Bald Eagle Jackie Rescued in Critical Condition After Fight
WHO:
USA Today - Jackie, the 14-year-old bald eagle, is being treated at the Ojai Raptor Center after being rescued following an altercation with two subadult eagles.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Jackie, the bald eagle, is being treated by the Ojai Raptor Center.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Duke and Anne Blackwood witnessed the eagle fight.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Dr. Todd Katzner, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, commented on the situation.
WHAT:
USA Today - Jackie is currently underweight and exhibiting severe anemia and inflammation affecting her kidneys.
USA Today - The Ojai Raptor Center is awaiting further blood tests to understand Jackie's condition.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Jackie is in critical condition after being rescued.
NY Post - New video shows Jackie in a fight with two younger eagles.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Jackie is experiencing severe anemia and inflammation affecting her kidneys.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The Ojai Raptor Center described Jackie's case as "very serious."
ABC7 Los Angeles - Jackie is alert and eating, but her condition remains critical.
WHERE:
ABC7 Los Angeles - Jackie was discovered near Big Bear Lake, California.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Jackie is currently receiving care at the Ojai Raptor Center.
WHEN:
ABC7 Los Angeles - The eagle fight was captured on video last week.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The couple witnessed the attack on a Friday afternoon.
WHY:
USA Today - Rodenticide and metal poisoning are significant threats to bald eagles across the United States, with poisoning occurring when eagles consume poisoned rodents.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Vet teams believe Jackie was already sick before the fight, making her vulnerable to the attack.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Territorial disputes are normal for nesting sites and food sources among eagles.
HOW:
USA Today - The wildlife experts treating Jackie are conducting tests to determine if she is suffering from rodenticide or metal poisoning.
ABC7 Los Angeles - The couple initially called 911 for help but were directed to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
ABC7 Los Angeles - Rescuers are testing Jackie for levels of zinc, rodenticides, and lead.
ABC7 Los Angeles - X-rays were performed, and no fishing hooks, sinkers, or other metal objects were observed.
(UPDATED July 23, 2026 13:26 UTC)
Jackie, a 14-year-old bald eagle, is receiving treatment at the Ojai Raptor Center after being rescued from an altercation with two subadult eagles. Currently, she is underweight and showing signs of severe anemia and inflammation affecting her kidneys, with wildlife experts awaiting further blood tests to assess her condition. Rodenticide and metal poisoning pose significant threats to bald eagles across the United States, and the team is conducting tests to determine if Jackie has been affected by these dangers.
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(UPDATED July 23, 2026 01:30 UTC)
Jackie, the bald eagle, is currently in critical condition at the Ojai Raptor Center after being rescued near Big Bear Lake, California, following a fight with two younger eagles that was captured on video last week. Wildlife biologist Dr. Todd Katzner noted that Jackie is experiencing severe anemia and inflammation affecting her kidneys, although she remains alert and is eating. Rescuers are conducting tests for potential toxins and have confirmed that no metal objects were found in her system.