Paul White of Webster, Texas’ Eagle Cam- The Younger Bird Fell Out Of The Nest And Is At Rehab

Well, it's not really a "cam" because Paul White posts video clips and not a live stream, but did anyone see that the younger eagle fell from the nest a few days ago?

This bird has gone to The Wildlife Center of Texas where it is being evaluated for any current injuries and either a previous injury to the back or hip with possible nerve damage versus having a genetic bone disorder (I'm presuming they suspect something like hip dysplasia).

Paul has a video clip of the fall. The bird fell and then got caught in the squirrel guard at the base of the tree. Paul was able to free the bird from the squirrel guard.

It then "ran" away, rather than trying to fly or even flap away, so Paul thought it might be injured and caught it in a cast net. He also called The Wildlife Center of Texas to collect it.

Paul himself, who is 80, suffered and hand injury when the bird- who didn't grab the branch very well- did manage to grab Paul quite well! Paul got medical treatment and a Tetanus shot and is healing.

Interesting, The Wildlife Center of Texas reported that they had been watching Paul's video clips and had concerns about this younger bird: that it didn't stand much and that they were concerned that it has suffered an previous injury, but that they also generally don't interfere unless necessary, and that they hadn't felt it necessary until Paul called about the fall from the nest.

Looking at the video of the fall you can see that the bird had difficulty grabbing onto a branch. It's sibling seems to have given it a final push! (They aren't all that nice to each other, which is normal.)

So this bird is now in the good hands of The Wildlife Center of Texas being evaluated and a treatment plan developed.

It is unlikely that this bird will be returned to the nest- it needs testing and treatment. They expect a 6-12 month stay.

That bird is huge!

Lots of pics and videos on the "Paul White Webster, Texas" Facebook page (the only place he posts about "Ma and Pa Webster") and some information available at The Wildlife Center of Texas Facebook page too.

Paul is asking for those who have the ability or interest to give a small donation to The Wildlife Center of Texas to thank them for and support their service.