Saturday was magical.
The first eaglet flies free!
Two beautiful young Bald Eagles were released at Starved Rock State Park on a perfect fall day.
So many people came to share the day with Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation.
A short program started at 11AM and when I walked out with Darwin I was amazed at the huge crowd, the bird paparazzi, all the positive energy.
Media and fans have been posting photos, videos, and beautiful tributes on FCWR’s Facebook page and elsewhere on the web. The coverage has been phenomenal. The following list is just a handful:
Chicago Tribune blog: bald eagles gone wild
Chicago Tribune video: Rescued eagles released at Starved Rock
Daily Herald: Eaglets rescued at Mooseheart released at Starved Rock
Sun-Times: Mooseheart’s eaglets return to the wild
Kane County Chronicle: Mooseheart eagles take flight at Starved Rock
St. Charles Patch: Up and Away: Mooseheart Eaglets Soar …
Flickr: Returned to the wild!
Blog: Mooseheart Eagles … First Flight Toward Their New Home
Facebook album (FCWR): Mooseheart Eagles’ Release Day
Facebook album: Mooseheart Eaglet Release and More
Facebook album: Eagle Release
My Facebook album: Bald Eagle Release
Transporting the eaglets to Plum Island for the release; Phil & Scott photograph the crowd
The crowd waits for the eaglet release
The releases on Plum Island were spectacular. The birds flew strong and the crowd was mesmerized.
The release of the first eaglet
The release of the second eaglet
The program afterwards drew another huge crowd. Journey was a star and everyone was amazed by his story, and by his beauty.
Journey and Dawn
My heart was completely full of love from being with so many friends, old and new, feathered and otherwise. It was truly a magical day. If only Arthur was here with me, it would have been absolutely perfect.
Pip, Bill and Kim
Kotori and Frank
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Darwin and a very happy blogger. I’m still smiling!
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