Juvenile bald eagle Sid returned to the U.S. Steel nest with a raw injury to the outer toe of the left foot and a missing talon. A wildlife expert has reviewed photos of the injury, and there are encouraging reasons to remain hopeful for Sid’s recovery.
Mom, the resident Hays bald eagle, returned to the Glen Hazel nest on July 24 and found tall summer grass overtaking her home. She carefully inspected the greenery, watched the valley and revealed striking close-up details before taking flight.
Two juvenile bald eagles gathered on the ground near the U.S. Steel nest, where one fed among the brush. Moments after both flew away, a raccoon hurried in to claim the leftovers.
Sid was seen walking through the rain on his third day after fledge, while Maz reached a major milestone by fledging from the U.S. Steel bald eagle nest at 84 days old.
Glen Hazel Eagle Nest Faces a Heartbreaking Turn A deeply difficult situation has unfolded at the Glen Hazel(Hays) bald eagle…