Vet Helps Bald Eagle Learn How To Fly Again | The Dodo

Will an injured bald eagle fly again? This man will do what he can to find out.
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[@angiadcock8196]

It’s so incredible that she was able to be released into the wild after such a severe injury. Thank you to all involved in her recovery.

[@rosiehawtrey]

Not really, provided the animal healthy and the ends can be mated together most fractures will heal. You can get fractures that point blank refuse but that's usually either if they've fractured at a previous fracture point or there's other health issues. Oddly enough in humans it takes a lot more relative force to break a child's arm than an adults, because there is a lot of collagen in the childs arm which makes the bone bendy.. The downside is the skull sutures haven't closed so a head injury much worse in a kid than an adult.

[@angiadcock8196]

@@rosiehawtrey in my previous experience working with a wildlife rescue center that hasn’t always been the case. I admit I’m no expert, but I’ve seen birds with injuries like that never make it back to the wild, so I personally find it impressive.

[@rosiehawtrey]

@@angiadcock8196 Hence why I mentioned the two main reasons why they don't. In addition this is a subadult animal apparently and bone flexibility and healing is much better before the growth plates seal... Same with humans.

[@spencerjames5271]

@@rosiehawtrey I bet you ask for the manager at restaurants

[@ericpoeperic]

@@rosiehawtrey lort you're agreessive today.

[@ladraode9dedos409]

She was flying little funny as I'd expect after a major injury recover like that. Hope she goes 100%. Great job!

[@m6666]

Yeah, I'd say that's because she hasn't used those big beautiful wings properly for 6 weeks. Once she gets her strength back, she'll be soring through the great wilderness like nothing's happened.

[@mikayla7260]

@@m6666 exactly what I thought, I was like she can fly but a little monkey for now, she’s gotta build those muscles back up completely. It was so beautiful tho

[@ovechkin100]

she would have had to get healthy quick if she wanted to survive. she was definitely a bit weak.

[@derek4177]

@@ovechkin100 its not "weak" its just a new situation after 6 weeks. Pretty sure 2h after this recording she was flying well already again.

[@ovechkin100]

@@derek4177 ity literally looked like she was using a lot of muscle just to fly like that. so to me that seems like a weakness. but i could be wrong, and i hope i am.

[@peepalfarm]

This is so inspirational. Hats off to the people who treated her!

[@nikkifoxx9460]

Hi peepal farm,. You're right 👍

[@mustang7603]

@@fred7883 get over yourself

[@aciemiller3443]

Take off the slave masks!

[@fangraverwolf5154]

Especially since she was under 5 years old

[@olbricky6824]

@@fred7883 it was an accident

[@eR-dt8ok]

She won’t ever forget you either. 🥰. Thank you for saving her. 😊

[@SWog617]

"I'll never forget her... every time I see my missing finger." LOL. Awesome job to all involved!

[@davidvincent380]

But he can't see his finger if it's missing

[@thudthud5423]

Wolf the Eagle: "Agh! Humans! I hope I can forget that ordeal being with them!"

[@shotjohnny]

@@davidvincent380 But you CAN see that it IS missing. Lol

[@trexmidnite]

The beast claimed his finger as freedom food

[@AnimeFan_2013]

Lol

[@RedRaikou]

"They called her Wolf for her aggressive nature" I think for a wild Eagle she was actually REALLY calm

[@runzhangsam9678]

Exactly

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@BobRossCat]

@@husemeerbolat3861 Shut up. stop pushing your religion on others.

[@radityateguh8175]

@Bald eagle🦅 how do you know? Are you a bald eagle? Oh wait..

[@BobRossCat]

@@MrLucianno1992 Press translate.

[@cjc9535]

I loved his response when she nipped him and he said "I deserved it!". The truest expression of a genuine respect for nature and her wildlife creatures. Well done to all of you for saving her life!

[@cambridgeratmom]

Always "operator error!" LOL!

[@jonasklose6472]

Everyone who likes working with animals will never blame the animal if this happens. They have strong instincts and even when they try to be careful, they can still hurt by accident. The only thing I have to criticize is that they prevented her from getting comfortable in the situation. If they had tried to at least have one caretaker who she trusted, she'd been less scared, confused and probably also avoided some rough handling.

[@angeljet6388]

She probably could have bit his finger off, but was kind enough to just give him a warning nibble, his reaction was perfect though!

[@GFStodtmeister]

My father was a veterinarian in Sparks, Nevada and the chosen vet for the Nevada Fish & Game. We were brought a golden eagle which also had a broken wing. I was in Jr. High School and missed the surgery but worked in the hospital after school to feed and care for the animals. When you would approach the eagle in the cage he would rock back and spread his talons as if to say, "Go ahead and reach in. I've go a surprise waiting for you." Eagles are such beautiful and majestic birds of pray - also called raptors for a good reason. The eagle was with us for a week before taken by the Fish & Game to a sanctuary. It was released back into the Nevada desert where it had been wounded and it was reported to be seen many days hence. I really enjoyed this story because in a small way I lived it.

[@jonasklose6472]

@@angeljet6388 He should have worn a falconry gauntlet though. That's a well-proven protection for as long as mankind has interacted with such birds.

[@KineticTaco]

An eagle landed about 15 feet away from me while sitting at my regular river spot. I see them regularly since I live in WA state, but this hit me different. We looked at each other, acknowledged each others presence. And with not an ounce of fear this majestic creature took 3 flaps and soared off. The sound of the feathers disrupting the air was unreal. Awesome moment.

[@sierralovat5498]

I think you just received natures blessing my guy

[@Katherine78038]

What an impressive job and it ended in the eagle's freedom Could not wish for more❤

[@Scapestoat]

I love it when wild animals accept you, and out of curiosity just decide to chill with you a while. I also love it when they just check you out real quick. Just the other day a red kite flapped by within 3 or 4 meters, just to check me out (I had previously made a single quick noise when it was flying towards me from a distance, to make it aware I was there).

[@glauciafloresyreyes1833]

God is Nature. (Baruch Spinoza).❤❤❤ Deus sive Natura.

[@Scapestoat]

@@glauciafloresyreyes1833 Your gods have nothing to do with this cool story. Please go away! And leave us in peace.

[@sherriianiro747]

I too got all choked up when she looked back after being released. Such a heartwarming story of respect for nature. Keep up the good work!

[@Matt..S]

She probably immediately killed a baby rabbit afterwards and then got run over by a truck.

[@altamasparsanov9181]

@@bhavdeeppatel6919 ha yeh krle pehle

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@jessicabecause3717]

Technically she was looking everywhere but your direction.

[@dannygreen5477]

Same, such a gorgeous animal!! So glad they were able to help!

[@brianmarshall636]

Wolf the bald eagle is so majestic and beautiful looking. Seeing her soar away after being rehabilitated must've been an awesome sight to witness.

[@blazedmoose1432]

⁠@@Crazygamergalnot even close. They have plenty of different calls and sounds they produce. I’ve heard a whole range of different caws and calls and chirps after years working with raptors in general including bald eagles

[@honeydhydra3925]

People like them make the world a much better place for all beings. ❤️ "I'll never forget her".. I bet she'll never forget you too, Dr Cliff 😘

[@happydayz7857]

Yup animals need our help.

[@guadalupe8589]

Pretty sure the bird forgot about them by the end of the day

[@xtechtips152]

@@guadalupe8589 yes lol. Not being a negative nancy but sometimes people fantasize way too much and more people follow the herd because they do too.

[@capybara9521]

Cringe

[@capybara9521]

"I bet she'll never forget you too" tell me you're begging for likes and ignorant about eagles without telling me

[@greggarner4477]

When she stopped, landed and looked back at you... That was her thank you.. She will alway remember and be eternally grateful for you and all you did for her... ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@greggarner4477]

They never forget us. I have a murder of crows I feed and care for. They never forget us or what we do for them. Gods creatures at our finest moments

[@thatgirlreacts5465]

🙄

[@Victor_386]

Source: trust me bro

[@GlasgowRossco]

I thought the aggressive hand pecking was the thank you

[@Retrohertz]

Sadly, this isn't true. Aside from some dogs, don't personify animals. They don't think like humans. They act on instinct. That's why it attacked the vet the first chance it got.

[@amandashelton1162]

I have met a bold eagle once. They are very smart and emotionally intelligent creatures. They are beautiful too. I worked for a local zoo that rescued wildlife and released into native areas. I'm honored to be a native American and have the opportunity to help wildlife when I was younger. Also, the best thing ever is when the wild animal tries to fight you. It's a sign they are ready to go home. 👍 Remember wildlife belongs to the earth they deserve to live here as much as we do. We wouldn't have survived without wildlife, they are important to the environment as well as we are. We are capable of changing the earth so we have a responsible to keep it safe and secure for all living things to survive. 👍❤️

[@hannamihaly2381]

Well said! Thank you!

[@marianapedrosa5375]

So true!

[@nzfalcon6578]

God knows every creature on Earth ,your people have a great understanding for the wildlife and nature 👍🏻

[@Jia20046]

Humans are useless to earth..

[@deneilbaker]

100% 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dinoasteroid]

Thanks for helping this animal

[@ipnade]

Him: "I'll never forget her" The eagle: "Finally I can get away from those psychopaths"

[@Birbzz]

underrated lol

[@mienamie4448]

hahaa😄😂😂😆😆grappig😂😂

[@alexrod9271]

OMG LMAO

[@rafsan1578]

😂

[@makman5444]

Pretty much

[@Cartoonshipper]

Eagles are so beautiful, I'm glad that she got better

[@TripNWithRed]

This definitely brought tears to my eyes. Thank God people like this exist that have the skills and knowledge to help save lives.

[@jonasklose6472]

These people are called doctors. And it's great that they have the oath of hippocrates that encourages them to help every person and also every animal.

[@whitealliance9540]

How about not shooting damn ducks? That's how she got messed up

[@jonasklose6472]

@@whitealliance9540 Also, the extensive usage of rat and mouse poison is what's the biggest threat for birds of prey in Europe. Maybe in the US, too. So its usage should also be subject to regulation.

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@jorgemigueltavares6041]

*Caretaker 1:* _“What should we call her?”_ *Caretaker 2:* _“Let's call her 'Wolf'.“_ *Eagle:* _“I'M AN EAGLE YOU IDIOT”_

[@ur_local_nintendo_ds]

Lmao pretty funny

[@bengui8692]

Animal don't really have name .Name is a human concept

[@jaddal2215]

@@bengui8692 not necessarily, scientists discovered that dolphins use unique whistles to call each other. To them, humans calling each other by names is the same concept

[@bengui8692]

@@jaddal2215 but it's kind of different you know but I am kind of wandering how if a cosmic being way beyond our understanding communicate

[@gavinrichardson3918]

@@bengui8692 they do actually! It was first observed in groups of primates that they have individual calls or noises they make to call the attention of there mate, parants or young! Although this isn't a "name" in a human language! it is a noise unique from 1 animal to 1 specific other, so could be considered a name in there language.

[@floatingdave1]

What a majestic creature. Genuinely hope that she made a complete recovery, both physical and mental. Must have been traumatic for the poor girl.

[@husemeerbolat3861]

YERLERİN VE GÖKLERİN VE HERŞEYİN SAHİBİ YÜCE ALLAH CC ALLAHTAN BAŞKA İLAH YOKTUR ALLAH KATINDA HAK DİN İSLAMDIR MUHAMMED ALAHIN PEYGAMBERİDİR GÜZEL İNSAN HUZUR ARIYORSAN HUZUR İSLAMDA GÜZEL İNSAN MÜSLÜMAN OLMADAN CENNETE GİREMESSİn

[@ENTmath_]

Relax, it's just a bird..

[@smitha1867]

@@ENTmath_ you think birds don’t have feelings?

[@tsarfox3462]

What an absolutely majestic bird. Thank you for helping her get her life back.

[@dreamcatcher5502]

What an honor to rescue, heal and release the most beautiful and spiritual bird on earth. Thank you !! 🦅😘❤

[@Person1865]

I never thought I'd be thinking "poor sweet baby girl" about an eagle. I would have been bawling watching her fly away.

[@husemeerbolat3861]

YERLERİN VE GÖKLERİN VE HERŞEYİN SAHİBİ YÜCE ALLAH CC ALLAHTAN BAŞKA İLAH YOKTUR ALLAH KATINDA HAK DİN İSLAMDIR MUHAMMED ALAHIN PEYGAMBERİDİR GÜZEL İNSAN HUZUR ARIYORSAN HUZUR İSLAMDA GÜZEL İNSAN MÜSLÜMAN OLMADAN CENNETE GİREMESSİn

[@JetFalcon710]

@Simon McCreath Apparently he's talking about Allah

[@stephenturner6075]

That was beautiful the way she stopped after she was released and turned round to look back as if to say thank you. 👍

[@olbricky6824]

she really did

[@ninaaviles4009]

Que belleza!!!

[@davidchunko]

When you first released her she started flying away then landed some distance away looking back at you both for a moment like she was saying thank you both and then flew off into the sky 👏👏👏❤️🙏 she's a very beautiful bald eagle 🦅

[@kulmainer]

I wanted to say thanks to the great people who have helped and recovered this great Eagle, Americas National Bird! Its so unbelievable you all made her fly again, I have tears in my eyes! Greetings from Bavaria, Germany!

[@courtneygrier2015]

Hello from the USA! My apartment is right next to a river and behind a lake and during the Winter, we get to see so many of them just from the comforts of home. These birds are HUGE and so majestic. 😶‍🌫️🥰

[@kulmainer]

@@courtneygrier2015, thank you so much, it must be a honor to see these majestic birds from your Apartment. In times when people and States want to go to war again this brings hope to me. There are still people at this planet with a good heart. And I think the rescue of this Eagle might be a symbol for all of us. So why can we people at this Planet not work together? We will be more and more people, so we all must come together!

[@renzobarbieri7900]

I've no words to describe my gratitude to you all as you've made this magic moment to this Eagle.

[@Snaakie83]

Just so you know, the eagle is Germany's national bird as well. 😘 Greeting from your neighbors in the Netherlands.

[@kulmainer]

@@Snaakie83 , Yes I know, and Greetings to the Netherlands! May we all have no war in Europe!

[@solomcfc82]

What a beautiful bird wolf is. So glad she is back out in the wild. 🦅💙🦅

[@genghisville5044]

I'm so grateful that this eagle was saved and rehabbed.

[@sampharma5506]

may God bless your hearts, the moment she was released and could fly again, so heartwarming.. so happy for her. ❤

[@sharilynn3024]

Thank you, Dr. Cliff, and the rehab center, for taking care of Wolf. She is such a majestic beauty!🥰

[@shirley9240]

Thank you everyone for saving our most precious Bald Eagle. A young one at that, being a sub-adult about 3.5 years old. You gave Wolf a future to a beautiful life. I am forever grateful for all the fine work you do.

[@rosiehawtrey]

Might well be why the bone healed so well. I had my suspicions.

[@lisabelle7553]

Dr.Cliff seems like a wonderful vet and so caring to save her. She showed her appreciation with a goodbye bite! 🤣

[@OneKC]

Thank you to the team who took care of this majestic bird! Truly the most amazing creatures

[@k9wolfchiconnection427]

Just beautiful, humans at its finest, which is a very rare thing nowadays.

[@MarloweDash]

It iccurs to me that there may be as many good people as always but the bad ones are louder and get the attention. Think of all the committed folks helping w covid sick folks and the army of people working to stop the trend toward authoritarian rule. They are amazing too.

[@trexmidnite]

This f16 is back in the wild

[@bigboydownstairs9651]

Looks like she's using a lot of energy extra flapping just to be able to stay airbourne 😢 hopefully her wing gets stronger & she makes a full recovery someday! 🙏

[@shreyadas6071]

Right

[@markherring3513]

Yeah..those muscles havent been used in 8 weeks.....she'll fly in circles for a week haha.

[@chadsmith5933]

Was thinking same thing

[@hectormonclova7563]

I saw that too. Hope was just a matter of exercise... 🙏🏼

[@DTProtoss]

Its indeed such a tough call to make... animals recover so quickly yet deteriorate just as quickly as well, one always thinks maybe she coulda stayed in the rehab center a few more days, but there are trade offs... i also hope she will be doing well and hunting all the little animals like she used to 😊

[@kaykiekid]

She's a very dangerous raptor and she is beautiful. My eyes were watery too after seeing her flying to freedom. Great video and story. 😊👍❤

[@niedermitderjagd1968]

Thats why we all should go vegan

[@rebmosher5512]

Who eats eagles?

[@niedermitderjagd1968]

@@rebmosher5512 No one because apparently we are able to show empathy towards some animals but not the others. Show it to all like those people showed it to the eagle.

[@brumbrumroma]

@@niedermitderjagd1968 why animals can eat animals but humans can't tho? Some animals god created them for getting eaten and other things

[@niedermitderjagd1968]

@@brumbrumroma Because we dont need to eat them and we have one ability animals lack: empathy. Why deprive yourself from your evolutionary ability to show living beings empathy? God gave you that, so why not use it? Even Jesus tought you compassion.

[@edwardizhonig204]

Thank you to all who saved her. What a majestic gift! An honor! She definitely won’t forget you either.

[@christineml1476]

My coworker lives next to a river and shared this story. There were two people in a canoe fishing, and they'd been out there for hours with no luck. An American bald eagle dove into the water next to the canoe, and flew out with a fish in its beak. My co-worker said the people started swearing so loudly he could hear it from the shoreline; co-worker thought it was funny.

[@sayosweeti5757]

YOO I had a very similar experience, it was so cool!! we were fishing right near the nest and he just swooped down to the water, grabbed a fish with his talons and flew back to his nest! He was a papa and he had two little chicks with his mate :))

[@spicybrown75]

@@sayosweeti5757 but I bet you didn't throw a tantrum like those 2 "fishermen" 😁

[@johnnymcblaze]

Indeed, most people don't know that the bald eagle is a sea eagle.

[@sayosweeti5757]

@@spicybrown75 well it gave everyone on the boat an rush of adrenallin since we’ve never seen an eagle so close before! we were all so hyped we didnt care if the eagle scared the fish off for a bit lol

[@Undomaranel]

Just here to say unless it was a minnow or the eagle was a cormorant the bird carried the fish in it's talons. It would be idiocy for an eagle swooping at that speed into water to stick it's head in, that's why their legs are that powerful and non-booted is to break the water tension and grab the fish without changing trajectory.

[@jburnett8152]

She is a young bird so wonderful you were able to help her. Thank you 💖

[@1JamesMayToGoPlease]

Outstanding work from the doc and his staff! We need TONS more good people like them!!

[@narendermakhijani9512]

Drs and nurses being fired my lawyer politician for not obeying their mandates. sad

[@yvonnelewis4888]

Wow! She’s extraordinary. So grateful that she was brought in and rescued and that you were able to surgically repair her wing. Hats off 🎩 to you& all those at the rehab, those who brought her in and everyone who participated in her care. You rock! To the wildlife, we owe a simple respect.

[@pblw4276]

God bless Dr. Cliff, his assistants and everyone who helped Wolf recover and return to the wile!!! 🙏🙏🧡🐾

[@victrola2007]

AMEN TO THAT!!!! 🙏🏻🇺🇸🦅‼

[@ΕΛΕΝΗΠΑΠΑΒΑΣΙΛΗ-ω6ν]

So very true my friend!!!

[@72marshflower15]

@@victrola2007 kinda cringy having a nest robbing scavenger as a national icon, but I guess it makes sense given the history of the US. Still a very beautiful bird, none the less..

[@erichramone7812]

@@72marshflower15 the bird is a wild animal. Wasn’t cringy at all for me. Was actually beautiful.

[@insertname1607]

@@72marshflower15 Shut it, edgelord. It’s unique to North America and eagles have been a sign of strength for millennia. Hating on everything American must be a new trend nowadays.

[@shancsk28]

The Dodo always make me cry, it's so good. It's gratitude, humanity, kindness

[@Birbzz]

extinct

[@jaggerkate]

The biggest THANK YOU to all involved in saving this beautiful Queen! ❤️🙏🏼🦅🇺🇸

[@fledge1234]

She was still a juvenile, based on the coloring. Maybe 3-4 years old. Statistically, already a survivor among eagles, to make it thus far. Beautiful bird.

[@katrummel8045]

I love how she turns back and looks back at them of the 'Thank You' look. And takes off and flies away💜

[@nicholassebastian28]

She just said thankyou may god bless you always

[@kayehicks8]

Vet Doc: "I'll never forget her." ❤ Heart warming words. Almost as if it was a beautiful human he was once connected too.

[@luizotavio5241]

Yes, magical moment. You made me cry... ❤❤❤

[@tramarherrera6685]

Thanks to the vet and all who worked with Wolf, in her recovery. An amazing bird. ❤️

[@dou-lheumanacara4310]

This is a very inspirational animal. The eagle is a symbol, a truth predator which needs respect of us humans. I’m glad she got rehabilitated. 🦅

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@areebasbops]

Why am I crying?? This is a happy story! Go, Wolf!

[@nycoolj3]

Women are some emotional creatures.

[@lorraine9242]

I'm crying too!

[@Birdyboys]

@@nycoolj3 goddamn dude relax

[@rhaven50]

You're a spiritual being

[@clintstewart5545]

@@nycoolj3 man's also cry

[@Yasmenthesinger]

This sweet babies face warmed my heart. So beautiful! So majestic. Honestly doesn’t seem real seeing her.

[@thomasnennstiel1576]

Thank you so much. You are a good Guy.

[@GregSr]

We saw a Barn Owl struggling to fly. We brought it home and nursed it back to health. When we released it, it did the same thing. It looked back at us as if to say "thank you". Then it flew away and disappeared on the other side of the lake.

[@cobrakainevereverdies6940]

That Barn Owl was like "Don't ever do that again !!! I missed out on alot of hot dates".

[@zibam982]

That's very rewarding.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Hopefully she gets her flight groove back...The Eagles I've seen don't flap so much...Long deep strokes...Such a beautiful animal!

[@sayosweeti5757]

to be fair- she had been through a lot and she was trying her best to get into the air, they need a lot of speed in order to soar, therefore, quick flaps at the start of a flight!

[@joshuamason8992]

i've seen it all, now people are tryna tell birds that they are flying wrong lmaooooo

[@genxeratl]

@@joshuamason8992 I wouldn't say wrong but I was a little concerned at the end there too since it didn't look like she was getting any altitude for what seemed like a lot of effort - but I'm not a bird expert so figured those folks know better.

[@dsta9996]

Headwinds

[@annewas46]

They would not have released her if she was not "fully flighted".

[@queenb2646]

It's impressive the work that these people put in. That's a beautiful bird there

[@ldristt]

"I'll never forget her." pls God that was so touching..

[@jakebond4006]

My salute to the vets and everyone who helped. You are doing gods work. Thank you.

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@bparker3670]

@@husemeerbolat3861 no the Lord Jesus Christ is the one true God. Only though true belief in Him as God as He is the one & only true Son of God & repentance of your sins can u be saved & have eternal life with God in Heaven or Paradise.

[@pitu3600]

She stopped and looked back “thank you humans!” There’s a very special place in Heaven for people who rescue and rehabilitate wildlife.

[@jonasklose6472]

They wouldn't be able to do that if they wouldn't be supported by the government and welfare organizations. So I guess we're all going to be a bit in that special place.

[@Mallenaudrix]

Right like “oh damn no warm enclosure to practice flying in… we done?” She’s not done healing. I teared up a bit at this. Glad people care about eagles I guess.

[@menorak]

"For that tasty finger"

[@jscan4442]

More like, "Thank GOD I got away from those weird hairless apes. They smell funny!"

[@juanitaskelton448]

She was very lucky to connect with such a healthy group of rehabbers...beautiful work...she is beautiful.

[@timchapman5567]

Wonderful rescue.

[@HowlingWolf518]

Props to the duck hunters who realized their mistake and phoned for help - less scrupulous people would've just ran and left her there.

[@onthedamsquare]

But they kill the ducks??

[@HowlingWolf518]

@@onthedamsquare Because they're hunters. It doesn't mean they have to be dicks.

[@argentumoculisgrimm9619]

Hey, Duck is pretty good tasting too. As long as nothing goes to absolute waste.

[@alexs5814]

Pretty sure they wouldn't have just outright left her like that. Afaik it's even forbidden by law and bound with very heavy fines if you hurt one of them.

[@ozzy1960]

Bet the ducks dont think the hunters are heros

[@rpittillo]

Dr. Cliff she may have bit you but she also landed and looked back at the people who saved her life. She will be back to high soaring and catching food. And hopefully raising more eagles. Thank y'all. 💕🦅💕

[@whitealliance9540]

No. She bit them to say "and dont let it happen again" since she was shot during duck hunting season. Im sure she had a whole family that probably fell out the nest by now and are gone... But hey lets get some pretty pictures amirite?? 😑 please. How about you stop HUNTING ANIMALS??

[@rpittillo]

@@whitealliance9540 ME? HUNTING? Never in my life. I can't kill a stink bug.

[@whitealliance9540]

@@rpittillo lol not you per se my friend. In general

[@rpittillo]

@@whitealliance9540 thanks- shoo!! Good to know. But yeah, your right on that point about other people. 👍👍

[@leperwolf7287]

Bald Eagle: "Just because you fixed me up, Doc, doesn't mean we're going to hold hands and sing songs together." Edit: Wow I wasn't expecting this kind response. It was silly joke from a movie most of you probably wouldn't know or remember. But thanks for the Likes.

[@Bian_ky]

@Laper Wolf ummm what do you mean whit this?🤨🙄😒

[@leperwolf7287]

@@Bian_ky It's a loose reference to an old Clint Eastwood movie. He's a Marine and when one of his team saves him he response with something like this. Not quite the right wording but close. The eagle taking a nip at the vet reminded me of that scene.

[@gunchaman6848]

"but It's mean... We will be free again for each other"

[@serendipity6720]

I'm your 200th like ❤️😂

[@leperwolf7287]

@@serendipity6720 thanks. Never expected this silly joke to make it passed 10.

[@AZ_actual_voter]

What an honor to help this fabulous bird!

[@danielx555]

She is so amazing, and thank God for these veterinarians.

[@jillianthompson3533]

Everyone that was involve in this incredible birds recovery are angels thank you for having such a kind hearts. Wolf was beautiful if I was a veterinarian it would’ve been an honor for me too.

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@SuperBC1975]

So glad Dr. Cliff was able to help. it was wonderful to see the Bald Eagle fly away at the end. "Fly like an eagle Let my spirit carry me I want to fly like an eagle 'Til I'm free."

[@dalecantwell2432]

EXACTLY what i was thinking! Free Bird,too.

[@Чуфут-Кале]

Thank you, kind people, for your work and kind heart.

[@magicdreamlab8042]

Tears in my eyes, they are more than people - they are superhumans and the best example of what people should be

[@sueannemathews4037]

How we love our birds and are blessed to have vets who can heal them.

[@julienolan5022]

There's something quite magical about birds of prey & for this amazing girl to get back out into the wild absolutely amazing.

[@Flowersindeed]

Freedom..wow thank you guys for loving and caring for her ..such beautiful tears of joy 🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷🩵🩷🩵

[@ArmyForTheAnimals]

Beautiful! ❤️ I volunteer for a wild bird rescue, and I've held a female Bald Eagle while a clinic supervisor worked on her. She was STRONG! My arms were sore for 2 days! I've also had the pleasure of cleaning and feeding eagles in their flight cages when they are on the mend. Eagles are amazing, birds are amazing, nature is amazing!! 🦅🦅❤️

[@sharonsimcic4676]

That majestic bird will not forget you people as well! Outstanding!

[@deborahhollingsworth7417]

Such a beautiful bird!! Thank God she recovered. The kindness of man helping any animal of nature is truly a blessing 🙏

[@visamdbc6472]

Amazing. Respect to all you who had contributed to making her fly again.

[@17pinksoda]

When she looked back at y'all before she flew high..awwe my heart. Thank you Dr and to all the rescuers and caretakers. 🦅

[@cndns2]

Bless you for saving this magnificent bird. The eagle, a symbol of strength and power for humanity, was broken and downtrodden, but she rose again to live another day. And so it is and so it will be...

[@Dante-vf4sd]

The eagle has been used by some of the great powers of this world, Romans being number 1 that comes to mind, the US being another.

[@yousee66]

Thanks Dr. Cliff...from a proud American ❤🇺🇸 & Go Canada! 🇨🇦

[@jimford1447]

Thank you to everyone that help this beautiful American eagle fly again !

[@ohhi6430]

I will never see eagles the same way again after that precious look in it's eyes

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

I noticed that too! She truly looked so scared, hurt and worried! I’ve never seen an eagle have much of any facial expressions. I loved it!

[@stevefernandes2389]

So happy she's better

[@benjamingardner3314]

First, I hope she's ok, flying looked like it was a real struggle for her at the end. Second, I'm not buying the 'accidently' shot an eagle bit. I guarantee you they either were trying to scare it off by shooting near it or shooting right at it, to prevent it from scaring off ducks or snatching shot quarry. Eagles look and act nothing like ducks, that was no mistake.

[@williingulfditlefsen669]

I was thinking the same. How can one mistake an eagle for a duck. However, The eagle MIGHT have been hit if it flew near the ducks. I mean, you are aiming at some ducks, and as you pull the trigger, an eagle swoops down on the ducks.

[@Alpen83]

@@williingulfditlefsen669 I found it fishy, too... but, hunters have mistaken people for deer, so, it wouldn't surprise me if it were true.

[@williingulfditlefsen669]

@@Alpen83 There is a vast difference between seeing and hearing something moving among the trees and brush, and a flying eagle. I remember as a kid, during the moose hunting season, we were always told to stay away from certain areas of the woods, where the hunting parties operated, and we were always dressed i bright red jackets and head gear before venturing out. Still there are hundreds of stories here in Norway about hunters shooting on tractors, cars, cows, sheep and God knows what not. A famous national singer and songwriter made a hilarious song about those incidents.

[@Alpen83]

@@williingulfditlefsen669 Oh, I know there's a vast difference between the two scenerios, but it's still possible. Even though a lot of hunters won't shoot at anything unless they've clearly identified it, some will shoot at anything that resembles their target. Supposedly, a hunter shot and killed a bald eagle because he thought it was a goose. He claimed the sun was in his eyes. He saw a big bird and shot it. It's reckless, but it happens.

[@chrispitchford6045]

compassion mixed with medical expertise.....what a combination!

[@drew9312]

Fantastic job guys. Loved it when she looked back to say “thanks”. Great story. You deserve the best of luck for that.

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@pcbacklash_3261]

Even without the music, I don't believe there is any animal more majestic or inspiring than a bald eagle. The 'Founding Fathers' chose well!

[@emp9413]

Well maybe a golden eagle, but those guys are jerks :)

[@leighannesmith9483]

Amen I am so happy that the choose the eagles for the our American bird

[@Phlowermom]

And to think, Ben Franklin wanted use a turkey!

[@ficialintelligence1869]

@@Phlowermom I think Ben was trolling. Reading up on him, it kind of fits.

[@ehyehasherehyeh3304]

Eagles are choosen for most empires, from Roma to 3th Reich

[@FactStorm]

Incredible recovery and dedication by the team. Thumbs up to you kind people!

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@dannesvanstrom3408]

Thank you. Fantastic!

[@irmaadams7780]

“I deserved that.”🤣 “I’ll never forget her.”😭

[@emp9413]

Wonderful man

[@alasdairandrew1447]

Yeah if she was hostile he would have lost a Finger I think that peck was just a warning that he was hurting her wing.

[@benjaminvance8142]

When I was a Boy Scout, I remember we were returning from a camp from an island in the middle of a huge lake. While we were riding the boat back to shore, we saw this bald eagle soar from the trees and glide over the surface of the water. Every scout on the boat fell silent and saluted the bird 🦅

[@husemeerbolat3861]

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[@matthewfarrell765]

You could say it blew my mind

[@Benni777]

That must’ve been such a relief to see that bird fly freely! I bet that bird was grateful for the rescuers! 🦅

[@wlfsprt9125]

I cried, God bless you all for saving this beautiful girl❤

[@sarahotto6006]

What a wonderful story! Especially glad to see such a young eagle get back into the wild. She looks to be about 3-4 based on the brown in her head and tail. Lots of years ahead of her.

[@emo3444]

The eagle is so cute! I'm so glad she got better.

[@PaulGuy]

Lol, the look of indignity that bird has after the surgery. "I can't believe I have to put up with this." Glad the bird is good, though.

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

What's Amazing about The Bad Eagle, she didn't freak out. She knew she was gonna be in good care

[@bloves1790]

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[@Georgian1717]

Amazing how serene she is.

[@usmanrulezzz]

Best kind of people who show unconditional love!

[@christina2466w]

I've been a avian wildlife rehabilitator for over 20yrs. Birds are incredibly smart. Beautiful video

[@hs180272]

03:00 😭😭😭👍👍 Thank You, Doc & Team...🌹🌹💐💐💝💝

[@zahrabeiranvand]

Videos like this just makes me smile and think that the world is still a beautiful place. Thank you so much for helping this wonderful creature. Love you from Iran💙