Jackie the eagle is dead. Livestream sensation battled health issues

Key Points:

• Beloved bald eagle Jackie, known from Big Bear Valley's Eagle Nest Cam, died after more than three weeks of intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center following an altercation with two subadult eagles that led to severe anemia and kidney inflammation.
• Despite receiving a life-saving blood transfusion and oxygen therapy, Jackie's condition remained critical, and extensive testing ruled out common causes like lead poisoning and cancer; her remains have been transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• Jackie was the first eaglet hatched in Big Bear Valley in 2012 and became a local star through a webcam that allowed fans to watch her growth, mating, and family life with partner Shadow and their eaglets.
• Following Jackie's illness, her eaglets have fledged, and Shadow has been seen occasionally on camera, though a new young female eagle, believed to have attacked Jackie, has been observed near him, raising concerns among fans about the future of the eagle family.
• Friends of Big Bear Valley and wildlife professionals emphasize the deep bond between Jackie and Shadow, expressing hope that Shadow is not ready to move on despite the presence of the new female eagle.