Jackie, a well-known bald eagle, has died, leaving many fans mourning. Her relationship with her partner, Shadow, was followed closely through a live stream broadcasted from their nest atop a Jeffrey pine near Big Bear Lake in California.
Jackie gained fame and a large following, with viewers watching her and Shadow as they cared for their eggs and raised their young. She was thought to be around 14 years old, living a significant portion of her life under the observation of bird enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Her life and story were shared widely, thanks to the efforts of organizations like Friends of Big Bear Valley and the U.S. Forest Service, who operated the live stream. These efforts brought attention not only to Jackie’s life but also to the broader ecological community around Big Bear Lake.