Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle

Key Points:

• A bald eagle believed to be Jackie, a star of the Big Bear nest cam, was rescued in weak condition near Big Bear Lake and is now stable at a rehabilitation center.
• The eagle showed signs of being underweight, weak, and having disheveled feathers, but no visible fractures or wounds; it was quickly captured and taken for care.
• Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit behind the nest cam, identified the eagle as likely Jackie based on photos and videos, noting her prolonged absence from the nest where her mate Shadow is now solely caring for their eaglets.
• The eagle was transferred from San Dimas Raptor Rescue to the Ojai Raptor Center for further medical assessment and treatment, with lead poisoning considered a possible cause of her decline.
• Despite uncertainties about the exact cause of Jackie’s condition, including recent altercations with younger eagles, officials and the nonprofit remain hopeful for her recovery.