LTWC releases bald eagle into the wild
That was no ordinary bald eagle soaring near the Carson Pass on Sunday.
Four months ago he couldn’t do that. But thanks to the volunteers and experts at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care the animal was nursed back to health and on Sunday released back into the wild.
The bird came to the South Shore animal rehab facility in December with a damaged right wing.
A bald eagle on April 14 is released back into the wild. Photo/John Adamsky
“The bird could not hold the wing in the proper position and could not fly. After X-rays were taken, it was determined that there were no broken bones, so, it just needed time,” said Tom Millham, who with his wife Cheryl, run the facility.
Before the eagle was allowed to soar on its own the center’s volunteers began exercising it two weeks ago.
On April 14 with about 70 people watching, LTWC volunteer Pete Van Arnum released the animal at the overlook near Red Lake.
On Sunday, it just kept flying. No one ever saw it land in a tree.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report
This is good.
I was one of those 70 enthusiastic witnesses. With strength and speed, the eagle flew. His flight was long and spectacular, as if to say to LTWC, “You took great care of me. Don’t worry. I’m going to be fine.” We stood and watched until we could no longer spy this majestic creature. It was powerful, breathtaking and completely unforgettable.
Thanks again to LTWC & volunteers for another amazing contribution! Beautiful picture too!
Denise,
Thank you for so eloquently sharing your experience at this wonderful event. It is moments like what you described that help provide hope and solace in a world where senseless harm and cruelty can frequently be overwhelming.
Huge thanks to the Millham’s and everyone associated with Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care for their wonderful work.