Bald Eagle Rescued, Overweight from Roadkill

A bald eagle found near Wilson's Creek National Battlefield in Missouri was initially believed to be injured but was later discovered to be 'too fat to fly' after consuming a raccoon, likely roadkill. The Missouri Department of Conservation captured the eagle and conducted x-rays, which revealed the remains of the raccoon, including its paw, inside the bird's stomach. Despite the initial concern, the eagle was found to be healthy and was subsequently released back into the wild after working off its large meal. This incident highlights the opportunistic feeding habits of bald eagles, which often consume readily available food sources such as roadkill.