Memorial Wood Sculpture Honors Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie
A life-sized memorial wood sculpture honoring Jackie, a beloved bald eagle from Big Bear known through a live nest camera, has been created by a chainsaw sculptor and installed in a Big Bear North Shore park following her death.
Fresno Visalia, CA, September 30, 2026 — A new memorial sculpture crafted from wood now stands in a Big Bear North Shore park, dedicated to the memory of Jackie, a bald eagle who was a familiar presence in the area and gained widespread recognition through a live nest camera.
The life-sized sculpture was created by a chainsaw sculptor and serves as a tribute following the passing of the beloved eagle. Jackie was known to many residents and observers in the Big Bear region, with her life and activities often broadcast via a live nest camera, which allowed people to follow her story.
The creation of the memorial highlights the connection the community felt with the bald eagle. The chainsaw sculptor utilized their skills to bring the likeness of Jackie to life in wood, a process that has now culminated in the sculpture’s installation in a local park on the North Shore of Big Bear.
The specific name of the chainsaw sculptor was not provided. Details regarding the exact park location for the installation and the date of Jackie’s death were also not immediately available. The sculpture’s unveiling provides a permanent physical marker to honor the eagle’s presence and impact on the Big Bear community.
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