Friends of Big Bear Valley

A Southern California land trust purchased 63 acres near Big Bear Lake for permanent preservation after raising over $10 million. The land, previously slated for a housing project, will protect wildlife including bald eagles Jackie and Shadow, with major donations from Anna and Greg Brockman of OpenAI.

Shadow, a viral bald eagle, was observed with a subadult female eagle while his mate Jackie is recovering at the Ojai Raptor Center, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley. The incident occurred as Jackie undergoes treatment at the center.

Friends of Big Bear Valley announced that $10 million has been raised to save the Moon Camp habitat along Big Bear Lake, preventing development and preserving 63 acres of undisturbed forested open space for beloved bald eagles Jackie and Shadow.

Bald eagle Jackie is in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center after being attacked by subadult eagles in Big Bear Lake. Her longtime partner, Shadow, has been seen interacting with a different female eagle, though experts suggest he is focused on their eaglets rather than forming a new bond. Jackie's condition does not appear to be due to lead poisoning, and her potential return to the wild remains uncertain.

Environmental organizations surpassed a $10 million fundraising goal to preserve nearly 63 acres near Big Bear’s bald eagle nest, preventing a housing project. The Friends of Big Bear Valley, supported by a $5.5 million donation from Anna and Greg Brockman (co-founder of OpenAI), will buy the land to protect wildlife and rare plants.

Big Bear Valley's bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center after a fight with rival eagles. She is anemic with kidney inflammation, and test results for toxins are pending. Her mate Shadow is caring for their offspring and defending the nest.

A bald eagle believed to be Jackie from the Big Bear Valley nest is in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center due to severe anemia and kidney issues. Friends of Big Bear Valley, which manages the nest livestream, is awaiting test results to determine if lead, zinc, or rodenticide is involved in the eagle's illness.

A bald eagle named Jackie was rescued by Los Angeles wildlife officials after a fight with other eagles in Big Bear, California. The injured eagle was taken to a rehabilitation facility, where it was found to be sick and underweight but without physical injuries. Friends of Big Bear Valley and local authorities confirmed the rescued eagle is likely Jackie, the matriarch of the area's bald eagle family.

A bald eagle named Jackie from Big Bear was rescued by Los Angeles wildlife officials after a ground altercation with two subadult eagles. The injured eagle was taken to a rehabilitation facility in Ojai, where it is receiving specialized care. Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed the rescued eagle is likely Jackie, the matriarch of the local bald eagle family, based on photos and videos.

A bald eagle believed to be Jackie was rescued from water in Big Bear and is receiving care. Animal advocates confirmed it is likely Jackie, who was missing from her nest shared with mate Shadow. The rescue involved LA County Parks and the San Dimas Raptor Rescue Team.

An injured bald eagle rescued near Big Bear is believed to be Jackie, based on public and rescuer-provided videos and pictures. Friends of Big Bear Valley confirmed this likelihood in a social media post.

Jackie, the mother eagle from Big Bear’s live bald eagle nest cam, is thought to have been injured after an attack by subadult bald eagles. Friends of Big Bear Valley, the organization operating the nest cameras, announced the incident.

Big Bear’s bald eagle fledglings, Sandy and Luna, will encounter Fourth of July fireworks for the first time, raising concerns about their safety due to potential flight disruptions and collisions. The fireworks, a community tradition and economic driver, have previously caused Jackie and Shadow, the parent eagles, to abandon their nest for days.

Sandy Steers, a leader of Friends of Big Bear Valley, has passed away, leaving a $10-million mission to protect foraging habitat for celebrity eagles. Supporters are honoring her legacy as the nonprofit works to raise funds.

Sandy Steers, leader of Friends of Big Bear Valley, championed the protection of celebrity eagles in the area. The nonprofit is now working to raise $10 million to preserve vital foraging habitat for the eagles.

Two bald eaglets, Sandy and Luna, are growing rapidly on the Big Bear eagle cam, with noticeable changes in height, stability, and feather coverage just weeks after hatching. The eaglets have blossomed into beautiful birds. They are nearly covered in feathers and are becoming steadier.