WOLF HOLLOW WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER

Eagle escapes after Wolf Hollow's flight enclosure collapses during storm

posted 12/05/2006
Wolf Hollow's Eagle Flight enclosure collapsed under heavy snow last week. Large sections of the roof of the 140-foot-long enclosure collapsed beneath the weight of a foot of wet snow on Sunday night, Nov. 26, 2006.

A young eagle which was housed in the enclosure at that time was able to escape through the torn netting. He was in good physical condition and due to be released in the next couple weeks.

The eagle flight is only six years old, and is essential for enabling large birds, such as eagles and hawks, to exercise and build up muscle strength in preparation for release back into the wild.

It is difficult to put a figure on the cost of repairing the enclosure until the full extent of the damage is assessed. A preliminary estimate is $5,000 - $10,000, but actual cost may be much higher.

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