Yesterday we had the opportunity to work with an Immature Bald Eagle female that was hit by a car. She was strong and in good spirits when treated for shock and her injuries. X-rays taken with the new machine I purchased for Wildlife incorporated show a severely fractured left humeus. As compared to the healthy right bone, can see that the bone was fractured in at least 3 places, completely shattering the bone. Unfortunately due to the shattering of bone there is no matrix I can use to pin or repair the wing. The bird is under federal law and you are not allowed to amputate a limb unless it’s just the last third. This healthy bird would be perfect for education purposes that Wildlife Inc. sponsors on a regular basis. We await word from Department of Fish and wildlife on what course to take but unfortunately it’s probably going to be euthanasia. In the interim wounds were treated, antibiotics and pain medicine given and wing wrapped so she can be comfortable.
