Published November 9, 2020
Police in the Westfjords have “arrested” a twelve-year-old eagle after he got into trouble over the weekend, Indicator reported yesterday. This seems to be the second time that the police have had to intervene with this particular eagle and he is back behind bars.
The police announced this news in status on Facebook“This 12-year-old recidivist bird was taken into custody the day after he started having some problems and this is the second time that the police have had to deal with it. The last time the police in West Iceland dealt with it, they were soaking wet and could not save themselves. “
It seems that the bird is now receiving appropriate love and care at the zoo in Reykjavík.
Police intervening in the fate of ruthless birds is not so uncommon in Iceland. Last month, the police in the South had to help a wounded falcon. The Grapevine reported the story here.
Iceland is home to the hawthorn eagles and the population is said to be growing following a close brush extinction. There are now 85 breeding pairs across the country. Last month, Grapevine announced the year 2020 as the “Year of the Eagles”.
Source: The Nordic Page