Coverage dated July 20, 2026 to July 23, 2026

Big Bear bald eagle receives successful life-saving transfusion; condition remains critical

Headline from KESQ Palm Springs, on the newest of 4 developments

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KESQ) - The injured Big Bear bald eagle believed to be Jackie successfully received a life-saving transfusion earlier this week, according to the Ojai Raptor Center. The eagle remains in critical condition, and she continues to receive intensive care in the nonprofit's urgent ca…

KESQ Palm Springs's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. One half of Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple thought to be injured, rescued after eagle-on-eagle attack

    Headline from WFLA ·

  2. Wildlife officials give update on Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle's condition after attack

    Headline from KTLA Los Angeles ·

  3. Viral bald eagle presumed to be Jackie in critical condition after rescue

    Headline from KAGS Bryan ·

  4. Newest

    Big Bear bald eagle receives successful life-saving transfusion; condition remains critical

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

87 articles, oldest first.

  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    One half of Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple thought to be injured, rescued after eagle-on-eagle attack (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

    Published

    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Jackie, the beloved mother eagle prominently featured in Big Bear’s live bald eagle nest cam, is thought to have been injured after a pair of subadult bald eagles were seen attacking an eagle in the area.

  2. Los Angeles Times

    Injured bald eagle rescued near Big Bear is believed to be Jackie (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Based on videos and pictures from the public and rescuers, "it is apparent that the rescued eagle is likely Jackie," Friends of Big Bear Valley said in a social media post late Sunday.

  3. NBC Los Angeles

    Injured bald eagle believed to be Jackie is recovering at Ojai facility (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A bald eagle believed to be Jackie is given treatment and care by the San Dimas Raptor Rescue after being found injured on the ground in Big Bear.

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    Bald eagle believed to be Jackie rescued in water in Big Bear area (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    A screenshot of the bald eagle taken from a video posted by LA County Parks on Instagram on Saturday, July 19, 2026.

  5. The Guardian

    Big Bear’s missing bald eagle believed to have been found alive but injured (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Bald eagle found hurt in California after fight with other birds, says group, as eagle called Jackie not seen on cameras A beloved female bald eagle missing for several days in California ’s Big Bear Lake is believed to have been found alive but injured after a fight with other birds, according to t…

  6. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Injured bald eagle rescued after eagle-on-eagle fight; believed to be Big Bear's Jackie (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

    Published

    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    An injured bald eagle that was rescued in Big Bear after getting into a fight with two other eagles is believed to be Jackie, one half of the region's beloved bald eagle couple.

  7. KESQ Palm Springs

    The rescue of Big Bears beloved bald eagle (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

    Published

    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ)- A bald eagle believed to be Jackie from Big Bear’s popular eagle nest cam is recovering after being rescued over the weekend. Wildlife officials say the bird was found injured after an apparent altercation with other eagles and is now receiving specialized care.

  8. Seattle Times

    Injured bald eagle rescued near Big Bear is believed to be Jackie, of livestream fame (opens Seattle Times)

    Published

    Seattle Times's feed description

    A bald eagle rescued over the weekend is likely Jackie, half of the beloved pair in a longtime nest livestream, according to the nonprofit behind the cam.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Rescued bald eagle, likely Big Bear's Jackie, in stable condition (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Found weak and disheveled along the shoreline, the raptor believed to be nest cam star Jackie is receiving care while experts investigate what caused its decline.

  10. The Brunswick News

    Rescued Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is 'stable,' wildlife nonprofit says (opens The Brunswick News)

    Published

    The Brunswick News's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Big Bear bald eagle Jackie, one-half of the beloved avian pair featured in a longtime nest livestream, was rescued over the weekend after going missing from the aerie for several days, according to the wildlife nonprofit behind…

  11. CBS 8 San Diego

    Bald eagle rescued near Big Bear Lake after altercation presumed to be Jackie (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

    Published

    CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

    The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation posted a video on social media showing an eagle swimming in Big Bear Lake over the weekend.

  12. KTLA Los Angeles

    Jackie the bald eagle suffered no major injuries in attack, experts say (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

    Published

    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie is still undergoing medical tests after she was found grounded and unable to fly on July 16. Jackie was rescued by wildlife experts on July 18, after she was repeatedly attacked by a pair of juvenile eagles near Dana Point Park on Big Bear Lake’s north shore.

  13. NBC Los Angeles

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is in critical condition, wildlife rehab says (opens NBC Los Angeles)

    Published

    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Jackie the bald eagle is given treatment and care by the San Dimas Raptor Rescue after being found injured on the ground in Big Bear.

  14. ABC News

    WATCH: Internet-famous Jackie the eagle recovering after fight (opens ABC News)

    Published

    ABC News's feed description

    ABC News' Danny New has the story of Jackie, a bald eagle in California's Big Bear Valley who’s been noticeably absent from her nest after getting into a fight with two younger eagles.

  15. UPI

    Watch: Famous bald eagle Jackie recovering from attack in California (opens UPI)

    Published

    UPI's feed description

    A bald eagle who went missing from her California nest was found unable to fly after an attack, but veterinarians said she evaded major injuries.

  16. WSVN Miami

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie rescued by Los Angeles wildlife officials after fight with other eagles (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    BIG BEAR, California (KCAL, KCBS) — A member of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family was rescued by wildlife officials after it was involved...

  17. Gizmodo

    Internet-Famous Bald Eagle Found Alive After Mysterious Disappearance (opens Gizmodo)

    Published

    Gizmodo's feed description

    Jackie, the beloved eagle mom, had been missing from her nest for several days before she was spotted struggling to fly.

  18. WMUR

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie rescued by wildlife officials after fight with other eagles (opens WMUR)

    Published

    WMUR's feed description

    A member of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family was rescued by wildlife officials after she was involved in a fight with other eagles.

  19. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Bald eagle Jackie 'underweight but alert' after rescue near Big Bear nest (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

    Published

    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, is recovering Tuesday after she was injured over the weekend.

  20. KTLA Los Angeles

    Wildlife officials give update on Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle's condition after attack (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

    Published

    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Wildlife officials gave an update Tuesday on the condition of one of Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, Jackie, after she was reportedly attacked by a pair of subadult bald eagles near Dana Point Park on Big Bear Lake's north shore.

  21. Foxla

    Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie in 'critical condition' at rehab center (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    Jackie, one half of Big Bea r’s famous bald eagle couple, is receiving critical care at a specialized wildlife rehabilitation center in Ventura County after initial health checks revealed she is suffering from anemia and inflammation affecting her kidneys.

  22. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's condition remains critical amid ongoing treatment (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

    Published

    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, continues to receive care after she was injured and then rescued, but officials say her conditions remains critical.

  23. KTLA Los Angeles

    Jackie the bald eagle in critical condition following attack. Here's the latest on her recovery (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

    Published

    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Jackie, one of Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, remained in "critical" condition Wednesday as wildlife officials worked to treat "severe" anemia and inflammation infecting her kidneys after she was reportedly attacked by a pair of subadult bald eagles on Big Bear Lake's north shore last week.

  24. KGET Bakersfield

    Jackie the bald eagle in critical condition following attack, rescue. Here's the latest on her recovery (opens KGET Bakersfield)

    Published

    KGET Bakersfield's feed description

    Jackie, one of Big Bear's beloved bald eagles, remained in "critical" condition Wednesday as wildlife officials worked to treat "severe" anemia and inflammation infecting her kidneys after she was rescued following an attack by a pair of subadult bald eagles on Big Bear Lake's north shore last week.

  25. KAGS Bryan

    Viral bald eagle presumed to be Jackie in critical condition after rescue (opens KAGS Bryan)

    Published

    KAGS Bryan's feed description

    The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation posted a video on social media showing an eagle swimming in Big Bear Lake over the weekend.

Showing the first 25 of 35 headlines. ·

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

Separate coverage close to this update in time and subject.

Big Bear bald eagle receives successful life-saving transfusion; condition remains critical | Since Then