Eagles Rescued In Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, MD — Howard County Animal Control reported on Thursday that its officers rescued two bald eagles in Clarksville. The birds had been tangled up in a fence.

They were found on Clarksville Pike, according to the Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

"The officers arrived and were able to safely untangle and release the birds without harm to either the animals or the officers," Howard County Animal Control posted on Facebook. "A special thank you to [Animal Control Officer] Carlson and [Animal Control Officer] Bendl, who were able to safely and quickly save two American icons."

The call about the eagles came around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to NBC Washington.

From December to March, bald eagles go through courting periods, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, which reports they nest in April. Usually bald eagles are found near water sources, since the majority of their diet consists of fish.

In February 2016, the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks noted that the eagles were becoming more common in the area.

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Photo courtesy of Howard County Animal Control and Adoption Center.