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Lila Seidman

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Wildlife and outdoors reporter for the @latimes 🐆🦜🦝🦦🐏🐊🦭🦨🌵🏔️

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 02/10/2026
“We live in an infinite sea of rats.” UC ANR human-wildlife interactions advisor Niamh Quinn explains the challenge of rodent control: beyond any control project, there are more rats ready to move in. The goal isn’t elimination, it’s effective management. www.theatlantic.com/science/2026...
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City Rats Are Going on Birth Control
Contraceptives are kinder than poison.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 01/10/2026
A California river has dried up. Critics say the state should do more to protect its salmon
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A California river has dried up. Critics say the state should do more to protect its salmon
Portions of Northern California's Scott River have dried up. Critics say state regulators should do more to keep the river flowing for salmon.
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How's California doing on "30 by 30"? The state is on track to conserve 30% of its land by 2030 — but not 30% of its coastal waters: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @nohaggerty.bsky.social
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California on track to conserve 30% of its land, but is lagging on coastal waters
The state added more than 1 million acres this last year toward its goal of conserving 30% of it land by 2030. It made no progress toward conserving 30% of its coastal waters in the same time frame.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today, Gavin Newsom said an otter may have helped cause his parents' divorce. His dad "fell in love with river otters and brought one home," he said at an event. "I think it was, 'Me or the otter,' my mom said. And I think my dad may have chosen the otter." 🤯
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
With a strong El Niño increasing the odds of big storms this fall and winter, California is on alert for possible flooding. But if El Niño delivers a wet punch, it will also bring an upside: a bonanza of water. How prepared is California to capitalize on it? www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Will El Niño have an upside? California tries to capitalize on big storms
El Niño could unleash major storms and flooding. It also could bring precious water to drought-afflicted California.
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have limited logging and given Indigenous tribes more say over 14 California forests: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @lilaseidman.bsky.social
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In blow to tribes, Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade little-known state forests
Gov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.
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Lawrence Culver @lawrencecphd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Gift article: Tribes “are already reaping the benefits of stronger fall chinook runs. The Yurok in August held their annual salmon festival; for the first time in years, they actually served salmon. They’re also distributing salmon to elders and schools.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/c...
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Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath Dam Removals, Study Finds (Gift Article)
The first fall runs of chinook salmon since the project in California and Oregon was completed have surpassed researchers’ expectations.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A decades-long fight to rein in logging in a Mendocino County redwood forest hit a setback after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to reshape priorities across a little-known public land system. My latest: www.latimes.com/environment/...
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In blow to tribes, Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade little-known state forests
Gov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.
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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Overheard a conversation on a bus in LA: “El Niño is coming. I don’t know where to go, I don’t have a spot.” The unhoused and those experiencing housing instability are the most vulnerable to extreme weather conditions caused by climate change.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The cover photo is adorable but the story is grim: El Niño and an ongoing marine heatwave could bring an influx of starving sea lion pups to Southern California's shores. Why? Conditions could mess with a phenomenon that provides food for sea life. bit.ly/4xHwCSb
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El Niño could bring waves of starving sea lion pups to California beaches. It's happened before
As El Niño and a marine heatwave threaten mass strandings along California beaches, the release of one rescued seal pup offers a window into the possible crisis.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just got back from two weeks in Scandinavia! (Below is proof the sun even shines in Oslo sometimes.)
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Internal documents reveal how an industry group plans to try to kill California’s plastic and recycling laws - By @susrust.bsky.social @latimes.com www.latimes.com/science/stor...
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Leaked emails reveal industry plan to kill California's plastic and recycling laws
Leaked internal memos reveal how a packaging alliance drove a widespread lobbying and marketing campaign to dismantle California’s landmark plastic and recycling laws.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Big moment for activists seeking to rein in commercial logging at Mendocino County’s Jackson Demonstration State Forest. CA lawmakers passed a bill to shift management goals across 14 state forests toward conservation and tribal stewardship. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Tribes could co-manage ancestral forests under bill heading to Newsom's desk
Assembly Bill 2494 aims to pivot state demonstration forests away from commercial logging toward ecotourism and Indigenous stewardship. It now heads to Newsom's desk.
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Lawrence Culver @lawrencecphd.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
“When fire erupted in Channel Islands National Park on Santa Rosa Island, observers feared for the park’s rare Torrey pines. On Tuesday, the National Park Service released grim news: Up to 80% of the grove’s trees could die. The Torrey pine is among the rarest species of pine trees in the world.”
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Pam Kan-Rice @ucanrpam.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
TODAY 1pm Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social, @ucanr.edu climate scientist, discusses El Niño with @susconca.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-fro...
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Voices from the Field - El Niño, Explained with Dr. Daniel Swain
Join Sustainable Conservation for a conversation with climate scientist Daniel Swain, PhD about this year's developing El Niño event.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The moment when she realizes she’s a small chonk in a big world 🥲
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Is it extremely LA of me to constantly compliment my cats for staying so well hydrated
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Laura J. Nelson @laurajnelson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Who is the editor of the weather in Los Angeles this week? Because I have some feedback.
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Pam Kan-Rice @ucanrpam.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“I think we all agree that something needs to be done,” Yana Valachovic @ucanrfirenetwork.bsky.social, said at California Board of Forestry meeting. “The fire issue is an existential crisis for California.” @hayleysmith.bsky.social @nohaggerty.bsky.social report www.latimes.com/environment/...
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State approves 'Zone Zero' fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of Californians
The California Board of Forestry approved 'Zone Zero' regulations outlining what residents in fire-prone areas can plant, build and store near their homes.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Shadow's hanging out with a new eagle, and it doesn’t appear to be a summer fling. A prominent biologist says it’s “highly likely” the two will be a pair come nesting season. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Shadow 'highly likely' to nest up with new eagle pal, biologist says
On the heels of Jackie’s death, Shadow is spending time with a new eagle at his Big Bear aerie. Expert says it's 'highly likely' they'll pair up come nesting season.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
After Jackie’s death, some fans want her brought “home” to Big Bear. But almost all dead bald eagles go to a federal facility that supplies remains to tribes. It's an unexpected fight where internet fame and Indigenous rights collide: bit.ly/4ctuDJe
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Remains of famed eagle Jackie will go to tribes. Some fans are fighting it
Jackie brought millions together in life. In death, the beloved bald eagle's final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Figeater beetles are big, green and clumsy fliers. But did you know they're expanding their range due to human activity -- planting fruit trees, creating compost piles and watering lawns? More in my latest! www.latimes.com/environment/...
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This clumsy green beetle is buzzing all over L.A. It might just crash into your face
Big, green and notoriously bad at flying, figeater beetles are taking over Los Angeles this month. Here’s why the clumsy insects are thriving.
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Victor Narro @victornarro1.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
“One bald eagle changed the world.” ‘You gave us hope’: Fans of famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie respond to her death By @lilaseidman.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
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'You gave us hope': Fans of famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie respond to her death
For some, Jackie was a model of motherhood and perseverance. Readers share emotional tributes to the beloved Big Bear bald eagle.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Once in a while, you have wins in the topsy-turvy journalism industry. Today, my win is getting in a reference to Adam West-era Batman in a story about...big beetles.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Seems like every week there’s another headline about a new insect-borne disease or a surge in a familiar one. @susrust.bsky.social and I set out to answer the question: Are things actually getting worse, or is it all in our heads? www.latimes.com/science/stor...
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Are mosquitoes, ticks and fleas turning California into a disease hotspot?
It feels like vector-borne diseases are popping up everywhere these days. Has something changed?
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Shadow was spotted with a new eagle at the Big Bear nest just days after his former mate Jackie's passing. The revelation has sparked speculation — and emotional reactions — about a possible new bond. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Shadow seen with new eagle at the Big Bear nest. Could a match be in the making?
Not long after Big Bear bald eagle Jackie’s death, a new eagle named KD1 joined Shadow in the nest, sparking speculation — and fan reaction — about a possible new bond.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
THANK YOU to everyone who responded to our callout asking what Jackie — the late, great bald eagle — meant to you. Your messages were so heartfelt and touching. Here's a selection of those tributes: www.latimes.com/environment/...
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'You gave us hope': Fans of famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie respond to her death
For some, Jackie was a model of motherhood and perseverance. Readers share how they were touched by the Big Bear bald eagle.
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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This is sad.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
BREAKING: Jackie, Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, has died following a weeks-long battle with a mysterious illness. Millions of viewers tuned in over the years to watch her and her mate, Shadow, raise chicks on a livestream. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Jackie, arguably the world's most famous bald eagle, dies after mysterious illness
Jackie and her mate, Shadow, delighted millions of viewers as stars of a nonstop livestream of their nest, perched high in a Jeffrey pine overlooking Big Bear Lake.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
UPDATE: Jackie has passed 💔. We would still love to hear how she has touched you, as well as any favorite memories.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
CALLING ALL JACKIE FANS: As Big Bear's beloved bald eagle remains in intensive care, we want to hear what she and her family mean to you. Fill out our form and your response may be featured in an upcoming story: www.latimes.com/environment/...
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With Big Bear bald eagle Jackie critically ill, we want to hear what she means to you
With celebrity eagle Jackie critically ill, we want to hear fans' favorite memories of her and her family.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A tough health update on Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie: Her condition has worsened, and she remains in intensive care with severe anemia. Vets are still searching for answers as fans root for her recovery. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Celebrity bald eagle Jackie's anemia worsens: 'We wish we had better news'
The Ojai Raptor Center reported a dip in Big Bear bald eagle Jackie’s blood values, leaving the livestream star in intensive care as experts work to find a cause.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 08/08/2026
Celebrity bald eagle Jackie's anemia worsens: 'We wish we had better news'
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Celebrity bald eagle Jackie's anemia worsens: 'We wish we had better news'
The Ojai Raptor Center reported a dip in Big Bear bald eagle Jackie’s blood values, leaving the livestream star in intensive care as experts work to find a cause.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Some good news for gray wolves! Senator Cory Booker blocked an effort to fast-track legislation that would have stripped gray wolves of their federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Help if you can! GoFundMe link here: gofund.me/1da4c8917 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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Marmots got money troubles: Cuts to UCLA research lead scientists to OnlyFans
A UCLA marmot lab has opened an OnlyFans account called OnlyMarms to raise funding for its research. So far, it's raised about $4,000.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Every morning my cat comes into my bedroom and knocks my glasses off the nightstand. Is that the feline version of "Hey, four eyes!"
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Trump administration releases long-awaited 10-year plan for dwindling Colorado River www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Trump administration releases long-awaited 10-year plan for dwindling Colorado River
The Trump administration has released a 10-year plan for cutting water use to prop up the Colorado River's reservoirs, which have fallen to a record low.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Good news! Big Bear's Jackie was moved out of the ICU. Though she remains seriously ill, it's a hopeful sign. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie leaves intensive care but remains 'very sick'
Famous bald eagle Jackie has been moved out of intensive care. While still "a very sick patient," her progress offers hope to fans. It's still unclear what's behind her illness.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 28/07/2026
After a setback this weekend, Jackie the eagle is doing better under expert care www.latimes.com/environment/story/2… 
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Not too late: Join me today at 4pm PT to talk all things Colorado River with @zakpodmore.bsky.social, author of "Life After Dead Pool." Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
UPDATE: Jackie's health is improving after she suffered a setback over the weekend when her blood values dropped, per the Ojai Raptor Center. She's much feistier today, but remains in critical condition -- and experts still haven't pinned down a diagnosis. bit.ly/3TlSaoR
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After a setback, Big Bear eagle Jackie's health improves: she's 'much more feisty'
Nest cam star Jackie appears to be on the mend after suffering a setback, according to a rehab facility. It marks the latest turn in the eagle's condition since she was rescued, weak and disheveled, n...
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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Pasadena’s plan to turn a wild two-acre patch along the Arroyo Seco into a constructed wetland has ignited local opposition. Residents say it’s a vital urban refuge. Indigenous leaders are also are fighting the plan. @mack-baysinger.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Why a plan to filter bacteria from the Arroyo Seco is facing fierce opposition
A tiny parcel of land near Highland park is supposed to be key to filtering out fecal contamination from the Arroyo Seco. But some people don't want the lot — with its trees — to be disturbed.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
OpenAI's co-founder and his wife donated more than $5 million to conserve land near Jackie and Shadow's nest, meeting the fundraising goal in the nick of time. The news comes as Jackie receives intensive care after being rescued at Big Bear Lake last weekend. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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With Big Bear eagle ailing, OpenAI co-founder drops $5.5M to buy land near nest
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman and his wife donated $5.5 million to conserve land near famed Big Bear eagles' nest as Jackie remains in critical care. The $10 million goal is now met.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
NEW: Jackie, Big Bear's celeb eagle, received a life-saving blood transfusion but remains in critical condition. Meanwhile, Shadow might've had a meet-cute with a younger female eagle -- stirring up their fanbase. (Yes, lots going on.) www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Still in critical condition, Big Bear eagle Jackie gets life-saving blood transfusion
Big Bear eagle Jackie is in critical condition after a blood transfusion. As veterinarians seek answers, mate Shadow fuels questions about whether he's "seeing" another female.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
ICYMI: Big Bear's beloved eagle Jackie is in critical condition. It's unclear what's causing her symptoms -- severe anemia and kidney inflammation -- but tests are underway. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Rescued eagle Jackie battles anemia, inflammation. 'It's too early to predict the outcome'
Rescued Big Bear eagle Jackie has anemia and kidney inflammation, and remains in critical condition. However, she is eating and even fighting with care staff, according to an educational nonprofit.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🚨JACKIE UPDATE: While Big Bear's beloved eagle is alert and eating, the rehab facility caring for her says she's in critical condition with anemia and kidney inflammation. It's too early to know what the outcome will be. Full story: bit.ly/4vDfnQJ
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Rescued eagle Jackie battles anemia, inflammation. 'It's too early to predict the outcome'
Rescued Big Bear eagle Jackie has anemia and kidney inflammation, and remains in critical condition. However, she is eating and even fighting with care staff, according to an educational nonprofit.
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Lila Seidman @lilaseidman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A difficult moment for Big Bear's beloved bald eagle family. An eagle believed to be nest cam star Jackie was rescued over the weekend after being found weak and disheveled. The nonprofit running the cam says she's stable as a rehab center in Ojai evaluates her condition. bit.ly/4vGvPzM
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Found weak and disheveled, rescued eagle — probably Big Bear's Jackie — receiving care in Ojai
Found weak and disheveled along the shoreline, the raptor believed to be nest cam star Jackie is receiving care while experts investigate what caused its decline.
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
In a strange irony, wildfires that destroyed the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu's homeland have also helped the Northern California tribe rediscover its long-lost ancestral sites: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @nohaggerty.bsky.social
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After wildfires destroyed 95% of this California tribe's forests, members uncovered 1,200 ancestral sites
After devastating fires turned their forest into a moonscape, members of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu found evidence of their vibrant tribal history everywhere.
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