2011 Beach Watcher Mysti McKeehan and her husband tended an injured eagle on Lopez at the end of June, and are hopeful that their efforts helped the bird to recover. The eagle was discovered by Mysti and other neighbors on a beach south of Otis Perkins Park around July 21. He was lying in the sand, scruffy-looking, and seemed unable to move freely. After further observation and consultation with Julie Knight and Wolf Hollow, it was determined that he could fly adequately, (and did not need to be captured for rehabilitation,) but that his left leg was injured, thus impeding his ability to capture prey and maneuver on land. Julie recommended that Mysti and her husband put out smelt or salmon for him, which they did, much of which the eagle appreciatively ate. (See bottom photo.) Other eagles seemed to be aware of him and perhaps in communication. Though still limping and having little use of the injured leg, the eagle (nicknamed Ollie by Mysti's husband Noel,) gradually gained strength and was flying more. Mysti said they have not seen him now for several days, but hope that is a sign that he has recovered sufficiently to take care of himself.
Check out the fascinating video of the eagle Mysti and her husband have posted on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rYswh_5tbo.
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