We are currently single tracking on the Blue/Silver lines as appropriate animal resources respond to an apparently injured bald eagle on the tracks near Morgan Boulevard. #wmata pic.twitter.com/PpACF06cjv — Metro (@wmata) March 13, 2019It hasn’t been determined exactly how the bird got injured. The eagle, which was not immediately identified, landed on the tracks about 5 p.m., Metro said in a tweet. It was carried away in a container and turned over to City Wildlife, a rehabilitation center in D.C.Bald Eagle Update: Rescued! #wmata — Metro (@wmata) March 13, 2019Train traffic was fully restored in both directions just after 7 p.m.For their part, Metro riders seemed to understand — even, in some cases, applaud — having to endure a delay for the sake of the bald eagle’s welfare.

Source: Washington Post March 13, 2019 22:07 UTC