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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie cause of death revealed. Find Ohio nests
Akron Beacon Journal • • general
Key Points:
- Jackie, a beloved California bald eagle known from a popular livestream, died in August due to complications from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which caused severe internal bleeding and bacterial sepsis.
- Ohio's bald eagle population has dramatically recovered from just four nesting pairs in 1979 to nearly 1,000 active nests statewide as of 2025, marking a major conservation success.
- Bald eagles in Ohio begin courting and nesting in winter, favoring large trees near lakes and rivers, with prime viewing opportunities around Lake Erie and other major waterways.
- Bald eagles were removed from federal and state endangered species lists but remain protected by law, making it illegal to disturb them despite their thriving numbers.
- Several live cams stream bald eagle nests across Ohio and the U.S., allowing people to observe these birds remotely, including nests in Avon Lake, Cincinnati, Big Bear Valley (California), and other locations.
