The Virginian-Pilot
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X-rays to determine the extent of injuries to the young female bald eagle from the Norfolk Botanical Garden nest have been postponed.
The eagle appears to have been hit by a vehicle; she was found sitting in the road near Ophelia in the Northern Neck on Thursday night.
The Wildlife Center of Virginia reported Monday morning that the eagle, named NX, ate well over the weekend and “put up quite a fight” when handled. On Saturday, a possible wing fracture was discovered. Veterinarians intended to X-ray the shoulder on Monday but decided to postpone until later this week.
The eagle is one of three taken from the nest in April after their mother was killed in a collision with an airplane. All three were raised at the Wildlife Center and released in July and August.
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Again, please
Again, please stop forcing this animal out to the wild. She ob viously did not "stay totally wild". If she was on a road and could get hit by a car she is not behaving normally for an eagle. The only reason she was probably found was because of that transmitter, which might also have been an added handicap. Rehabilitate her to teach folks about eagles. But please stop trying to release her.
I had been very concerned before about the release of these eaglets, seeing that no parent was there to fly beside them to encourage them and offer them fish (remember that picture of Dad Norfolk and his daughter?).
I wish NX a quick recovery. By the way, I think the center does a wonderful job. My grandson suggests NX go to the Norfolk Zoo.
Not Uncommon
It's not uncommon to find eagles eating roadkill. I think the actions of this eagle are pretty natural and I don't see any indications it cannot survive in the wild if it can be restored back to health as it was doing pretty well on it's own until this accident. Keeping it in captivity should be the last option.
Totally normal
Eagles quite often eat carrion (roadkill) to supplement their diet. She is totally wild , otherwise she wouldn't behave the way she does when she comes in contact with humans. She will be just fine.