Injured Big Bear bald eagle Jackie stable after rescue

An injured bald eagle rescued near Big Bear Lake over the weekend is believed to be Jackie, the beloved female of a pair whose nest has been watched by millions via a live stream. The eagle was taken to a specialized rehabilitation facility and is reported to be in stable condition as of Monday, July 20, 2026.

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation's San Dimas Raptor Rescue team responded to a call and retrieved the weakened eagle from the shoreline of Big Bear Lake around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 18. The rescue was swift, with personnel noting the bird appeared tired and was easily captured. The eagle was initially transported to the San Dimas facility for assessment before being transferred to the Ojai Raptor Center for ongoing specialized care.

The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley, which operates the popular nest camera, announced late Sunday that the rescued eagle was likely Jackie after reviewing photographs and videos from the rescue team and the public. The group stated Jackie had not been seen on their cameras for several days prior to the rescue. While officials noted that confirming the sex and identity of an unbanded eagle is difficult, those...