Overview
- The adult eagle believed to be Jackie was found weakened after a territorial fight with two subadult eagles and was captured and stabilized before transfer to the Ojai Raptor Center for long-term care.
- Veterinarians have diagnosed severe anemia and inflammation affecting the kidneys and say the bird is under intensive supportive treatment in the center’s urgent care unit.
- Clinicians performed a life-saving blood transfusion using blood from Spirit, a bald eagle at the California Living Museum, and report slight improvement in energy and kidney values.
- Advanced CT imaging and initial tests have ruled out lead toxicity and visible foreign metal objects, but zinc and rodenticide testing remain pending and the underlying cause is still undetermined.
- Back at the Big Bear nest, Jackie’s mate Shadow is caring for and defending eaglets Sandy and Luna while rehab partners ask the public and media to give staff space and direct donations to official channels.