The Ojai Raptor Centre is seeking expedited testing to find out why Jackie’s anaemia is not only persistent but also getting worse. Her blood cell levels should be 30% or higher. They have dropped from 17% to 13%.
This was the latest update. I apologise. The update has blown up the image of Jackie. I have used it for the cover.
August 3, 2026 Update: Bald Eagle Patient 26-519 From Big Bear Lake Photo [above]: Bald Eagle Patient 26-519 Patient Update: Bald Eagle 26-519Today’s bloodwork brought some difficult news: her packed cell volume (PCV) has dropped back down to 13%, which means her anemia has worsened since our last update. Our veterinary team is responding quickly. Additional advanced diagnostic testing is now underway, and expedited laboratory testing has been requested as we continue working to better understand her condition and guide the next steps in her treatment. At this stage, we do not have further answers to share, but we promise to keep you informed as soon as we have meaningful new information. We know how deeply so many of you care about this eagle, and we are grateful for your continued encouragement and support. At this time, we kindly ask the public and members of the media to continue respecting the veterinary and rehabilitation teams involved in her care by allowing them the time and space they need to remain focused on patient care. Please refrain from calling, texting, emailing, or visiting our facility for updates. Thank you for standing with us as we continue doing everything possible for Patient 26-519.
Please send your love, prayers and positive energy to our dear Jackie, who is obviously struggling.
I hope that the Ojai Raptor Centre can, through quicker testing, find out the root cause of Jackie’s anaemia.
Take care, everyone. I am sorry this is not better news.
I went to the UK as a Commonwealth Scholar in 1990 and received my PhD from the University of Leicester in 1993. After three decades of university teaching, I retired to devote my time to the study of raptor behaviour. I am particularly interested in Ospreys and am working on a long term project on third hatch survival and siblicide in these raptors. My blog is a result of a fascination with my local wildlife and the desire to encourage others to love and care for birds! I live on the Canadian Prairies and prior to the pandemic travelled a lot. I am questioning the use of aviation fuel at the moment as we all strive to help our planet. My early research was in politics and art including British public statues exported to Southeast Asia and Vietnam Resistors that contributed much to Canadian ceramics. Books and articles were published on those subjects over a period of 3 decades. Now I am working on books for children so they can learn about the challenges our raptors face.
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Thank you Mary Ann for this sad update on Jackie. Continuing prayers and it’s not as low as it was before and hope it goes up instead of down further. ❤️🙏🦅❤️🙏
Linda
Hello Lady, I have been praying since the day she went down… I keep telling her to fight hard to get back to Shadow, Luna & Sandy and beautiful Big Bear Lake..I hope you & Don are doing well, as can be expected… My heart still goes out to you
Thank you so much, JanMarie. We take each day at a time and try to enjoy it as much as we can. Thank you for your prayers for us and for Jackie…I hope our beautiful eagle continues to gain some strength no matter how slowly so that she can eventually be released.
August 3, 2026 Update: Bald Eagle Patient 26-519
Photo [above]: Bald Eagle Patient 26-519 Patient Update: Bald Eagle 26-519Today’s bloodwork brought some difficult news: her packed cell volume (PCV) has dropped back down to 13%, which means her anemia has worsened since our last update. Our veterinary team is responding quickly. Additional advanced diagnostic testing is now underway, and expedited laboratory testing has been requested as we continue working to better understand her condition and guide the next steps in her treatment. At this stage, we do not have further answers to share, but we promise to keep you informed as soon as we have meaningful new information. We know how deeply so many of you care about this eagle, and we are grateful for your continued encouragement and support. At this time, we kindly ask the public and members of the media to continue respecting the veterinary and rehabilitation teams involved in her care by allowing them the time and space they need to remain focused on patient care. Please refrain from calling, texting, emailing, or visiting our facility for updates. Thank you for standing with us as we continue doing everything possible for Patient 26-519.
Thank you Mary Ann for this sad update on Jackie. Continuing prayers and it’s not as low as it was before and hope it goes up instead of down further. ❤️🙏🦅❤️🙏
Linda
Hello Lady, I have been praying since the day she went down… I keep telling her to fight hard to get back to Shadow, Luna & Sandy and beautiful Big Bear Lake..I hope you & Don are doing well, as can be expected… My heart still goes out to you
Thank you so much, JanMarie. We take each day at a time and try to enjoy it as much as we can. Thank you for your prayers for us and for Jackie…I hope our beautiful eagle continues to gain some strength no matter how slowly so that she can eventually be released.