Around 100 fans of the famed Big Bear bald eagle Jackie gathered on Saturday for a second tribute to her at the privately owned park in Fawnskin, deep within the Big Bear Lake community.
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The event was part of a two-day celebration hosted by park owner Mike Wayman.
Mae Schweibinz, left, hugs friend Yvonne Iberra, both from Big Bear City, in front of a photo banner of Jackie and longtime partner Shadow in Fawnskin Freedom Park during a tribute to the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
The life-size Jackie carving is on display for all to enjoy in Fawnskin Freedom Park after being unveiled in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Fawn Park was renamed by owner Mike Wayman to Fawnskin Freedom Park, with a piece of an I-beam from the 9/11 Twin Towers during the unveiling of a life-size carving of Jackie, the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle, in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
About 100 people attended the unveiling of the life-size Jackie carving, left, in Fawnskin Freedom Park during a tribute to the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Gina De La Rosa records the life-size Jackie carving unveiled during a tribute to the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle, Jackie, at Fawnskin Freedom Park in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Fawnskin Freedom Park Owner, Mike Wayman, left, speaking before unveiling the life-size Jackie carving during a tribute to the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle, Jackie, in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
The unveiling was emotional for some visitors, who hugged after seeing the life-size Jackie carving in Fawnskin Freedom Park during a tribute to the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle, Jackie, in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
The detail of the wood carving is shown in the newly unveiled life-size Jackie carving in Fawnskin Freedom Park during a tribute to the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
The life-size Jackie carving is on display for all to enjoy in Fawnskin Freedom Park after being unveiled in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Fawn Park was renamed by owner, Mike Wayman to Fawnskin Freedom Park with a piece of I-beam, from the 9/11 Twin Towers after a life-size carving of Jackie, the bald eagle was unveiled in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
About 100 people attended the unveiling of the life-size Jackie carving in Fawnskin Freedom Park during a tribute to the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
About 100 people visited Jackie’s memorial while attending the unveiling of the life-size Jackie carving in Fawnskin Freedom Park during a tribute to the famous live-streamed Big Bear bald eagle in Fawnskin on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
The festivities centered on unveiling a life-size carving of Jackie and a renaming ceremony of the site from Fawn Park to Fawnskin Freedom Park.
Wayman said by email Thursday evening that Jackie had a role in the name change.
“The bald eagle is the United States symbol of power and greatness,” Wayman said. As part of the renaming, a piece of an I-beam from the Twin Towers attacked on 9/11 was displayed.
Wayman held a similar memorial ceremony on Sept. 5 that drew hundreds of well-wishers wanting to pay their respects to the beloved mama bird. Wayman’s events are not affiliated with the Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that installed and operates the livefeed cameras.
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In July, Jackie was found grounded for hours after fighting two younger eagles.
The Ojai Raptor Center, a wildlife rehabilitation facility in Ventura County, provided medical care for Jackie for nearly a month until her death on Aug. 10. Ojai reported that Jackie was suffering from health problems, including large blood clots in both wings and a kidney. The exact cause of death remains unknown.
Another tribute to Jackie is planned on Saturday, Oct. 3. The tourist organization Visit Big Bear, Friends of Big Bear Valley and other groups are teaming up for that event.
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