Hunter & Chaak

This is Hunter & Chaak, resident eagles at the Deer Mountain Tribal

Hatchery and Eagle Center in Ketchikan, Alaska. Sadly, these two

regal raptors will not be able to fly again, and will spend the rest

of their lives in captivity. Hunter (male, left) had a wing amputated

after an infection resulting from a shotgun wound. Chaak (female,

right) suffered a broken wing after colliding with a power line.

Unfortunately she was not discovered in time to set the wing properly,

and the bones fused incorrectly, preventing future flight. The pair

have been residents of the eagle center for about seven years and are

now bonded for life.

 

The captive raptors have a unique opportunity in this sanctuary. They

can still hunt, as they are also in a fish hatchery. Opening a door

to a pond allows fish to swim in, which the raptors can still catch

with amazing dexterity.

 

The center offers visitors a unique opportunity to get very close to

these amazing bald eagles. It is definately worth a visit if you are

in Ketchikan, and is a short walk from where the cruise ships dock.

Good story naji and i like the story of the two birds a lot, very unique and special to people who post here on PN, good job with the photo and the story, good job, Best regards!