Bald eagle released after weeks of rehabilitation near Urbana
A female bald eagle found injured in a ditch near Urbana is released after weeks of treatment by RARE volunteers. The adult bird suffered bruising, a broken toe, and minor lead poisoning likely from hunter carcasses. She took off strong, signaling recovery.
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RARE Seeks Donations and Volunteers for Raptor Care
The Raptor Advocacy Rehabilitation and Education group known as RARE seeks donations and volunteers to aid injured raptors, songbirds, and waterfowl. Founded in 2015 after the Macbride Raptor Project ended its rescue program, RARE reports taking in 130 raptors and about 80 songbirds last year.
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Iowa
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