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CWC Releases Lucky, an Adult Bald Eagle | July 22, 2020 |
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On July 22, 2020, Lucky, an adult bald eagle, was released in central Pennsylvania by Robyn Graboski, director of Centre Wildlife Care (CWC).
Back in April 2020, Lucky didn't appear particularly lucky. She flew into the windscreen of a vehicle and suffered various injuries, including a torn throat and concussion. Then luck took a turn: Nearby were State Game Warden Amanda Isett and Wildlife in Need transporter DM Sheeler-Kennedy who took the bald eagle to CWC, and over the months Lucky made an excellent recovery. Robyn helped cure her from both lead poisoning and West Nile virus. In the photo below, Lucky ran out as soon as Robyn opened the crate. |
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Only a step outside the crate, Lucky launched herself into the air (Robyn Graboski, left, and State Game Warden Amanda Isett, right). |
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Lucky is one determined bald eagle. |
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Another powerful flap from Lucky. |
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Lucky began soaring once reaching sufficient altitude. |
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Lucky flying toward the ridge: a really long and fine flight on the initial release. |
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Lucky was one of those releases that celebrates the good work of wildlife rehabbers and rangers.
On Facebook there is a 7-photo album from a different viewpoint that covers the release very well and was taken by State Game Warden Amy Nabozny. The album is on the CWC public page on Facebook (you don't have to be an FB member to see the album). And here is a WTAJ video interview with Robyn about the release. Photo note: I used a Pentax K3-ii, with the SMC-DA* 60-250mm lens, for my photos, taken on July 22, 2020.
Note 2: Earlier bald eagle releases:
Note 3: Golden eagle releases: |