Bald Eaglets of 2017 update

Bald Eaglets #17-1181 [cupcake bumpers] and #17-0836 [green bumpers] have been flying very well during exercise sessions and were bumped up to a goal of 15+ passes during each exercise session this week. This is the “optimum” level for this species in this particular flight space; as long as the eaglets continue to do well during the next couple of weeks, release could be considered. The staff are contacting the state eagle biologist to inquire about GPS transmitters.

Bald Eaglet #17-0879 has been the weakest flyer of the three, and, within the past week, has been displaying a slight wing droop. The team decided to move the bird to a different flight space to continue exercise; this will allow the two other eaglets to fully prepare for release.