New York State Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) recently rescued two injured raptors, including a hawk believed to have been hit by a vehicle on Long Island and an eagle unable to fly near Schenectady.
On Friday, January 10, ECOs Mitchell Seabury and Brent McCarthy assisted the Nassau County Police Department with rescuing a wounded hawk discovered in a roadway in the town of Albertson on Long Island. The hawk had injuries consistent with a vehicle strike.
Officers captured the bird and transported it to a local rehabilitator where it is expected to make a full recovery.
On Thursday, January 16, ECO Brian Willson responded to reports of an injured bald eagle off Gower Road in the town of Glenville in Schenectady County. Officer Willson arrived at the location and observed the bird appearing somewhat energetic but unable to fly.
The ECO captured the eagle and transported it to a wildlife rehabilitator for examination and care. The eagle was wearing a leg band that identified it as 20 years old and originating from Massachusetts.
The rehabilitator transported the bird to a wildlife veterinarian for follow-up as needed.
Read more New York State wildlife rescues here.
Illustration: ECO Brian Willson with the injured eagle discovered in Schenectady County (provided by DEC).
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