SAINT JOHNSBURY, Vt. —
A young bald eagle has been rehabilitated and released back into the wild in Vermont after being found in a manure pile last month.
The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) shared a video of the eagle’s release. The nature center said the bird was discovered by a farmer in northern Vermont and brought to the center for a bath and rehabilitation.
After a few days, the eagle was moved outside, where she worked on strengthening her flight muscles.
The young eagle has now returned to the wild in St. Johnsbury, the area where she was first found.
Staff at VINS said that, thanks to this bird, they actually broke their record for the number of patients this year, treating 370 animals since January.