Overview
- Rescuers found the adult eagle grounded after a territorial fight and San Dimas Raptor Rescue transferred the weakened bird to the Ojai Raptor Center for specialized care on Saturday.
- Initial bloodwork at Ojai showed severe anemia and inflammation of the kidneys, and clinicians have started supportive treatment while more tests are pending.
- Veterinarians are specifically testing for lead, zinc and rodenticides because those toxins can produce the anemia and weakness seen in adult raptors, but no cause has been confirmed.
- Identification as Jackie is likely but not certain because the bird is unbanded; Friends of Big Bear Valley reached that conclusion after comparing public and rehab photos and video.
- Back at the Big Bear nest, Jackie’s mate Shadow is feeding and defending the eaglets and supporters have launched fundraising and public updates as the rehabilitation continues.