SWFEC's E8 admitted to CROW 5-13-16
At approximately 3:30am on May 7 both E8 and E7 were attacked by what appeared to be an owl while they were sleeping on a branch on the nest tree. The following morning E7 was seen as well as the adults, but there was no sign of E8. On May 13, 2016 E8 was spotted and was rescued and transported to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). CROW stated: "A juvenile American bald eagle was found injured near the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam earlier today and brought to CROW Clinic. After photo identification and other factors such as location and condition of the eagle, it is strongly believed to be E8. The eagle arrived thin, dehydrated and very weak. Radiographs showed a right leg femur fracture (broken leg) that will require surgery this weekend. E8 is currently in critical condition and will remain on strict cage rest. The prognosis is guarded and CROW veterinarians will have more information after surgery is complete." Photo above showing initial exam property of CROW.
SWFEC's E8 admitted to CROW 5-13-16
At approximately 3:30am on May 7 both E8 and E7 were attacked by what appeared to be an owl while they were sleeping on a branch on the nest tree. The following morning E7 was seen as well as the adults, but there was no sign of E8. On May 13, 2016 E8 was spotted and was rescued and transported to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). CROW stated: "A juvenile American bald eagle was found injured near the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam earlier today and brought to CROW Clinic. After photo identification and other factors such as location and condition of the eagle, it is strongly believed to be E8. The eagle arrived thin, dehydrated and very weak. Radiographs showed a right leg femur fracture (broken leg) that will require surgery this weekend. E8 is currently in critical condition and will remain on strict cage rest. The prognosis is guarded and CROW veterinarians will have more information after surgery is complete." Photo above showing initial exam property of CROW.