White-bellied sea eagle partners have been separated after one was injured near a Broulee beach and taken to raptor care, mid-South Coast WIRES says.
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A spokeswoman said the injured eagle's life partner is now flying alone at Broulee.
"Its long-term mate has come into WIRES care after been found on an off-leash dog beach in Broulee," she said.
The eagle attempted to fly, but only managed "a few flaps before gravity took hold and it came back to earth - or the sea, in this case".
The tide washed it back to shore.
The bird suffered small puncture wounds to the breast, a mildly protruding keel "which indicates body condition and broken flight feathers".
The bird was transported north to receive specialised care in raptor facilities.
"Hopefully it won't be too long until Broulee residents see the pair back together," the spokeswoman said.
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