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Eagle’s PCV Plummets to 13% — Vets Initiate Tests

8/4/2026

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Jackie Anemia Decline

Jackie’s packed cell volume fell to 13% on August 3 2026, indicating worsening severe anemia.
The veterinary team has begun advanced diagnostic testing and expedited laboratory work to identify the cause.
July 31 bloodwork showed a PCV of 17% following a July 20 transfusion.
Vets have ruled out lead, zinc, rodenticide and fungal infections as causes.
Staff say she remains alert, eats with assistance and perches, but faces a long recovery.

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Ojai Center Requests Space

Ojai Raptor Center officials asked media and public to give veterinary and rehab teams space while advanced testing on the eagle proceeds.
The live-nest camera run by Friends of Big Bear Valley has built a loyal international audience that reacts instantly to each health update.
Center communications note that the eagle’s strong online following shapes update framing, with gratitude expressed and no prognosis speculation.

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Shadow Abandons Nest

Fledglings have not appeared on nest cameras since July 23, suggesting they left despite Shadow’s continued feeding of Sandy and Luna.
Dr. Peter Sharpe said the subadult eagle near the nest is too young to establish a territory and unlikely to be seeking a mate.
Friends of Big Bear Valley describe Shadow’s daily patrols as his “summer vacation,” noting he no longer spends time at the nest.

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Jackie Anemia Decline

Jackie’s packed cell volume fell to 13% on August 3 2026, indicating worsening severe anemia.
The veterinary team has begun advanced diagnostic testing and expedited laboratory work to identify the cause.
July 31 bloodwork showed a PCV of 17% following a July 20 transfusion.
Vets have ruled out lead, zinc, rodenticide and fungal infections as causes.
Staff say she remains alert, eats with assistance and perches, but faces a long recovery.

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