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Bald eagle believed to be Jackie rescued in Big Bear after bird fight, environmental org says
An adult eagle was rescued in Big Bear by the San Dimas Raptor Rescue team.
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A bald eagle believed to be Jackie has been rescued in Big Bear after a brief fight with two other eagles, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, the environmental nonprofit that runs a YouTube livestream of Jackie and Shadow’s famous nest.
The rescued eagle was seen on the ground near Dana Point Park, a popular look-out spot in the area for fans hoping to see the feathered family.
The eagle was taken in by the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation’s San Dimas Raptor Rescue this weekend and transferred to a specialized rehabilitation facility for further care, according to county officials.
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The eagle’s sex and identity have not been confirmed, but Friends of Big Bear Valley said “it is apparent that the rescued eagle is likely Jackie.” The last time Jackie was seen in the nest was July 12, according to organization records.
“We are waiting for an update on the results of the exam and everything,” Jenny Voisard, the nonprofit’s media manager, told LAist. “But we're optimistic and we hope that she'll get to go home soon.”
L.A. County and nonprofit officials are urging people not to contact the rescue or facility so it doesn’t interfere with the help they’re providing the eagle and other animals.
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What happened?
According to Friends of Big Bear Valley, cell phone video showed the rescued eagle fighting off the two other birds by using its talons, but it still couldn’t fly further away. The eagle stayed near the park last Friday, but it was seen there Thursday too.
The eagle was picked up by wildlife rescuers, and the nonprofit said it has been in direct contact with them and the rehabilitation facility.
“[They] just let us know that the eagle didn't have any obvious or apparent injuries that they could see, but that it was lethargic and just very hungry and needed to eat and all of that,” Voisard said.
The L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation said on social media Sunday that the eagle is safe and receiving specialized care. The Ojai Raptor Center confirmed Monday that it’s caring for an adult eagle that was transferred from the San Dimas Raptor Rescue.
How to support wildlife rescuers
Jenny Voisard, Friends of Big Bear Valley's media manager, said the best way to help is to donate to organizations caring for the rescued eagle and other wildlife.
- The San Dimas Raptor Rescue takes in hundreds of birds each year and returns them to the wild once they can survive on their own.
- You can donate here.
- The Ojai Raptor Center also rehabilitates and releases sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.
- You can donate here.
- The public is urged not to contact the facilities directly for updates as it could distract from the care they're providing.
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How are the rest of the feathered family doing?
While Jackie has been away, Shadow is caring for their fledglings Sandy and Luna, which took their first flights nearly a month ago.
Sandy and Luna have been in and out of the nest in recent days, and Shadow delivered 11 fish this weekend while they continue to learn to hunt, according to organization records.
“Send your light and loving energy to all of them,” Voisard said Saturday in the nonprofits Facebook group, which has more than 485,000 members. “It doesn’t do anyone any good to panic and remember to step away from the livestream as needed. Nature is naturing.”
She said the situation reminds her that habitats are important, and humans need to save some space for wildlife.
Friends of Big Bear Valley is currently working toward a $10 million fundraiser to buy land near the nest. The “Save Moon Camp” effort has raised more than $4.5 million as of Monday.
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