Injured bald eagle rescued after eagle-on-eagle fight; believed to be Big Bear's Jackie
Key Points:
- An injured bald eagle rescued in Big Bear after a fight with two other eagles is believed to be Jackie, part of a well-known local eagle pair.
- The San Dimas Raptor Rescue team took the eagle to a rehabilitation facility early Saturday, though details on its condition remain unavailable.
- Video footage showed the eagle defending itself using talons but unable to fly far, prompting speculation about its identity since Jackie had been missing from her nest.
- Friends of Big Bear Valley, which monitors the eagle pair via live stream, stated it is likely the rescued eagle is Jackie, though she is not banded for definitive identification.
- The nonprofit confirmed Jackie is receiving care and awaits updates from the rehabilitation facility regarding her recovery.