Lots of eagles

Here's an update on a couple of eagles that are now at IBR. On top is ARLAND who came in suffering from a sour crop as mentioned in an earlier post. He is now flying just great as you can see from the photo showing him up on the highest wall perch. He will be heading back to his territory in a few days.

The second photo shows DITTO sitting on a lower tower in her pen. She came in after being hit by a car. She was a bit out of it for a while and not eating well but that has all changed. She scarfed down almost a whole rabbit yesterday and is much more alert. She will also go back to where she was found sometime in the next couple weeks. Both these birds are adults and have to be returned to their territory so they can hook up with their mates as breeding season will be upon us very soon.

The third photo is of DAVE, a baby golden eagle of last year who was also hit by a vehicle. He suffered a fracture of the two bones between his wrist and elbow (same as in humans). On Friday he spent four hours in surgery having the bones pinned. Thanks to Dr. Erin Pederson and Dr. Andy Hawkins for all their work. Only time will tell if the floating piece of ulna had enough blood supply after the accident to live. If that piece of bone dies then the wing cannot be saved. This beautiful baby has a super attitude and is now eating his rabbits. The white and pink around his chest is the bandage holding his wing in place. With the pink perhaps I should have named him FLOYD??? I have my fingers crossed for a positive outcome.