Bald Eagle #19-0031 update

In the weeks after moving to a larger flight pen, Bald Eagle #19-0031 did not show improvement during daily exercise. During some sessions, the bird would refuse to fly and would instead run along the ground. The rehabilitation team also identified a left-wing droop periodically when the bird was at rest.

The veterinary team performed radiographs on March 25; the healed fracture of the left ulna showed significant callusing and signs of remodeling. These bony changes could be cause for discomfort for the eagle and could contribute to the birds inability and unwillingness to fly.

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