 The sculpture, by now in an advanced state of decay, had to be dried out for several months, following which a new head was carved, based on photos (the original head having been lost), and in addition new wing tips and a new lower base.The restored eagle was re-attached to the building in October 2008, during a small ceremony.David Whitty, who supervised the restoration of the eagle, was quoted as saying that it "should be good for another 200 years".