EAGLE TAKES FLIGHT AFTER SHOOTING IN NORTHGLENN

A Bald eagle wounded by a ball bearing, in an apparent shooting, took flight after more than 100 days of rehabilitation.

Released near Northglenn on Wednesday, the eagle was treated for its wing injury by Birds of Prey Foundation and "it took time, patience and expertise to provide the proper care," Colorado Parks and Wildlife said. Rangers and animal wardens found the eagle at Croke Reservoir in Northglenn on Jan. 12. "Following surgery to remove the object, the eagle slowly regained its appetite and eventually regained use of its wing," officials said. "After undergoing flight training and evaluations, it was determined to be strong enough to make it in the wild again." State officials are seeking a possible assailant. Tips can be reported anonymously to Operation Game Thief (877) 265-6648 or game.thief@state.co.us [Photos: Colorado Parks and Wildlife]