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Bald Eagle Release

Location of Claytor Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Howe House
Main Park Address: Claytor Lake State Park, 6620 Ben H. Bolen Dr., Dublin, VA 24084.

When

Nov. 16, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Observe an adult Bald Eagle up close and watch it get released back into the wild. ​​​​​​The Wildlife Center of Virginia is celebrating it's 40th anniversary and President Ed Clark will release the eagle at the park. The eagle is from Pulaski County and has been in care since October because it had been suffering from lead poisoning. Find out more about this eagle's case history here.  

The release is free and open to the public. If you plan to attend please email RSVP@wildlifecenter.org and indicate the number of people in your party. 

Click here for a complete listing and additional information. 

Below content from the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

Bald Eagle Release

Eagle Release

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-643-2500
Email Address: ClaytorLake@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event

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