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Injured bald eagle found at Entergy power station recovers and returns to habitat
08/12/2024
MONTZ, LA. – On March 22, an injured adult bald eagle was discovered at the J. Wayne Leonard Power Station in Louisiana, prompting swift action from plant staff, local wildlife authorities and conservationists. Coordinated efforts between Entergy, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and rehabilitation experts made sure the eagle was safely rescued and placed under professional care.
Following diligent rehabilitation with Wings of Hope in Livingston, Louisiana, and Dr. Mark Mitchell from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, the majestic bird successfully recovered. With its health fully restored, the eagle was ready to return to its natural habitat.
"It's about everyone coming together to respect and protect the environment," said Mark Mitchell, professor of wildlife medicine and epidemiology and director of the Wildlife Hospital Museum. "Even if it's one animal at a time, it makes a difference."
Stewart Messer, team leader of control room operations at the J. Wayne Leonard Power Station, who was involved in the eagle's rescue and recovery process, coordinated its return to the J. Wayne Leonard Power Station for release back into the wild on July 16. This event marked a significant conservation achievement and underscored the commitment to environmental stewardship by all involved.
“We work where we live and play,” Messer said. “It's up to citizens and corporations to take care of the environment.”
Read more on Entergy’s Environmental Strategy here.
LSU student Ben Kuntz; Mark Mitchell, director of the Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana; and student Chelsea Duplantis prepare to release a rehabilitated male bald eagle at Entergy's J. Wayne Leonard Power Station.
