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Bald Eagle released to the wild.. NT

General Discussion
#1

In Wichita, KS, this past Saturday, Feb.7th, a Bald Eagle was released from captivity/rehabilitation after being caught in a coyote trap, injuring its foot. Without the use of its talons, the eagle would not have been able to survive. The Raptor Center, in Cheney, KS, under the direction of Ken Lockwood nursed the eagle, named “Trapper John” back to health allowing the release. There was a ceremony with several hundred spectators. Special guests, the Patriot Guard, were in full presence. Thanks were given honoring all our present military personel and Veterans. It was an honor to see the great symbol of our nation, this proud bird, fly to freedom . Jim Carter

Trapper John flew NW over the Arkansas River until out of sight.

#2

Beautiful. Both the act, and the pictures.
Ralph

#3

Such beautiful birds!

Back in the late 70’s, I actually saw a bald eagle sitting on a telephone pole in El Cajon, right in the middle of an industrial area. For those unfamiliar with San Diego County, El Cajon is kind of the eastern edge of the San Diego metropolitan area, near the foothills of the mountains.

#4

“And it was promptly eaten by a great horned owl.”

(sorry)