Bald Eagle #20-2508 update

Bald Eagle #20-2508 has been doing well in flight pen A3 during the past twelve days. The rehabilitation staff report that the eagle is flying between 5-10 passes of the 96 foot-long enclosure during daily exercise, showing proper form in flight and an increase in physical stamina. Dr. Karra performed a follow-up set of radiographs on the eagle’s left wing on September 17, and noted that a significant amount of soft tissue swelling associated with the eagle’s original carpal injury was still present. For now, the bird will remain in flight pen A3 where it will receive daily exercise and monitoring. The veterinary staff plan to consider the possibility of this eagle’s release after performing another set of radiographs on September 28. In the meantime, Critter Cam watchers may see this eagle, along with Bald Eagle #20-2906, on Critter Cam #2!