While Jackie Recovers, a Young Eagle Named 'Jolene' Has Eyes for Her Mate

Is there a love triangle brewing in the mountains of California's Big Bear Lake? The saga of the bald eagle Jackie has a new character. Introducing Jolene, a new raptor that some believe may be trying to replace Jackie.

As Jackie Rehabs, A New Eagle is Moving In

We recently brought you the story of Jackie, a 14-year-old bald eagle who became an internet sensation thanks to a livestream camera set up by the Friends of Big Bear Valley about two hours east of Los Angeles. Jackie is currently away from home, being treated for an illness at the Ojai Raptor Center.

As Jackie's fans await her diagnosis, a new eagle has moved in on her territory. Enter Jolene, a much younger eagle estimated to be just over three years old.

According to Jenny Voisard, a spokeswoman for Friends of Big Bear Valley, Jolene is "obviously gravitating towards him....Maybe something deep inside her says, 'I want to be by this eagle. He's pretty awesome.'"

The eagle known as Jolene is suspected of being one of the two subadult birds who attacked Jackie on July 17, sending her to the raptor center for treatment. Predator experts believe that Jackie was attacked for her food or because there was a territorial dispute. It is not unusual for female bald eagles to exhibit aggressive behavior toward each other.