My friend Kathy rescued an injured Bald Eagle on her friend's property and delivered the female eagle to Rowena Wildlife Clinic. Two weeks later, on 2.2.22, Robin picked the eagle up from Rowena and brought her back to her territory, to this property where she was originally found. It was an amazing privilege to witness the release. I wish you all could see Robin's incredible photos of the eagle at the clinic; & Kathy's photos of the original rescue. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to Rowena Wildlife Clinic, they are nonprofit and depend on donations to support all the wildlife they take in.
Kathy and Robin discussing strategy before removing the eagle in her carrier from Robin’s truck.
Slowly opening the latch on the carrier before the cover is removed.
The eagle kicked open the door and maneuvered her way out of the carrier.
She immediately took flight as soon as her talons touched the grassy field.
In two seconds she was out of the carrier and halfway across the field.
A nearby conifer forest was her destination.
Approximately 3 seconds from release to her landing comfortably on a fir branch. Thanks to Kathy for rescuing her and Rowena Wildlife Clinic for tending her injuries, she is back with her mate in the Columbia River Gorge.
Life can be so fragile for our wild creatures, an injured wrist can mean starvation and death. In this instance however, she will go through at least another season. I’m grateful to all those involved and I’m thrilled to have witnessed the release.