Orphaned Baby Eagle Rescued From Nest

HOUSTON, TX -- Officials with the Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas are caring for an eaglet that was orphaned earlier this week when its mother was killed.

The eaglet, which is between five and six weeks old, was found in its nest and was taken to the Wildlife Center of Texas for evaluation.

The eaglet’s mother was killed earlier this week. (For news updates on this story and other Houston news, just click here to get Patch's daily newsletter and free, real-time news alerts).

On Feb. 22, Harris County sheriff's deputies arrested a 17-year old Orlando Delgado after he allegedly shot and killed an American Bald Eagle with a pellet gun.

The eagle was found at the base of a tree along White Oak Bayou, shot several times.

Meanwhile, officials said the eaglet was hungry and dehydrated, but otherwise healthy.

The baby bird will be cared for until he can be transferred to a surrogate facility in the San Antonio area .

Image: Courtesy of Wildlife Center of Texas

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