, after she was attacked by other eagles. asserted
she → care → eagles
The bird had underlying health issues that caused anaemia and weight loss. asserted
that → have → anaemia
"Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting specialists," Ojai Raptor Center said in a statement. asserted
Center → continue → statement
A livestream featuring the Big Bear Valley nest of Jackie and her partner, Shadow, has hundreds of thousands of subscribers. asserted
livestream → feature → subscribers
The Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam, run by the nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley in California, amassed a loyal following and Jackie was frequently spotted in the area since she hatched in the spring of 2012. asserted
she → run → 2012
Jackie and Shadow had been mates since 2018, the Friends of Big Bear Valley website said. asserted
website → say → Valley
It has been an extraordinary privilege to care for her," the Ojai Raptor Center said. asserted
Center → care → her
"We know this news will be deeply felt by the many thousands of people around the world who have followed her journey, hoped alongside us, prayed for her, and supported the people caring for her. asserted
who → know → her
"We are working closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and will provide a more comprehensive statement including additional information on her treatments and test results. asserted
We → work → treatments
" Jackie's remains have been transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Ojai Raptor Center said. asserted
Center → transfer → Fish
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