Surgery was successful, and as of April 8,1998, both the fracture and the eagle's other injuries were healing very well. Jane Goggin and volunteer Carol Banks preparing to remove eagle Y-063 from its shipping crate. Jane Goggin with the eagle. Three days after admission. Another pin was inserted to further stabilize the fracture.
Some callous formation is evident.
At 15 days post-op, healing is progressing well. An X-ray taken 15 days after surgery. The fracture is nearly completely healed. These birds are a vital part of our environment.