A Tale of Two Eagles

In early December two Bald Eagles were found floating in the Quinsam River, in Campbell River, struggling after a fight over food or territory. They were fished out of the water after half an hour of observation by a resident and MARS was called. Reg and Marielle brought the two eagles back to MARS to be checked over, dried out and warmed up after their long ordeal. Fortunately, their wounds were not serious, though one had a cut on her leg that was bleeding freely and had to be wrapped until the bleeding stopped. Both were large females, one obviously just coming into breeding age, with one black feather remaining on her head. They were judged to be recovered the next day and were released back home.

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[DaWhiteWolffie]

Maybe the'll think twice about fighting again. hehehe

[eblunot]

thanks...r u saying I have a good "radio voice? just curious

[k1m6a11]

I just heard you on CBC - you should do more radio! Some good work saving those eagles. Thanks!

[eblunot]

were the bird not so exhausted there would be more risk of getting bitten...their talons arer what they kill with...Reg in this vid has a piece of eagle's beak ;ermanently embedded in his arm...check out another ytube vid Eagle rescue on the Cowichan River

[jeanwye]

TracyMush...since no one seems to have replied to your question.  Yes the bite would hurt but you have to be far more concerned about their talons....they are very dangerous and you will see that the handlers hold them by their talons in a particular way so has not to be speared by them.

Well done everyone!!!

[technicallyconfused]

Aww, the feisty one reminds me of Semi.

[Erika Lantry]

I cried with relief when I read the story. Thank you Ed & Jo and bless you both and the lady who kept the curious and their dogs away!

[eblunot]

actually,it's the campbell river , i'm the guy in the canoe

[chartzforbrains]

So glad you found them and that neither was injured badly. It is the season for such eagle games.