An example of an Immature Bald EagleHal Korber/PGC Photo
$1000 Reward
For information leading to arrest and conviction of individual who shot Bald Eagle in Butler County
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania (ASWP) is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual who critically shot a juvenile Bald Eagle (similar to the example pictured) in Butler County. The shooting occurred sometime in mid November 2007.
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| The Pennsylvania Game Commission has announced that someone has been charged for this offense. Read the PGC press release here: Butler Juvenile charged with illegally shooting an eagle, 1/22/2008 |
The eagle was discovered in the back yard of a residential home on Route 8, and died soon afterward at a wildlife rehabilitation facility. Wildlife officials believe the bird may have suffered for days from its injuries before being discovered.
While Bald Eagles are no longer on the endangered species list, they are a threatened species. Only 100 pairs of eagles nest in Pennsylvania.
"We're appealing to the public to come forward with any information available regarding this troubling situation," states Jim Bonner, Executive Director of Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Bonner has personally contributed $500 to start the reward fund.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting should contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Northwest regional office, at 814-432-3187 or 814-432-3188. Individuals interested in adding to the reward fund should contact the Development Department at Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, 412-963-6100 or use our contact page.