The Skegemog Raptor Center released a male Eagle at Myles Kimmerly Park in Kasson Township Sunday afternoon.
A nice sized crowd showed up for this event even in the midst of thunder and rain, according to photographer Trudy Galla.
The male Bald Eagle took off once the door of the pen was opened, flew out over the soccer field and circled back to cross the parking lot and land on a hill where he majestically sat and posed so those in attendance could take some photos and video. After a few minutes, he headed off into the woods, according to Galla.
This eagle arrived in critical condition at the Skegemog Raptor Center and underwent multiple rounds of chelation therapy, supportive medical care, and rehabilitation before being cleared for release back into the wild.
Lead poisoning remains one of the leading threats to Bald Eagles and other scavenging birds in Michigan. Cases like this require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and weeks of dedicated care.
Donations can be made to skegemograptorcenter.org to help assist with costs to support the non-profit assisting eagles.
