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Every Big Bear News story tagged conservation.
Staff writer Alex Ross profiled the beloved bald eagle nest near Big Bear Lake, capturing Jackie's death, a habitat victory, and the prospect of a new mate for Shadow.
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A landmark essay by Alex Ross chronicles a turbulent year for Shadow, Jackie, and the hundreds of thousands of viewers who followed every moment from their nest near Big Bear Lake.
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Commissioners voted 5-0 on every item at the May 26 meeting, including a $204,000 construction change order and two key water planning documents.
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Federal wildlife law typically prevents locally keeping a bald eagle's remains — but supporters are asking for an exception.
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The Ontario Tower Buzzers will donate half of ticket proceeds to the Friends of Big Bear Valley at an August 23 tribute game.
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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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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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The eagle who drew millions of viewers to her nest leaves behind a conservation legacy — and a grieving mountain community.
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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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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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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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The eagle who captivated more than a million followers worldwide with her nest-cam livestream passed away in the early hours of Monday, August 10.
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The 2026 eaglets have fledged, but their mother remains more than 100 miles away battling worsening anemia — and fans are being asked to let her care team work.
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A $5.5 million donation from Anna and Greg Brockman pushed the fundraiser across the finish line ahead of its deadline.
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The wildlife group says the young eagle's behavior is seasonal and normal, as Jackie continues her recovery at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna stepped in with a transformative gift as eagle Jackie fights for her life at a rehabilitation center.
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A $5.5 million donation from OpenAI's president put the fundraising drive over the top, protecting land that would have been developed under the Moon Camp project.
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A resident eagle at a Bakersfield zoo donated blood to help the ailing Big Bear icon — and her name is Spirit, just like Jackie's own 2022 chick.
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Friends of Big Bear Valley secured the full purchase price to permanently protect the last undisturbed shoreline on Big Bear Lake — but the property owners and county supervisors who backed the project have not yet responded to requests for comment.
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Conservation group Friends of Big Bear Valley warns the show could endanger Jackie and Shadow's chicks, who took their first flight less than a week before the holiday.
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The nonprofit's annual report highlights a busy year of habitat work, trail maintenance, and environmental education in the San Bernardino Mountains.
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The nonprofit highlighted community conservation efforts at the Big Bear Discovery Center, but independent perspectives on the events' impact could not be confirmed.
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A nesting pair of bald eagles in Big Bear Valley has raised chicks that are nearly ready to fly — a hopeful sign for the recovering species.
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The community is invited to honor a longtime wildlife champion whose work helped protect the valley's eagles.
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