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Ojai Raptor Center Transfuses Bald Eagle Blood to Injured Jackie

7/24/2026

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Ojai Raptor Center gave Jackie life-saving blood transfusion on July 23, using blood from Spirit, a zoo bald eagle.
Jackie remains critical but is eating, perching and appears bright.
Tests show severe anemia and kidney inflammation, ruling out lead poisoning and fishing-hook debris.
Rescued after a July 16-17 fight near her Fawnskin nest, Jackie’s condition will be updated on Monday, July 27.
The center asks the public not to contact it.

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Ojai Raptor Center gave Jackie life-saving blood transfusion on July 23, using blood from Spirit, a zoo bald eagle.
Jackie remains critical but is eating, perching and appears bright.
Tests show severe anemia and kidney inflammation, ruling out lead poisoning and fishing-hook debris.
Rescued after a July 16-17 fight near her Fawnskin nest, Jackie’s condition will be updated on Monday, July 27.
The center asks the public not to contact it.