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Beloved Bald Eagle Murphy Dies, Aviary Dedicated in Memory

3/22/2025

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Murphy, a beloved 33-year-old bald eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, tragically passed away due to head trauma from recent violent storms. Famous for his unique act of incubating a rock in 2023, he also nurtured two eaglets. In his memory, the sanctuary will dedicate an aviary as "Murphy’s Manor."

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Murphy, a beloved 33-year-old bald eagle at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri, tragically passed away due to head trauma from recent violent storms. Famous for his unique act of incubating a rock in 2023, he also nurtured two eaglets. In his memory, the sanctuary will dedicate an aviary as "Murphy’s Manor."