Last week, Green Chimneys Wildlife Expert Paul Kupchok received an unexpected call. A local farmer and a New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officer captured an injured Bald Eagle in Dover Plains. The eagle was in need of help.
After further examination by Dr. Jack Wilson of Brewster Veterinary Hospital, it was determined that the eagle’s elbow joint was shattered. Dr. Wilson is hopeful that the joint may be repaired in time and confirmed that the bird was in excellent health otherwise.
As the eagle recovers in a private section* of the Paul C. Kupchok Wildlife Center at Green Chimneys, our team is working diligently to keep the Bald Eagle calm and not cause him any undue stress.
REHABILITATION & RELEASE
We do our best to ensure that birds are kept safe and lead full, healthy lives. At this time it is too soon to predict the fate of the Bald Eagle currently in our care. In time we will know if he can recover enough from his injury to live again in the wild.
KEEP IN TOUCH
Watch for updates on the Bald Eagle’s rehabilitation here as well as on Facebook and Twitter.
*In support of the eagle’s recovery, this eagle is not visible to the public.