Bald Eagle #16-2504 update

Bald Eagle #16-2504 has been doing well during the past two weeks. The eagle was moved to flight pen A3 on December 21 so that the bird could be exercised daily.

The rehabilitation staff report that the eagle is currently flying an average of 10 passes during each session. Dr. Ernesto checked on the bird on January 2 and noted that the eagle was quite difficult to catch -- the bird apparently likes to fly "straight up" in the flight pen, away from humans. The eagle will continue to be exercised during the next couple of weeks with the goal of improving its stamina.