The bird of prey went missing from private premises near Stratford St Mary, Suffolk, on Wednesday morning.
Suffolk Police said the eagle had been fed recently but warned it might "prey on small animals".
The bird, which had a ring and tethers on, was spotted by a member of the public and has been returned to his perch.
Source: BBC Nature
A golden eagle which prompted a police warning after it escaped has been found just over a mile (1.6km) from its home.