Animal Rehabber Puts Spotlight on their Eagle Rescues

The Hudson Valley is full of wildlife, and fortunately, there are many people trained to come to the rescue of our native animals when they find themselves in trouble. I often share stories from a few of the wildlife rescues and rehabbers that I follow on social media.

Hudson Valley Animal Rehabber That Helps Eagles

A few days ago, one of the Huson Valley rehabbers I follow, Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center, posted something I knew I had to share. I am usually telling you a story about them rescuing a bear or bear cub, which they did many times this year. But they want to share that they help other animals as well, specifically Eagles.

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Friends of the Feathered and Furry help many types of animals, bears, bobcats, foxes, and even owls, but they want to specifically share that currently they care for 13 bald eagles. They have young birds that were in a nest that blew out of a tree. They are treating them for broken wings. They have two adult eagles that were found drifting in two different bodies of water. And sadly, they are caring for three that have been hit by cars.

READ More: New York Boy Rescues Eagle from Mohawk River

When I first started following the Friends of the Feathered and Furry, I was following an eagle story. At the time, the founder of the FFFWC, Missy, was still alive, and she shared how many of the eagles in their care had been dealing with lead poisoning due to lead in ammunition.

Lead Poisoning in Wildlife From Ammunition is Still a Problem in New York

She explained that eagles, like many other animals in the food chain, get exposed to lead from the bullets hunters use when they eat the carcass left behind. The FFFWC has been very proactive in getting hunters to consider different ammo for this specific reason. Always consider non-lead ammo.

The goal of the FFFWC is to "Let Wild, Be Wild". They want to rehab the animals and get them back out to their woodland home. If an animal won't recover enough to be released, the FFFWC works to find it a home where it can be cared for and possibly become an animal ambassador for people to learn more.

Check out Some of The Eagles at the Friends of the Feathered and Furry

This video shows 8 of our current residents. It's not easy being wild, but here at FFF we strive to give all creatures of nature a second chance when they've hit a bump in the road that could have cost them their lives. We thank everyone who looks out for our NYS wildlife and makes the calls that get them help. Let Wild Be Wild! (Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center via Facebook)

The Friend of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center can always use your support. Find out how you can make a difference to HudsonValley Wildlife at fffwildlifecenter.org. For a complete list of animal rehabbers and what to do if you find an animal in distress, check out the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.