Maymont: Mended eagle’s new home
A bald eagle will be the star at the $2.8 million Robert M. Freeman Bald Eagle Habitat & Raptor Valley which opens Saturday at Maymont. The new habitat replaces a smaller, outdated aviary at the park.
The 15-pound bald eagle that arrived at Maymont last month was facing death when it was discovered at a King and Queen County dump in December.
A bald eagle will be the star at the $2.8 million Robert M. Freeman Bald Eagle Habitat & Raptor Valley which opens Saturday at Maymont. The new habitat replaces a smaller, outdated aviary at the park.
The 15-pound bald eagle that arrived at Maymont last month was facing death when it was discovered at a King and Queen County dump in December.
Unable to fly, it was taken to the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Veterinarians amputated part of one wing, and the majestic bird was slowly nursed back to health.
In addition to the adult bald eagle, red-tailed hawks, a Cooper’s hawk, barred owl, great horned owl, black vulture and kestrel will call the exhibit home.
Information provided by the Richmond Times-Dispatch
