Bald Eagle #18-2440 update

Bald Eagle #18-2440 has been flying very well during the past two weeks, and is able to complete an average of 12 or more passes perch-to-perch during daily exercise sessions. The rehabilitation team reports that the bird has great height and form while flying, and bumped the eagle up to a goal of 15+ passes during each exercise session this week. Dr. Karra examined the bird’s sutures during a routine feet and feather check on September 17; the sutures were found to be clean and intact.  

If the juvenile eagle continues to fly at this level for the next week or so, the staff will begin to consider release and contact the state eagle biologist to inquire about GPS transmitters.