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 Bald Eagle day 3

12/28/2013

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On day 2 the wound on his wing was cleaned thoroughly and examined. It is very consistent with a gunshot but that can't be proved. The goal is to get him flying and out of here as quickly as possible. He has a mate and nesting season starts in January south of the Fall Line.
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Here are 2 pictures of the leading edge of the left wing. You can see a chunk is missing. The chunk is about an inch across and narrowly missed some important bones. The rookie eagle handler Dr. Gardner is holding him. Her hat is on his head to protect her face.
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Here's the good news. Our guy has managed to get himself on a 6 ft high perch using "ramp". The ramp tree is about 5inches in diameter and 12 ft long. The ramp is propped against the high perch to provide him assistance in attaining the perch. The key here is that he was able to use his wings to balance himself and go up.
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This morning he was jumping from perch to perch using his wings for balance. This activity continued for a few minutes, like he was checking to see if things still worked. This is a major step forward in his recovery. While I am excited to see this I know we have a ways to go.

I am very much aware that this flight pen is not adequate for his flight conditioning. He is in this smaller to contain his activity and prevent further damage. As his wound closes up and he begins to show more interest in flying he will be magically transported during the night to a very large flight. He won't believe his eyes!
 

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Taking in the view! or totally ignoring me.

He's dreaming of his mate and the work he has to do to make this years babies. Did you know that the male picks the nest site?

Don't forget all checks for donations for 2013 must be dated no later than Dec 31.

Thanks for your time.........

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