Florida Eagle cam

[Kris G.]

E8 update..good news! 

E8 UPDATE: We have received #E8's bacterial culture test results and they indicate that the antibiotics have improved the bone infection.  The eaglet will receive an oral and safer antibiotic for the next couple of weeks to clear the remainder of the infection.  The radiographs (X-rays) show overall improvement and blood work remains positive.  E8 continues to eat on its own and is bright, alert and responsive. The eaglet will continue to receive daily conditioning to help build strength and endurance.

http://youtu.be/dB0vWLnJOV8

[DebInTexas]

Wonderful news for E8!  Thanks for sharing, and the video shows good form, I think.

[Donna]

SWFL ~ CROW E8 UPDATE: E8 continues to do well in the outside flight enclosure. The eaglet is receiving an oral antibiotic to clear the remainder of the infection and will continue to receive daily conditioning to help build strength and endurance.
Next week, E8 will receive an exam to review the progress of the bacterial infection and overall health. We won't have an update until that time unless there are any new developments.
We thank you for your continued support.

[MAK]

SWFL ~ CROW E8 UPDATE: E8 continues to do well in the outside flight enclosure. The eaglet is receiving an oral antibiotic to clear the remainder of the infection and will continue to receive daily conditioning to help build strength and endurance.
Next week, E8 will receive an exam to review the progress of the bacterial infection and overall health. We won't have an update until that time unless there are any new developments.
We thank you for your continued support.

 

[Kris G.]

   from CROW!

E8 UPDATE: E8’s leg infection has improved and no longer requires antibiotics.  The eaglets pectoral muscles have increased in strength and this will help build endurance, agility and flight duration.  E8 is eating very and will soon be introduced to live prey to assist with the development of natural hunting instincts.  E8 will continue to receive daily conditioning and the carpal bumpers  and tail guard have been removed.  The eaglet currently weighs 7.9 pounds.

[Kris G.]

Interview about E8's progress

http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2016/07/12/e8-famous-offspring-harriet-eagle-and-m15-getting-stronger-every-day/86993042/

[Tapper Gal]

Thanks for the news video on E8,I am so happy that there has been improvement.A strong Eagle for sure.

[Kris G.]

Update on E8 from CROW 

E8 UPDATE:  E8 received an exam this morning and continues to improve and show great progress.   The eaglets flying skills have become more coordinated and is using both feet to land and no longer favorites the right leg.

As part of E8’s rehabilitation, the eaglet will continue to receive daily conditioning and live prey training.  Once E8 successfully completes the live prey training, a release will be scheduled.

We will provide another update early next week. Thanks again for the continued support.

[Donna]

Awe, so happy!! 

[Kris G.]

E8 continues to do well!

http://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/page/content.detail/id/525366/E8-to-be-released-after-live-prey-training.html?nav=5164

[Dot_Forrester]

Terrific news! This juvenile eagle sure has had a lot of difficulties to cope with in his young life.

Dot in PA

[Kris G.]

Great update on E8 by CROW 

E8 UPDATE: E8 has been cleared for release by CROW's veterinary staff and will be returned to the wild in the near future. E8 has been successfully catching rats during live prey testing and continues to improve on the skills needed for catching live fish.

E8's stay at CROW was extended to ensure vital hunting skills were effectively developed. In Florida, approximately 80 percent of a bald eagles diet is fish, so this will continue to be the focus for the remainder of the eaglets rehabilitation at #CROWClinic.

We will be filming the release and will share all the details at a later date.  Thanks for your AMAZING support throughout E8's rehabilitation.

http://youtu.be/F60I3cboTok

[DebInTexas]

Excellent news!  Thanks for the update

[Kris G.]

E8 update

E8 UPDATE: E8 has successfully been catching fish during the remainder of his live prey testing. CROW's veterinary staff is pleased to see that E8 is using both the left and right talon to catch the fish.

E8 is almost 7 months old and the mortality rate for eagles during their first year of life is greater than 50%, but once they have learned to hunt and forage successfully their chances of reaching adulthood are improved. CROW’s Wildlife Rehabilitators and hospital staff have worked diligently to ensure the eaglet has the basic hunting skills needed to survive when returned to the wild.

[Kris G.]

After 3 months of rehab, E8 is being released today! 

http://www.fox4now.com/news/recovering-bald-eagle-cleared-for-release-thursday