Update 1/30/26: Big news! Our rescued bald eagle just spent his first day outside! He graduated to an outdoor enclosure where he is perching and preening and enjoying the sunshine. He still has a lot of physical therapy ahead of him, but this is a big step in his rehabilitation process. Thank you for your support that lets us be here for all types of animals in need, from dogs, cats, and horses to our rescued fox and this bald eagle. He has come a long way, thanks to your incredible support.
Original Story: Thanks to your support, the SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Center rescued a bald eagle in Salinas in late December. The eagle has serious injuries, including a broken coracoid, a bone that connects a bird’s shoulder to its keel to enable flight. The eagle may also have been electrocuted.
Electrocution is a slow-developing injury. It can take several days or even weeks for symptoms to become fully visible. Because of this, the eagle has a very guarded prognosis. This means his condition is serious and the outcome is uncertain, but thanks to your support, our wildlife team is doing all we can, providing skilled care and monitoring.
With this rescue, the SPCA Wildlife Center has now rescued 2,863 wild animals so far in 2025. Support from our compassionate donors make our work possible. Thank you for giving this eagle the best possible chance to recover and fly free again. To help, please give at www.spcamc.org/eagle.
