UTAH

Wildlife rehab center rescues two bald eagles in one day

Feb 2, 2022, 4:07 PM

bald eagles injured...

This bald eagle appeared to have been hit by a car when it was taken to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah. Bald eagles often spend winters in northern Utah. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah has been issued an eviction notice of Sept. 6. The center says it needs more time to find a new location. Photo: WRCNU

OGDEN, Utah — A Utah wildlife rehab center says it received two bald eagles in critical condition on the same day this week. 

The first of the two raptors, a four-to-five-year-old male, suffered injuries from a vehicle collision. According to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah, located in Ogden, he suffered head trauma. His legs were also paralyzed. 

The agency described him as “too weak and stressed to even consider taking him to the vet for blood and radio-graphs” in a Facebook post. 

By later in the day on Tuesday, WRCNU reported a much-improved condition. While the injured raptor still could not stand, he showed signs of improvement, including flaring his tail. 

WRCNU said the second of the two injured bald eagles spent most of the afternoon and evening in a vet’s care, receiving blood tests and a CT scan. They were still evaluating its condition based on those scans. The agency did not specify what happened to the second bird. 

Organization hopes to release eagles back into the wild

WRCNU hopes to release both bald eagles back into the wild, but notes they can’t guarantee that possibility. 

Currently, no state or federal dollars help rescue injured eagles. Organizations like WRCNU depend on donations to treat and release wildlife. 

According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, February is the best time to view bald eagles in the wild in northern Utah. Typically, the animals winter here to avoid the harsher winters to our north. 

Related: 

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.

Utah

Myrtle Spurge is often touted as deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, but the plant is rapidly inva...

Eliza Pace

Salt Lake County Health warns of harmful myrtle spurge plant

Myrtle spurge was originally introduced to Utah as a decorative plant but is an invasive species that has spread to natural areas.

4 hours ago

IRS texts are bogus. Picture shows a sign saying "warning, scam alert" on a keyboard...

Britt Johnson

Millions to be paid for Utah’s largest real estate scheme settlement

Over $10 million in refunds will go to victims of a Utah-based real estate scheme following the settlement of a lawsuit.

5 hours ago

A West Jordan man was arrested Tuesday for investigation of negligent homicide after he allegedly t...

Pat Reavy, ksl.com

West Jordan man shot, killed best friend while trying to ‘be funny,’ police say

A West Jordan man was arrested Tuesday for investigation of negligent homicide after shooting his "best friend."

14 hours ago

FILE: The bust of 30 pounds of fentanyl in American Fork on March 21 highlights the drug problem Ut...

Heather Peterson and Curt Gresseth

DEA warns fentanyl most deadly drug in U.S. and Utah history

The DEA said Utah is on pace to see double the amount of fentanyl this year than last.

17 hours ago

1040 form shown, tax refund season is here...

Sam Herrera

Should you spend or save your tax refund?

Filing your taxes can be a headache but figuring out how to spend your tax refund might be a headache in its own right.

19 hours ago

Single-family homes under construction in Saratoga Springs are pictured on Tuesday, July 19, 2022....

Adam Small

2023 saw far fewer building permits in Utah, report says

The Ogden-Clearfield metro area had the biggest percentage decline in building permits year-over-year, nose-diving by 34%.

20 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

Mother and cute toddler child in a little fancy wooden cottage, reading a book, drinking tea and en...

Visit Bear Lake

How to find the best winter lodging in Bear Lake, Utah

Winter lodging in Bear Lake can be more limited than in the summer, but with some careful planning you can easily book your next winter trip.

Happy family in winter clothing at the ski resort, winter time, watching at mountains in front of t...

Visit Bear Lake

Ski more for less: Affordable ski resorts near Bear Lake, Utah

Plan your perfect ski getaway in Bear Lake this winter, with pristine slopes, affordable tickets, and breathtaking scenery.

front of the Butch Cassidy museum with a man in a cowboy hat standing in the doorway...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking Back: The History of Bear Lake

The history of Bear Lake is full of fascinating stories. At over 250,000 years old, the lake has seen generations of people visit its shores.

silhouette of a family looking over a lake with a bird in the top corner flying...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

8 Fun Activities To Do in Bear Lake Without Getting in the Water

Bear Lake offers plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy without having to get in the water. Catch 8 of our favorite activities.

Wellsville Mountains in the spring with a pond in the foreground...

Wasatch Property Management

Advantages of Renting Over Owning a Home

Renting allows you to enjoy luxury amenities and low maintenance without the long-term commitment and responsibilities of owning a home.

Clouds over a red rock vista in Hurricane, Utah...

Wasatch Property Management

Why Southern Utah is a Retirement Paradise

Retirement in southern Utah offers plenty of cultural and recreational opportunities. Find out all that this region has to offer.

Wildlife rehab center rescues two bald eagles in one day