It was vacation time for a Pennsylvania farm family who simply wanted to relax and enjoy time together.
While they were taking it easy, one of the children wandered into the field and noticed something unusual lying near the fence.
From far away, it looked like some type of animal, but they couldn’t be sure, so the woman approached for a closer look and was shocked at what she found.
Help Is On The Way
Once the woman got closer, she realized it was an eagle lying in the field. She immediately contacted Raven Ridge Wildlife Center for assistance.
The rescuers were initially unsure what species it might be since people often mistake hawks for eagles, so they asked her to send a picture.
After receiving the photo, they confirmed that her guess was correct. It was indeed a young bald eagle.
With the information confirmed, they gathered their equipment and headed to the family’s property to capture the bird safely.
Tracie Young from Raven Ridge Wildlife Center arrived to help and noticed the eagle wasn’t resisting at all. He simply allowed them to take hold of him.
His lack of struggle made Young suspect something was wrong. She also saw he was missing a significant amount of feathers.
Bald Eagle Begins His Road To Health
She quickly brought the eagle back to the center for treatment. Upon examination, they discovered he was suffering from lead poisoning.
This condition can happen if an animal is struck by a vehicle, which likely explained his poor state.
Fortunately, his feathers would grow back in time. He would need treatment, but his rescuers were determined to help him recover.
Young and her team put together a solid rehabilitation plan and began it immediately.
The bald eagle began improving, and his recovery was going well. They placed him in a flight cage so he could practice flying again.
Given his weakened condition, he couldn’t return to the sky right away, so this was an important part of his rehabilitation.
They noticed he had a strong appetite, and his recovery progressed quickly. They expect he will be ready to return to the wild in a few months.
Until then, the bald eagle will remain in the care of the dedicated team at Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, where he will receive the best care possible.