Ojai Raptor Center Treats Eagle Likely Jackie After 2-Bird Fight in Big Bear
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Updated · LAist · Jul 21
Ojai Raptor Center Treats Eagle Likely Jackie After 2-Bird Fight in Big Bear
3 articles · Updated · LAist · Jul 21
Summary
Ojai Raptor Center confirmed Monday it is caring for an adult bald eagle transferred from San Dimas Raptor Rescue, with Friends of Big Bear Valley saying the bird is likely Jackie.
Cellphone video showed the eagle fighting off two other eagles near Dana Point Park, then remaining grounded; rescuers said it had no obvious injuries but was lethargic, very hungry and unable to fly farther away.
July 12 was the last time Jackie was seen in the nest, and officials said her sex and identity still have not been formally confirmed while exam results are pending.
Shadow is still caring for fledglings Sandy and Luna, delivering 11 fish over the weekend as they continue learning to hunt.
Friends of Big Bear Valley urged the public not to contact the rescue centers directly and instead support wildlife care through donations; its nearby land campaign has raised more than $4.5 million toward a $10 million goal.