Bald Eagle Receiving Care

We immediately wrapped the eagle’s wing to allow his fracture to heal properly. The wrap was removed after 2 weeks’ time, and we found the wing to have healed nicely. The fracture — though healed — is still a bit fragile, so for now the eagle, which we believe to be male based on his size, is indoors in a smaller enclosure. Eventually he will be moved into our outdoor flight cage, where we can monitor his flight and see if his injuries have altered his flight ability. The eagle is eating heaping portions of fish and other meat daily. He is feisty, alert and bright-eyed — all promising signs for a return to the wild.

Please check back here for updates, video footage of the eagle and to learn more about his daily care here at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science.