SOAR has admitted two bald eagles in 2019 that have beak damage. Update: Both these bald eagles were released in April 2020! Did you know that like our fingernails, the outer portion of a bird’s beak is made of keratin and is always growing. The keratin covers the bony structure of the maxilla (upper jaw)
Some businesses have peak busy times and slow times. The business of wildlife rehabilitation is a constant busy. (long post warning… but you’ll want to read clear to the end) Thirty raptors were admitted to SOAR from 1 September to 4 October 2019. The admits included 9 bald eagles, 3 barred owls, 1 broad-winged hawk,
From admit to soft release: the story of D33, DN9, Allamakee, and Calmar These hatch-year 2019 (HY19) bald eagles were admitted separately, but soon were on the same rehabilitation plan. D33 was admitted 5 June 2019 – This HY19 bald eagle is from the nest near the Decorah Fish Hatchery and famous from the Raptor