A bald eagle that was hit by a car in Mason County, Michigan, is expected to recover thanks to the efforts of two sheriff’s deputies and a conservation officer. The deputies approached the injured bird on the side of the road, wrapped it in a blanket, and then took it to a wildlife rehabilitation center called ARK. The conservation officer noted that the eagle did not have any broken bones but potentially had an injured shoulder. Once the rehabilitation center finishes its assessment, the young eagle will be released back into the wild.
Bald eagles can be found in all 83 counties in Michigan, with the population recovering significantly since the 1970s when they were near extinction. The banning of DDT and various conservation programs, including the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, have helped the population rebound. Michigan is believed to be home to about 1,000 breeding pairs of bald eagles, a vast improvement from the 52 pairs in 1961.
The rescue of the injured bald eagle was captured on dashcam footage, showing the efforts of the deputies and conservation officer to save the iconic bird of prey. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources website provides more information on the state’s diverse wildlife, including bats, beavers, deer, and more. This heartwarming story of the bald eagle’s rescue highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect and preserve Michigan’s wildlife.
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