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Every Big Bear News story tagged wildlife.
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.
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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.
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The zoo announced Sunday the loss of all three of its flying squirrels, including Lichen, who had been battling an untreatable tumor behind her eye.
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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.
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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.
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The eagle, who hatched at Big Bear Lake in 2012, drew a global following and became a symbol of local wildlife conservation over her 13-year life.
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Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo and DIY Home Center have spent three years turning unsellable plants into zoo beautification and fresh produce for the animals.
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and partners reintroduced more than 3,000 frogs and tadpoles in 2026 alone, with Big Bear Valley's Bluff Lake among the southern California release sites.
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OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna pushed a five-month community fundraiser past its goal, blocking a luxury development on the last undisturbed shoreline on the lake.
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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.
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Fans watching the Friends of Big Bear Valley's live nest cam are buzzing about whether the bald eagle nicknamed "KayDee" could become Shadow's new mate — and what that would mean for the nest in Fawnskin.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A resolution passed August 28 designates September 4 as a day to remember Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, whose fans spanned the globe.
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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.
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A community memorial ceremony is set for October 3, with two earlier tribute gatherings in Fawnskin open to the public this September.
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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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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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The young female eagle from the Prado Basin has been singing, nest-tidying, and even mugging for the nest camera — but it's still far too early to know if she and Shadow will mate.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Just days after Jackie's death, a young banded eagle from the Prado Basin has been spotted alongside Big Bear's beloved male eagle, sparking hope and caution in equal measure.
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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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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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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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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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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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The eagle who drew millions of viewers to her nest leaves behind a conservation legacy — and a grieving mountain community.
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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.
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Some sellers are falsely claiming that proceeds benefit the wildlife center that cared for Big Bear's beloved bald eagle.
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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.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.
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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 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.
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The iconic eagle has been under veterinary care, but her condition remains a mystery as of early August.
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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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No reason has been given for the closure, leaving anglers and visitors who rely on this popular mountain fishing corridor without answers.
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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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The beloved Fawnskin eagle was rescued over the weekend and is now being treated at the Ojai Raptor 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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Shadow, her mate of six years, has been spotted with another female eagle at the nest — but experts say he's unlikely to seek a new partner anytime soon.
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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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Eagle fans are speculating whether a recently rescued bird is Jackie, the beloved mate of Shadow whose nest sits near Big Bear Lake.
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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 young bald eagle, followed by fans through a nest webcam, has officially fledged — a milestone for Big Bear Valley's beloved eagle family.
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Jackie and Shadow's two fledglings have traded their Jeffrey pine perch for open sky, drawing millions of online viewers to one of Big Bear Valley's most beloved wildlife dramas.
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A young eagle's recovery story has the community cheering, but key details remain unconfirmed ahead of publication.
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Officer Caleb Nation spotted the struggling animal and brought it aboard his patrol boat on June 6.
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The community gathered to remember a dedicated voice for Big Bear's iconic eagles.
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The organization is warning its supporters about the annual event, but organizers and city officials have not yet responded publicly.
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Big Bear Valley's beloved bald eagle pair welcomes two newly named eaglets this season.
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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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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 center's seasonal lineup includes certified naturalist-led hikes, bald eagle education, birdhouse building, and Junior Ranger fun for all ages.
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