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Title
Bald Eagle

Description
"Wilma," an injured Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), rests in an outdoor enclosure at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. Wilma came to Grandfather Mountain in 1981 after being injured by gunshot in the western U.S. After a long period of declining health and severe arthritis, Wilma was humanely euthanized in July 2010. She was at least 34 years old.

Location and Date
Grandfather Mountain
Linville, North Carolina, USA
8/27/09 (Note: pre-2000 dates are approximate)

Credit
Mark Swanson/Swanson Media

Camera/Source
Nikon D300 DSLR

Lens
AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Model/property releases available?
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Keywords
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), eagles, Class Aves (Birds), Kingdom Animalia (Animals), Appalachian Mountains, Grandfather Mountain, Blue Ridge Mountains, rehabilitation, sanctuaries, animal-human interaction, hunting, endangered species, injured birds, wildlife conservation, Family Accipitridae, Order Accipitriformes (Eagles/Hawks/Osprey)

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