The latest update on Jackie brought the news no one wanted. Her anemia has worsened, her PCV has fallen to 13%, and advanced testing is now underway.
Shadow and a sub-adult eagle spent the night in the same Big Bear roost tree, but a second young eagle nearby made the evening even more surprising.
Shadow guards an empty Big Bear nest while a sub-adult eagle settles into Jackie’s favorite perch and Sandy and Luna remain away from the nest overnight.
On July 12, 2026, Jackie and Shadow fought over a fish at the Big Bear eagle nest. Jackie blocked Sandy, but Luna charged in and stole the remaining fish.
On May 31, 2026, at Jackie and Shadow’s Big Bear eagle nest in Big Bear Lake, California, the last day…