As I came out from town yesterday and turned onto our farm road 68 from 159, I saw a couple of cars parked and several people standing on the road watching something. So, I pulled over and joined them. They were watching this very large bird sitting on the roadside. I asked what was wrong and they said he was injured somehow and just was sitting there. They thought it was a buzzard at first, but after a closer look, it is probably an eagle. One time he opened his wings and tried to fly but couldn't and just walked a few feet up the road. We all circled him to keep him from going out onto the road. One of the ladies had called the Zoo and they were on their way to rescue him. This is why I carry my little camera in my purse. Here are my pictures.
And here's a couple from Tracy Jewell. She went home to get her big camera to get a close up of his hurt foot. See how his right foot is discolored and swollen.
When the zoo people got there, one of them said that he is a very young bald eagle, born this year, and that there are nests all around there high in the trees. Who knew? It was hard to see them catch him in that big net, but they will take him back to the zoo and give him fluids and see what is the problem and then call the Conservation Department.
Take care, little eagle. Hope you will soon be soaring over us.
You just never know what is around the corner,
Donna
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