Why Jackie's Condition is Worrying Fans of the Viral Eagle Duo
The condition of an injured bald eagle presumed to be Jackie, one half of the viral Big Bear Valley nest cam duo Jackie and Shadow, has worsened, according to the Ojai Raptor Center, which has been treating the bird over the past several weeks.
"Today's bloodwork brought some difficult news," the wildlife rehabilitation center wrote in a Facebook post Monday. "Her packed cell volume (PCV) has dropped to 13%, which means her anemia has worsened since our last update. Our veterinary team is responding quickly."
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation's San Dimas Raptor Rescue team said it rescued an injured bald eagle in late July following a fight with two other eagles and took the bird to the raptor center, located in Ojai, California.