Visit Big Bear and a coalition of local groups held a community celebration for the fallen bald eagle at Bear Mountain Resort on Oct. 3, and a recording of the livestream is available online.
Officials say testing found rat poison in Jackie's system, but they do not believe it was the main cause of her illness or death, and her mate Shadow remains in the valley.
The California State Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 140, proclaiming September 4, 2026, as California Wildlife Day in memory of Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, as the community gathers to mark her legacy.
Park owner Mike Wayman renamed Fawn Park to Fawnskin Freedom Park and dedicated a 9/11 I-beam alongside the carving — while a second, separately organized tribute from Friends of Big Bear Valley and Visit Big Bear is set for Oct. 3.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers honored Big Bear's beloved bald eagle with a community night that brought her caregivers, fans, and the nonprofit behind her livestream together for the first time since her death.
After the beloved Big Bear bald eagle died on August 9, 2026, federal law sets the course for what happens next — her feathers and remains will be distributed to federally recognized tribes for cultural and ceremonial use.
Community members are asking federal authorities for a rare exemption to keep the beloved bald eagle's remains in Big Bear Valley — but the law that routes them elsewhere exists to protect a sacred Native American right.
The first bald eagle known to hatch in Big Bear Valley in modern history, Jackie drew millions of viewers to her Jeffrey pine nest and became a symbol of the valley's wild character — her death leaves a quiet nest and an uncertain future for her mate, Shadow.
Friends of Big Bear Valley's tribute T-shirts sold out almost immediately, but a restock may be coming — and a community celebration is set for October 3.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers hosted a "Fly High, Jackie" night at ONT Field, drawing fans from across the Inland Empire to celebrate Big Bear's beloved bald eagle.
The Ojai Raptor Center is warning fans that unauthorized vendors are selling merchandise bearing Jackie's image, some falsely claiming to benefit the center.
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.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed the eagle's death on August 9, 2026, drawing an outpouring of grief from the community that followed her for years.
A banded female bald eagle born near Anaheim has been spotted inspecting Jackie and Shadow's famous lakeside nest — and she may be looking to settle down.
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.
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.
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.
Jackie the eagle has been under care at the Ojai Raptor Center since July 17, and supporters are being encouraged to mail the center a card of appreciation.
The Ventura-based facility treating Big Bear's beloved bald eagle is urging the public to stop sharing fabricated content — and to give staff the space to do their work.