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Big Bear eagle Jackie dies after prolonged illness, officials say

Aug 11

Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains critically ill and 'unstable'

Aug 10

New details shed light on Jackie's illness, where her remains will go

Wildlife officials revealed new details about Jackie's illness, including that she had blood clots. We're also learning where her remains will be sent.

Aug 12

Big Bear eagle Jackie suffers setback amid medical treatment

Aug 3

Big Bear eagle Jackie still anemic, continues to improve

Aug 1

Jackie moved from ICU to regular unit in encouraging recovery update

Jul 30

2nd piping plover chick on Montrose Beach dies

Jul 7

Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy falls out of nest in Big Bear

Jun 29

Eagles hatch in Chicago for first time in 100 years, experts believe

May 20

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This bird was delightfully confused by its own reflection!

Aug 21

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Whole bagel visible in seagull's neck after it gobbles up 'prey'

Aug 14

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Bird disappears inside plane wing to build nest before takeoff

Jul 10

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2nd piping plover chick on Montrose Beach dies

Jul 7

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Up-close look at hummingbird thanks to Chick-fil-A feeder

Jul 2

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Man feeds hummingbird from palm of hand

Jun 2

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Eagles hatch in Chicago for first time in 100 years, experts believe

May 19

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Baby falcons hatch at Aurora City Hall

May 5

Latest Stories

Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome pair of eaglets

We have two eaglets! Two eggs belonging to Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow have finally hatched.

Apr 5

Cheerios, Pringles among thousands of products recalled due to possible rodent waste exposure

Some popular food products sold in three states are being recalled due to possible exposure to rodent waste.

Jan 30

Alaska sanctuary will feed mealworms or rats, named for your ex, to birds

A popular fundraiser in Alaska is back just in time for Valentine's Day.

Jan 17

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Pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago

A pair of snowy owls spotted along a Lake Michigan beach has drawn curious crowds and sparked happy speculation about how long the Arctic birds of prey will call Chicago home.

Nov 24, 2025

1 of 2 hawks stolen from SoFi Stadium found and reunited with owner

Welcome home, Bubba! The search continues for Alice the hawk after the pair was in the back of a UTV that was stolen from SoFi Stadium last week.

Oct 6, 2025