Staff on the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are rejoicing following the profitable restoration of Kodiak—a Steller’s sea eagle who escaped from his enclosure in late September.

“Kodiak the Steller’s Sea Eagle is home safe,” the National Aviary tweeted late yesterday night.

What a reduction.

Kody, as he’s affectionately referred to as, escaped from his enclosure on Saturday, September 25. The Steller’s sea eagle spent his time between North Park, Riverview Park, and areas within the metropolis’s north facet, the place he was noticed quite a few instances by the general public. Indeed, the chook, with its shiny yellow beak, black and white plumage, and 6-foot-wide wingspan, stood out clearly within the city panorama.

Multiple rescue groups have been dispatched to search out and get well the eagle, a species native to coastal northeastern Asia. Kody was almost caught on Friday morning after being noticed roosting atop a tall tree. Experts arrange camp beneath and laid out meals in hopes of luring the chook, however Kodiak would have none of it, selecting as an alternative to fly away.

On Sunday, October 3, a National Aviary staff noticed Kody at a residence in Pine Township following stories of the chook loitering close by. Using “professional falconry techniques and equipment,” the staff was “able to safely retrieve Kody and bring him back home,” based on a National Aviary tweet.

A preliminary veterinary examination suggests Kody is in “excellent health and body condition.” He’s been feasting on recent meat and resting in an space not accessible to guests.

“The entire team at the National Aviary is extremely relieved to have Kody back, and would like to share our gratitude to the community of supporters who helped in these efforts,” the aviary tweeted.

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