Scammers exploit Jackie's death with fake memorial merchandise, Ojai Raptor Center warns
The wildlife facility that cared for the beloved Big Bear bald eagle says some sellers are falsely claiming their products benefit the center.
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Scammers are cashing in on Jackie the bald eagle's death — here's how to buy the real thing
The Ojai Raptor Center is warning fans that unauthorized vendors are selling merchandise bearing Jackie's image, some falsely claiming to benefit the center.
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Jackie the bald eagle dies after three weeks of intensive care
Big Bear's beloved nest cam star, who had called the valley home for at least 15 years, passed away on August 10 at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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Shadow finds company: a new eagle visits Big Bear nest weeks after Jackie's death
A 4.5-year-old sub-adult bald eagle designated KD1 has been spotted perching alongside Shadow, raising cautious hopes for the future of the iconic nest.
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Fake Jackie merchandise scam targets Big Bear eagle fans — here's what to know
The Ojai Raptor Center is warning the public that unauthorized sellers are falsely claiming proceeds benefit the center or local Big Bear groups.
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A new eagle at the nest: Shadow spotted with young visitor KD1 just days after Jackie's death
Friends of Big Bear Valley says it's too early to know if a bond is forming — breeding season won't arrive until December or January.
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Shadow returns to the nest — and he may have brought a new friend
Weeks after Jackie's death, the beloved Big Bear eagle is back at the nest with a young visitor named KD1, sparking cautious hope among the millions who follow the livestream.
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Shadow spotted with new eagle companion weeks after Jackie's death
A young banded eagle called KD1 has been visiting the Big Bear nest, raising hopes — and questions — about what comes next for the valley's beloved bald eagle.
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Shadow returns: Big Bear's famous bald eagle spotted at nest with a new companion
Friends of Big Bear Valley's live nest cam caught the reunion — but Jackie's fate and the newcomer's identity remain uncertain.
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Jackie, Big Bear Valley's beloved bald eagle, has died
The eagle who drew millions of viewers to her nest leaves behind a conservation legacy — and a grieving mountain community.
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Ojai Raptor Center warns of unauthorized Jackie the eagle merchandise making false charity claims
Some sellers are falsely claiming that proceeds benefit the wildlife center that cared for Big Bear's beloved bald eagle.
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Jackie the bald eagle dies after three weeks of care; remains headed to National Eagle Repository
The beloved Big Bear Lake eagle, watched by millions worldwide, passed away in August 2026 at the Ojai Raptor Center from bone marrow failure and severe blood clots.
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Jackie, Big Bear Valley's beloved bald eagle, dies at Ojai Raptor Center
The eagle watched by millions on a live nest cam died August 9 after a blood clot and failing blood values, state wildlife officials say.
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Officials, conservationists mourn Jackie, Big Bear's beloved bald eagle
From the California governor to local firefighters, tributes are pouring in for the Fawnskin nest cam star who died August 9.
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Jackie the bald eagle: Fawnskin's beloved resident who defied the rules of nature
A bald eagle who stayed home, reclaimed her nest, and captured the hearts of Big Bear Valley — but how rare was her story, really?
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Jackie, Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, dies after weeks of intensive care
The eagle made famous by a 24/7 nest livestream passed away on August 10, leaving millions of fans around the world mourning.
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Jackie the bald eagle: what we know about her illness, death, and what comes next
Wildlife experts have released new details about the Big Bear icon's final weeks, but the full picture won't emerge until necropsy results are published.
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Officials weigh drone show, statue, and lakeside memorial to honor Jackie the bald eagle
Local officials and Visit Big Bear are exploring several public tributes following the death of the beloved eagle who put Big Bear Valley on the world map.
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Historical Society to explore local eagles and Tesla coils at September meeting
Presenters Trish Green and Owen Phairis bring together wildlife and electrical history for the Big Bear Valley Historical Society's September 10 gathering.
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