Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway releases a female immature bald eagle in Deerfield after nursing it back to health. The bird was found with a head injury in Erving near Route 2. Credit: PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo
Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway released an immature bald eagle in Deerfield on Tuesday. Credit: PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo
After being released by Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center, a young female bald eagle rests in a nearby tree before flying off. Credit: PAUL FRANZ / Staff Photo
Tom Ricardi of the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway.

Paul Franz is the Photo Editor of the Greenfield Recorder and has worked there since 1989. He can be reached at pfranz@recorder.com