Golden eagles are rare in the Maritimes and typically live in the Arctic. So when a group in P.E.I. found one in distress on the side of the road, they knew it needed help
Candy Gallant, a wildlife rescuer from the island, picked up the bird after locals found him. The bird was then transported to Seaforth, N.S. to the Hope for Wildlife centre.
“He wasn’t able to fly, he was running up and down the road flapping,” said Gallant.
Get breaking National news
“It looked like a comedian, almost looked like a drunk bird, and was famished. I brought him home and he ate six pounds of meat the first night.”
Hope for Wildlife’s founder, Hope Swinimer, says they weren’t able to find a definitive reason why the eagle was unwell.
- Advocates warn Quebec deportations are separating families, urge federal intervention
- Murder trial begins for man accused in death of Lumby resident Tatjana Stefanski
- Quebec man not retiring after winning $12.5 million Lotto Max jackpot
- City of Vancouver unveils Human Rights Framework for FIFA World Cup
She said the eagle “just thrived” and after a month of rehab at its Nova Scotia facility, it was time for him to return to the wild.
Gallant made a point of travelling back to Nova Scotia to see him off.
“I wanted to at least see him spread his wings,” said Gallant.
For more on this story, watch the video above.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.