GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – “We’re taking it day-by-day.”
Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary’s Senior Animal Keeper Matt Rupnik says it’s still too early to make a long-term prognosis on the bald eagle that arrived at their Green Bay facility Tuesday night.
A park-goer at Kaukauna’s La Follette Park first saw the bird laying on the ground, not moving, around 11:30 am Tuesday. When the person returned to the park hours later, the eagle was in the same spot and had not moved.
That’s when a call was placed to both Bay Beach and the Department of Natural Resources.
Rupnik says his organization gave it some time before picking up and transporting the animal.
Prior to putting a bald eagle through the process of restraint and capture, he says it’s important to ensure it is not in the process of digesting food or merely resting.
From the time it arrived at the wildlife sanctuary, Rupnik says the bird has been under close observation and has received supportive care through oral feeding and fluids.
According to Rupnik, Bay Beach treats over 5,000 animals annually, typically including between two and ten bald eagles per year.
Anyone who sees an animal that appears to be injured, ill, or distressed is encouraged to contact Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary at 920-391-3671.
