Sylvan Beach, NYPublished •Verified 2026-11-10
Sylvan Beach Bald Eagle Back on Oneida Lake After West Nile Recovery
Why it matters here
Bald eagles nest along Oneida Lake, and this one went back to its home stretch of shoreline because the people who found it got it to wildlife care quickly.
On Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, Woodhaven Wildlife Center set a juvenile bald eagle free in the Sylvan Beach backyard where it was found, after the bird recovered from West Nile virus, the Daily Sentinel reported.
What happened:
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Sept. 9 | A homeowner on Oneida Lake found the 2-year-old eagle struggling in the water and called for help. It was netted out and put in a carrier |
| After the rescue | Cornell Wildlife Hospital found West Nile virus and treated it |
| Before release | A rehabber in Greene County worked with it on flight training |
| Nov. 8 | Woodhaven let it go in Sylvan Beach. It flew back to its nest, and a second eagle joined it |
Woodhaven says the eagle recovered fully. If you find a hurt or sick eagle or other wild bird, call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Don't handle it yourself unless they tell you to.
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