The Quiet Corner Loses An Eagle

November 13, 2024

On November 4th, wildlife rehabber Sherry Harmon posted on Facebook about a bald eagle that lost its life in Pomfret when it was electrocuted. An eyewitness described what happened. The eagle flew down from a tree to grab an easy meal – a squirrel killed by a vehicle. When the eagle flew up, its wing hit a power line, and the magnificent raptor immediately dropped to the ground. Sherry, who operates Nutmeg Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, was contacted for help. Although she arrived quickly, the eagle had already passed. Read more.