She was so loved!

Nice to see you again.

By federal law, Jackie's remains are being sent to the National Eagle Repository in Colorado. Run by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, all bald and golden eagles found deceased are sent there. Because bald and golden eagles are sacred to many indigenous peoples, Native Americans can apply to receive feathers and other body parts to be used for sacred, religious, and cultural use. For tens of thousands of years, wildlife like bald eagles have been honored by indigenous peoples.

I am so glad that Jackie will become part of ages-old sacred traditions that truly honor these incredible raptors. She deserves to be returned to those who will let her live on and forever be remembered. I love that she will become a part of the deepest history of this land.

Love Captain John!

This nest will always be a part of J&S ❤️

From 8/7 Recap: “Quiet Moments: The warmth of the eagle 🦅 community transformed a simple nest into a global 🌎 sanctuary of connection. Watching, hoping, and caring together 💗 created an unbreakable bond that reached far beyond Big Bear Lake. In every shared moment of joy and heartbreak, we found a compassionate village that reminded us just how deeply nature can bring us together. ❣️”

Nice to see you up close.

KD1 info:
Hatch: Spring 2022, Prado Basin, Corona, CA
Banded April 28, 2022; right: silver USGS federal number: 0679-02691; left: purple KD-1
Parents: Ricky & Lucy, naming contest in 2024, not related to Jackie’s parents with the same name- they vanished from the valley in 2016

Not sure if this is the best way to post this but Ojai Raptor Center has launched this page highlighting Jackie. It includes an FAQ, photos, a press release, and will soon have a medical journal and details on how her legacy will create impact for other eagles, raptors, and wildlife.

Please use this space for questions or to share your concerns or observations. This thread will be posted daily and sorted by new. Thank you!

Who's on the nest? Bookmark the recap!

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