A bald eagle, treated for injuries at West Sound Wildlife Shelter, will be released Jan. 13. - Keven Law
Keven Law
A bald eagle, treated for injuries at West Sound Wildlife Shelter, will be released Jan. 13.

Eagle returns to the wild | Kitsap Week


January 10, 2013 · Updated 2:20 PM 

BAINBRIDGE — West Sound Wildlife, the only wildlife and education center in Western Puget Sound, will release a bald eagle on Jan. 13, 10 a.m.The release will take place on Bainbridge Island near the Wildlife Shelter.

According to shelter executive director Lisa Horn, the male bald eagle arrived at the center in October with injuries that were a result of a fight with another bald eagle. “Through the expert care by the staff and volunteers of the shelter, the eagle has healed and is ready to return to the wild,” Horn wrote.

In 2012, West Sound Wildlife Shelter cared for 1,003 animals in need of medical care. The West Sound Wildlife Shelter provides injured, orphaned and sick wild animals a second chance at life and promotes the well-being of wildlife through public outreach, education and involvement. Info: www.westsoundwildlife.org.

 

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.