After five months of treatment and care, bald eagle #24-0336 is ready to return to the skies.
This adult eagle was found in a field in Northampton County on March 20. Upon arrival at the Wildlife Center, the veterinary team found a significant ulnar fracture in the eagle’s left wing, accompanied by a large hematoma. The eagle also had a laceration on its foot.
The veterinary team carefully bandaged the eagle’s wing and administered painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs to the bird. Physical therapy and laser therapy were also used to speed up the healing of the eagle’s fracture and ensure full mobility of the wing. By June, the eagle’s fracture had healed and he was ready to begin flight training.
The eagle’s left wing initially drooped during training sessions, but the drooping subsided as the bird regained its strength and stamina. On August 10, the eagle was officially cleared for release!
This eagle will be released at Kiptopeke State Park on Friday, August 16th at 1:00 p.m. The release is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to register with their names and number of people in their group using this web form.
Application: use the address 3540 Kiptopeke Dr, Cape Charles, VA 23310 for GPS navigation. Release will be made in Shelter Area One. Park staff will help visitors get to the right place after they arrive at the park.
The publication will take place in all weather conditions, unless there are thunderstorms with lightning that endanger the safety of visitors.
