[TN-Bird] Dollywood sanctuary eagle "Volunteer" spotted near park

From: k4hsm@xxxxxxxxxxx
To: "tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:09:28 -0400
Via WBIR:

http://www.wbir.com/news/article/185586/2/Missing-eagle-spotted-again

An unreleasable bald eagle missing from Dollywood's Eagle Mountain Sanctuary 
was photographed Friday.

Volunteer escaped almost two weeks ago through a hole in his enclosure that 
officials believe was caused by a storm.

He's been spotted numerous times in the area around Dollywood, but has proved 
tough to catch.  His keepers at the American Eagle Foundation are worried about 
his survival because he has been in captivity since birth and has never hunted.

The photo was taken by a Knoxville woman who was visiting Pigeon Forge.  She 
spotted him in a tree on Norton Creek Road, which is right off the Spur between 
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.  In the photo, you can see the bands on 
Volunteer's feet.

According to Al Cecere of the AEF, they are hoping Volunteer will come to the 
netted traps they have set for him.  If you see the eagle, please call the AEF 
at 865-429-0157.


***** Sounds like he's doing fine while on the lam for a bird raised entirely 
in captivity

Greg Williams
gregwilliams@xxxxxxxxxxx
k4hsm@xxxxxxxxxxx

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