WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — Three of four bald eagles found weak and grounded earlier this month in Warren County have been released following treatment, wildlife officials said.
The Raptor Trust, a Morris County-based wildlife rehabilitation organization, said the birds were admitted April 14 and 15 after being discovered in the same area exhibiting signs of distress.
Officials initially reported the eagles showed symptoms consistent with possible acute toxicity, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
With supportive care, proper diet and exercise, three of the eagles stabilized and responded well to treatment. In consultation with New Jersey Fish and Wildlife, the birds were released in a suitable habitat area and fitted with state and federal tracking bands.
A fourth eagle remains in care for continued treatment and observation, the organization said.
The eagles had been transported to the facility with assistance from local animal control officers and state and federal wildlife agencies.
