Bald Eagle #18-1139 update

Bald Eaglet #18-1139 has been doing well in the tower of A3 for the past week. The eagle has been moving around and perching normally; no additional issues have been seen with the bird’s shoulder in this limited space. On June 10, additional radiographs were taken to check on the eagle’s left shoulder injury; the vet team was happy to report that the bird’s initial issues had resolved. The eaglets eyes are also within normal limits.

The rehabilitation team opened the tower doors into the main flight space of A3; this would allow the eaglet to fledge naturally on its own time. By the next morning, the eaglet had made the first jump and was seen on the ground and on several lower perches in the flight pen. The staff will continue to closely monitor the young bird as it begins making short flights.

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