695 Chippokes Park Rd
Surry, VA 23883
United States
Bald Eagle #26-1805 will be released back to the wild on Friday, July 10—and you’re invited to join us!
This Bald Eagle was admitted to the Center on May 29 after being found trapped in a homeowner's pool in Smithfield, Virginia. On admission, the eagle was dull, weak, and dehydrated. The veterinary team found no traumatic injuries, but bloodwork revealed extremely high lead levels in the eagle's system. Staff immediately began supportive care with fluids and chelation therapy to remove the lead.
Although fewer than five percent of eagles with lead levels this high survive, this bird responded well to treatment. After nearly a month of treatment, including multiple rounds of chelation therapy and repeated blood testing, the lead had been successfully removed from the eagle's system, and the bird became more active and alert. The rehabilitation team then began daily flight conditioning to rebuild the eagle's strength and endurance. On July 6, the veterinary team determined the eagle had made a full recovery and officially cleared the bird for release.
Join us to watch Bald Eagle #26-1805 return home!
This release is free and open to the public and will take place on Friday, July 10, at 11:00 a.m. at Chippokes State Park. Attendees are asked to RSVP with their name and the number of people in their party through the Center's registration page.
Directions: Use the address 695 Chippokes Park Rd., Surry, VA 23883 for GPS navigation. Once you arrive at Chippokes State Park, turn right onto Plantation Road (before the Visitor Center) and follow it to the Chippokes Plantation House.
We hope to see you at the release!