Bald Eagle #14-0261 update

On September 29, Bald Eagle #14-0261 had an additional series of radiographs taken to monitor the healing progress of the bird’s left wing. Radigraphs showed improvement; there is less inflammation of the bird’s left carpus [wrist].

Exercise continues, though the eagle is still not flying well. At this point, the eagle is able to fly the length of her enclosure about six to eight times, but she does not gain altitude, and usually ends her daily exercise sessions by running on the ground. The eagle does have several feathers growing in on her left wing. The staff hope with time, and continued exercise, the eagle will regain stamina and better flight. On October 1, the eagle was moved to flight pen A3.