The eaglet that fell out of its nest twice last month near Skinner Butte Park has a hairline fracture on its ulna (bone in the bird’s forearm), the Cascades Raptor Center confirmed Friday, July 3. The bird is receiving treatment, including immobilization and pain medication, so the fracture can heal before moving into physical therapy.
Additionally, the eagle’s nest was damaged this past weekend by strong winds, Jennifer Appleby Chu, guest services coordinator for the Cascades Raptor Center, said.
The injured eaglet also has a healthy sibling, Appleby Chu said…