It is a heartbreaking day for thousands of wildlife fans who followed Jackie, the beloved bald eagle of Big Bear Lake. Jackie died on August 10, 2026, after more than three weeks of intensive medical care at the Ojai Raptor Center. She had been rescued on July 18 after being found unable to fly following an attack by two juvenile bald eagles. Despite around-the-clock … [Read more...] about Jackie the beloved Big Bear bald eagle dies
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Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Jackie, the well-known bald eagle from California's popular Big Bear nest cam, is recovering after being rescued by wildlife experts following an attack that left her unable to fly. The eagle was found grounded near Big Bear Lake on July 16 after reportedly being attacked several times by two juvenile bald eagles near Dana Point Park along the lake's north shore. Wildlife … [Read more...] about Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Three mule deer are the first animals confirmed to use California’s new $20M wildlife bridge
Three mule deer have become the first confirmed animals to use California’s newly constructed wildlife overpass, marking a major milestone in one of the state's most ambitious wildlife conservation projects. The animals were captured on a trail camera in late May as they crossed the dedicated wildlife bridge spanning Route 97 in Siskiyou County. The crossing is part of a $20 … [Read more...] about Three mule deer are the first animals confirmed to use California’s new $20M wildlife bridge
Dangerous beast spotted for the first time in 100 years in Sequoia National Park after being wiped out
Wildlife biologists in California are celebrating the remarkable return of a gray wolf to Sequoia National Park — a historic sighting believed to mark the species’ first known presence in the region in more than a century. The female wolf, identified as BEY03F, has stunned researchers after traveling hundreds of miles across California, moving through deserts, mountain … [Read more...] about Dangerous beast spotted for the first time in 100 years in Sequoia National Park after being wiped out
‘Never seen such a fat snake’: Rattlesnake photo stuns viewers
A photograph of a dramatically swollen rattlesnake stretched across a road in Southern California has captured widespread attention online, with viewers stunned by the reptile’s unusually large midsection. The image, reportedly taken in the San Diego area and shared on Reddit, appears to show a red diamond rattlesnake shortly after consuming a large meal. According to the … [Read more...] about ‘Never seen such a fat snake’: Rattlesnake photo stuns viewers