Berry College Fledgling Day 109, Nest Cam Round-up: Hays, Two Harbors, and White Rock, Upcoming Bald Eagle Release, and Bald Eagle Camellia Checked In

Today was day 109 for the Berry College Bald Eagle. She ate good today! She had already eaten something that was stretchy, I'd guess squirrel. Then she got a fish delivery from the other parent. Look at this mantle!

She then walked the fish around the nest while the parent peered this way and that watching what she was doing. They were both cracking me up!

Pretty girl!

Normal eyes.

Eyes covered with nictitating membrane.

She sticks the landing!

I thought we were going to see another hard rain at the nest. The skies got dark, but then after only a little sprinkle, it blew past. You can just see B3 above the nest perched on the branch...

...and then she flew away. Exit, stage left...

The Hays eaglets are all awake tonight, not enjoying the rain...

The Two Harbors eaglet is showing off her wing bling.

Could the two White Rock Eaglets be any cuter?

Yes! When it looks like one eaglet is embracing the other while doing a wing stretch!

Bald Eagle Camellia checked in.

The Wildlife Center of Virginia is releasing a Bald Eagle on Friday afternoon. Here's the email they sent:

Kristen Sluiter | ksluiter@wildlifecenter.orgEdit Contact

Today, Wednesday, Jun 11 10:46 AM

 

Eagle Release on Friday, June 13

Images are not displayedOn Friday, the Wildlife Center of Virginia will be releasing a Bald Eagle, and I hope you might be able to join us.  And please feel free to spread the word to friends, family, and other wildlife enthusiasts.

Back in April, we admitted an adult Bald Eagle that had been found on the ground in Northampton County.  The eagle was assigned Patient Number 14-0380 – the 380^th patient of 2014.  Radiographs revealed that the bird had an old, well-aligned fracture of its right major and minor metacarpal bones.  The bird has been recovering nicely and served as a “role model” for two young Bald Eaglets.  The eagle has spent the past few weeks in the Center’s outdoor flight pens and has been flying well.   

A more complete report on the eagle is available at:

 http://wildlifecenter.org/critter-corner/current-patients/bald-eagle-14-0380

The eagle will be released by Dr. Dave McRuer, the Center’s Director of Veterinary Services, on Friday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Road, Lancaster, VA 22503.  Attendees should meet at the Belle Isle Visitor Center.  http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/bel.shtml

Please let us know if you will be able to join us for this release; just reply to this email. 

And whether or not you are able to join us for this exciting eagle release, you can always check in on the Center’s wildlife though Critter Cam!  This week on Critter Cam: bears … and owls … and eagles.

Thanks for your special support of the Wildlife Center.  We are able to provide life-saving medical treatment for wild animals in need – about 2,600 patients this year – and to operate Critter Cam and other educational programs, through the financial support of caring individuals.  Thank you!

Kristen Sluiter

Special Projects Coordinator
Wildlife Center of Virginia