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Jackie the Eagle’s Legacy Lives On | Birmingham News
A beloved bald eagle named Jackie, the first chick ever hatched in Big Bear Valley in 2012 and a symbol of resilience for millions, passed away at age 14 after battling health issues including a blood clot. Her story—raising eaglets, surviving storms, and fiercely defending her nest—deeply moved fans and sparked renewed awareness about wildlife conservation. Despite intensive care at the Ojai Raptor Center, her condition declined, and she will be honored through a necropsy and eventual placement in the National Eagle Repository for tribal use. Her legacy reminds us all of nature’s beauty and…
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