SAGLE — Two bald eagles have taken flight again after spending several months rehabilitating at a local raptor rehabilitation center.  

The eagles released were just two of many that Birds of Prey Northwest has helped rehabilitate over its 32 years of operation.  

According to the organization, Birds of Prey Northwest’s mission is to educate the public about raptors through live presentations and to provide medical treatment to sick, injured and orphaned birds of prey, with the goal of returning them to the wild. 

Of the two released was an adult and a juvenile bald eagle. The adult eagle was admitted to the center April 20 after suffering from a wing fracture. Through the use of a 120-foot flight run and reconditioning, the adult was able to heal and regain its strength.  

The juvenile eagle was one of the youngest that was admitted into the center during the summer. According to Birds of Prey owner Janie Veltkamp, the heat and high temperatures led the juveniles to jump from their nests before they were capable of flying.  

Today, Sept. 17, the nonprofit is releasing the remaining three young bald eagles out of its raptor facility.  

Birds of Prey encourages the public to call 208-245-1367 if they see any raptors on the ground. 

Birds of Prey rehabilitation center is located near St. Maries, where volunteers and core staff can attend and care for birds, giving them the proper medical treatment needed to return to their natural habitat.  

    Juvenile bald eagle released by BOPNW