All posts tagged: bald

Kaydee the bald eagle visits Shadow’s nest with a feather in her nostril

Kaydee the bald eagle visits Shadow’s nest with a feather in her nostril

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. As the sun rose over Southern California’s Big Bear Valley on Monday morning, Shadow the bald eagle and his new companion Kaydee were spotted perched on the top of a roost tree near Shadow’s nest.  Kaydee then visited the nest, with a feather in one of her nostrils. However, the accessory did not appear to bother her, as she got to work rearranging sticks like she and Shadow did over the weekend. Eagles frequently move around sticks to maintain their nests. Afterwards, Kaydee joined Shadow perched on another tree limb, before he flew off. 8-24-2026 In The Neighborhood It is still too early to tell if she will be a new mate for Shadow, following the death of his former partner, Jackie, earlier …

Bald eagle Shadow’s friend KD1 renamed Kaydee

Bald eagle Shadow’s friend KD1 renamed Kaydee

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Say hello to Kaydee. The young bald eagle spotted hanging out with Shadow in recent weeks has a new name. Orange County Water District biologists originally called the eagle KD1 and banded her as part of their work to track the eagles born in California’s Prado Basin. Since being spotted on the Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) cameras that follow the lives of the area’s bald eagles, she has been referred to as KD1. On Wednesday, FOBBV announced they would now refer to KD1 as Kaydee. “Generally, Friends of Big Bear Valley does not give names to nest visitors unless they have been around long-term…until now,” FOBBV wrote on Instagram. “We have chosen to name KD1 Kaydee, whether or not they decide …

Jackie the bald eagle dead at 14

Jackie the bald eagle dead at 14

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Jackie, a bald eagle with a devoted internet following, died early in the morning on August 10 in Ojai, California, while in the care of the Ojai Raptor Center. She was 14 years old.  The Ojai Raptor Center announced her death and it was shared by Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the nonprofit who monitors the eagles of Big Bear Valley. “Over the past several days, her condition continued to deteriorate despite intensive treatment and the combined efforts of our veterinary team and consulting specialists,” the center writes. “She remained critically ill, receiving oxygen therapy, supportive treatment, and around-the-clock monitoring in our intensive care unit. Throughout her time at Ojai Raptor Center, every decision was guided by the available medical evidence, her …

Jackie the bald eagle is ‘unstable’

Jackie the bald eagle is ‘unstable’

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. UPDATE, August, 10, 2026, 4:33pm EDT: Jackie died on Monday at the age of 14. In is disheartening update, internet-famous bald eagle Jackie is in “unstable” condition. The Ojai Raptor Center, where Jackie is currently undergoing treatment for anemia, shared on Sunday that she “remains critically ill, and her condition is currently unstable.” “Yesterday, her packed cell volume (PCV) fell below 6%,” the rehabilitation shared on Facebook. “Today it has risen to 9%. While this is a small improvement, her PCV remains critically low and her overall condition remains extremely serious.” Along with millions of fans online, her status is also being monitored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and a veterinarian team. Last week, …

Jackie the bald eagle’s anemia worsens

Jackie the bald eagle’s anemia worsens

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Internet-famous bald eagle mother Jackie is showing signs of worsening anemia. According to her caretakers at the Ojai Raptor Center, her packed cell volume (PCV) has dropped to 13 percent, which means her anemia has worsened in the past two days.  “Our veterinary team is responding quickly,” they write. “Additional advanced diagnostic testing is now underway, and expedited laboratory testing has been requested as we continue working to better understand her condition and guide the next steps in her treatment.” Jackie was admitted to the care center two weeks ago. She was found on the ground near Dana Point Park on July 17, following a short altercation with two other subadult eagles. Cell phone video confirmed that the adult was able to fend …

Bald eagle Jackie shoos away Fiona the squirrel

Bald eagle Jackie shoos away Fiona the squirrel

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Internet-famous eagles Jackie, Shadow, Sandy, and Luna are not the only residents of their beautiful pine tree overlooking big bear lake. And sometimes, the watchful parents will let their presence be known.  According to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), one of the tree’s most famous residents came close to the eagle family over the weekend. Fiona the squirrel made several appearances overnight between May 30 and 31. During one visit, Jackie decided to send a message to the bushy-tailed rodent. “Jackie responded with a dramatic slap and some backtalk that reminded us she is not tolerating Fiona while trying to sleep,” FOBBV writes. 5-31-2026 Slaps, Stomps, and Sibling Shenanigans The not-so-little-anymore eaglets Sandy and Luna also practiced their squirrel-shooing skills and wing flaps …

Going bald? There’s a subreddit for that – and it’s weirdly wonderful

Going bald? There’s a subreddit for that – and it’s weirdly wonderful

Published by Sam Flores

I was sitting in a cafe a few weeks ago when I overheard a rare bit of sunny talk about advances in medicine and technology when a woman said: “Nobody will be bald in the future.” The way she said it made me think of people in the 1950s imagining the 21st century as a world with flying cars, sassy robot maids and no wars; a world where everybody has hair on their heads is possible. Bald has never exactly been in style, but these days, it feels like going bald is tougher than ever. It can feel lonely watching all those clumps fall out when you’re in the shower. Yes, there have been plenty of advances in hair restoration, and treatments have been proven to help some people avoid getting to the point where they need a doctor to surgically redistribute the follicles from the back to the front of their heads. But it won’t work for everybody, and people will still lose their hair as long as genetics and hormones have a say. …

8 Best Head Shaver for Bald Men in 2026

8 Best Head Shaver for Bald Men in 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Best Safety Razor: Leaf Shave “Twig” Single Edge Safety Razor Leaf Shave Twig Single Edge Safety Razor As safety razors go, the Leaf Twig is extremely friendly to first-time users and cartridge converts—which is why I’ve called it the best razor and also managed to convert my brother Sam to using it as a bald-head shaver. The Twig’s single blade allows for an efficient, irritation-free shave, minimizing bumps and ingrown hairs, with an almost identical version—the Thorn—made for the densest, thickest, curliest hair. The short handle makes it relatively easy to maintain control over the task at hand, too, without too much twisting and torquing as you go ’round the globe. Plus, the Twig has some nice design touches: Twisting the bottom of the handle unlocks the old blade, so you don’t have to pry it out with your fingers, and the all-metal body is nicely weighted. Not to mention the blessing of extremely cheap safety razors (versus the price of cartridge replacements.) In the safety razor race, nothing outshines Leaf right now, except maybe …