A rescued bald eagle was confirmed to be the internet sensation named Jackie, one half of a power couple whose daily life has been live-streamed by the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) since 2018. Jackie had not been seen at her nest for several days when a rescue team with the County of Los Angeles found an adult bald eagle near Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. The bird was seen fighting off two juvenile eagles using its talons but was later unable to fly away. Friends of Big Bear Valley shared an update on Monday, confirming that the bald eagle is indeed the beloved eagle mom Jackie. The popular bird is currently receiving treatment at a rehabilitation center while its fans eagerly await Jackie’s return to the nest. “Jackie is a strong eagle and we as a community will get through this,” FOBBV wrote in its update. Internet famous Jackie first came into public view when she took over an abandoned nest near FOBBV’s livestream camera in 2017. She was later joined by her current mate, named Shadow, who replaced her original partner, Mr. B.
Over the years, the pair gained popularity with millions of viewers who tuned in to the couple’s efforts to raise their chicks. Earlier in January, Jackie and Shadow laid two eggs that successfully hatched and were later named Sandy and Luna.
