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As a fledgling, Angel was found near Grantsburg, WI, in Burnett County, hatched in 1999. Angel is a fighter. According to the individual who found her, she was on the ground close to an eagle nest. It is supposed that she survived starvation by feeding on fish and fallen chicks from a nearby Heron rookery.
Angel was taken from Burnett County to the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center in St. Paul, MN. There, she underwent surgery and realignment of her left humerus. Though restoration of the bone was successful, the musculature damage could not be repaired to flight capability. Due to the age at which Angel was rescued, it is unlikely she has ever truly experienced aspects of life in the wild like diving for fish or gliding in the thermals, and certainly was unable to raise a clutch.
Angel seems to have adjusted quite well as an eagle ambassador. As she has been amongst humans most of her life, she seems somewhat imprinted on them. She has little fear of people. However, like all of our eagles, Angel is not a domesticated bird. She is extremely aggressive during nesting season. Angel has also become an alarm to staff and guests, as her loud vocalizations can be heard throughout the Center when another mature eagle is passing through her line of sight.
 Angel’s regal appearance and temperment has made her an excellent ambassador when accompanied by a master handler. She is a favorite guest at many Native American ceremonies throughout the midwest and countless educational events for schools, scout troops and communities.
Angel was transferred to the National Eagle Center in 2000. In a naming contest engaging local schools, her name was submitted by a 4th grade student attending St. Felix school in Wabasha.
Angel, like all of the eagles at the National Eagle Center, is dedicated to Veterans of War and active military in the United States.
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