Bald Eagle Jackie Progresses to Regular Unit at Ojai Raptor Center
Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, has been moved from the ICU to a regular hospital unit at the Ojai Raptor Center as she continues to recover from an illness.
Raleigh Durham, NC, July 29, 2026 —
Jackie, a bald eagle known for her presence in the Big Bear area, has made a significant step in her recovery journey. She has been moved from the intensive care unit (ICU) to a regular hospital unit at the Ojai Raptor Center. This transition indicates positive progress in her treatment for an undisclosed illness.
The Ojai Raptor Center, a facility dedicated to the rehabilitation of birds of prey, has been providing care for Jackie since her arrival. The move to a less critical care setting suggests that her condition has stabilized and she is responding well to the ongoing medical attention.
Further details regarding Jackie’s specific illness and the prognosis were not immediately available. The Ojai Raptor Center typically does not release extensive medical information on individual animals to protect their recovery process.
Jackie is a familiar sight in the Big Bear region, and her well-being has garnered attention from local wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists. The news of her transfer to a regular unit is expected to be welcomed by those who have followed her story.
The Ojai Raptor Center continues its work in rehabilitating injured and ill raptors, with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitats whenever possible. The exact timeline for Jackie’s potential release or further recovery stages remains to be determined.
Story summarized from the original created by KABC on abc7.com, see more information here.
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