SANIBEL, Fla. — A bald eagle found grounded in Cape Coral is recovering at a Sanibel wildlife hospital after being diagnosed with a broken wing and lead poisoning.
According to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. (CROW), a volunteer responded to a call about the downed eagle and brought the bird to the organization’s Sanibel-based hospital. Veterinarians discovered the eagle had a fractured ulna, signs of lead toxicity and abrasions on its feet.
CROW said the eagle is responding well to chelation therapy for the lead poisoning, and the abrasions are healing. Because the wing fracture had already begun forming a callus, the team is now focused on physical therapy and stabilization to help preserve its range of motion…