08/14/2026
Following her heartbreaking passing at the Ojai Raptor Center, wildlife officials have shared details of the final journey for Jackie, Big Bear’s iconic bald eagle.
After a thorough necropsy performed by the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, her remains were transferred into the custody of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
From there, Jackie’s remains are being transported to the National Eagle Repository at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Denver, Colorado. Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this unique facility carefully receives, stores, and distributes bald and golden eagle remains, feathers, and other parts to enrolled members of federally recognized Native American tribes for traditional, religious, and cultural ceremonies.
At the end of the day, Jackie will continue to influence and educate.
Legends never truly die. 🦅🪶
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