Golden Eagle Rescued in Prince Edward Island Awaits Release in Nova Scotia

The rehabilitated bird, uncommon in the Maritimes, is ready to return to the wild pending favorable weather conditions.

A golden eagle, found grounded and unable to fly on a road in Prince Edward Island in November, has been rehabilitated at the Hope for Wildlife centre in Nova Scotia.
The bird showed no signs of illness or injury after examinations, leading experts to believe it was likely exhausted or recovering from an unknown issue.
Rescue efforts began when a passerby used a coat to guide the bird off the road and later contacted local wildlife authorities for assistance.
The eagle has been housed in a flight cage alongside a bald eagle, where it regained strength under close observation by volunteers.
Golden eagles are rare in the Maritimes and are believed to migrate to the region during winter; this bird is thought to be a wandering migrant from Western Canada.