Eaglet SE17 began branching yesterday. Today he was out on a branch when he lost his footing, and slipped down to a lower branch. From there he went lower again, and then was divebombed by curras. This startled him, and he ended up on the ground, not a safe place for an eaglet. Among other hazards, there is a fox in the area.
Rescuers were able to reach him. They captured him and placed him in a cage. He is believed to be okay, but has been taken to be checked out at the wildlife hospital. I hope he is not injured. I am not sure what the next step is, but apparently it is unlikely that he will be returned to the nest.
Both parents are currently in the nest tree.
This same thing happened another year and the Eaglet couldn't be returned to the nest. Reading comments, it's a very difficult nest to access and people would need an appropriate license and insurance to be able to place him back in the nest. After examination, they'll determine when and where to release SE17. I also hope he's ok..been watching this site all season!
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