Bald eagle found, rescued at Polk County intersection
An American bald eagle that was found at an intersection in Polk County has been rescued. An American bald eagle was found at an intersection in Polk County, Florida, and is being transported to the Raptor Center. The bird was discovered at the intersection of County Road 540 and DeCastro Road. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has stated that Florida is home to one of the "densest concertations" of nesting bald eagles in the state, with roughly 1,500 nesting pairs. If you spot a bald eagle nest, report it to EagleWatch to collect nest data to monitor the health of the population.
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POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — An American bald eagle that was found at an intersection in Polk County has been rescued.
According to Polk County Animal Control, the bird was found at the intersection of County Road 540 and DeCastro Road on Wednesday morning.
The image shows Animal Control Road Supervisor, Brittanuy D’Azzo, with the bird. Officials said the eagle is being taken to the Raptor Center.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida is home to one of the “densest concertations of nesting bald eagles,” with roughly 1,500 nesting pairs. These birds are known to nest around lakes, rivers, and coastal systems.
If you spot a bald eagle nest, report it here so EagleWatch can collect nest data to track the health of the population.
To report nest disturbances and violations concerns, or if you come across an injured or dead bald eagle, contact the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922.
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