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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Sheffield, England Peregrines
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on: 23-Sep-17, 10:56:33 PM
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Since 2012, there has been a pair of peregrines nesting at the University of Sheffield. The building where they nest was formerly a church, but is now part of the University and is used as a residence. This year, the birds raised three chicks, all of whom grew up and fledged successfully. The parents at this nest always make sure their chicks are well fed and well cared for. This year, for the first time, the chicks received a silver band on the right leg and an orange band on the left leg. Previously they did not receive a color band. The black letters on their orange bands are PRF, PSF and PTF, and it is hoped that sightings of the birds will be reported. I have seen the juvies frequently since they fledged, and on several occasions have seen all three back at the nest at the same time. At least one of the juvies continues to come home to the nest frequently, including today.    http://peregrine.group.shef.ac.uk/ |
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: GHO kills Osprey chick at Belwood Lake. 02.11 / 09 July 2017
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on: 23-Sep-17, 06:44:38 PM
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Hi, Alison! I guess I forgot to post the latest update about Bailey..
We received an update regarding Bailey from Steve Kress:
“We have just received an update about Bailey from the raptor rehabilitators. The wounds that Bailey received from the recent eagle attacks have healed nicely and are no longer a concern. However, it was noticed that Bailey had a consistent wing droop, so x-rays were taken of the wing. On consultation with several veterinarians experienced with raptor rehabilitation, it was agreed that Bailey has a fracture in her ulna that is about a month old. This may date back to an attack from the Great Horned Owl when she was in the nest. Continued use of her injured wing over the past month has affected healing, evidenced by wing droop and mobility that would likely interfere with hovering, a necessary behavior for an osprey to capture fish. It is their opinion that Bailey is not ready for release and another two weeks of rehabilitation plus physical therapy will improve her chances for successful release. Her wing will be x-rayed after this period and reassessed by veterinarians and next steps determined at that time.
I share your concern for Bailey and thank you for your patience and all the good wishes everyone has sent along the way. Steve Kress"
So, here's hoping Bailey's therapy goes well and she can be successfully released at some time in the future.
Thank you so much for that very interesting update, Kris! It is sad that Bailey has a fractured ulna, but encouraging that she will receive rehab and physical therapy. I hope that this will be successful in healing her wing. I am hoping for a good outcome for Bailey; she deserves to have a really good life from now on. |
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: Injured bald eagle to undergo skin graft surgery
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on: 23-Sep-17, 11:27:43 AM
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The eagle, now named Bolt, was released back to the wild on September 18. After four months in rehab, he looked more than ready to leave.  Photo: Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery. A bald eagle, who just a few months ago was unable to eat, is now back to his old self.
On Monday the bird was released back into the wild.
“He's extremely feisty. The people at the zoo who had to work with him every day were afraid of him. We are kind of the same way,” Betsy Finch, rehabilitation manager said.
Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, had the honor of releasing the bird.
For the past few months the eagle was recovering at the Fontenelle Forest's Raptor Recovery Center.
He was discovered Memorial Day weekend with an extremely serious head injury.
“He had this humongous black scab on the top of his head,” Finch said.
Doctors later determined it was actually bone. The injury appeared to be caused by some kind of electric shock.
“We really don't know,” Finch said. “He might have just grazed a power line or something to have cut down to the bone.”
In order to get him back into the wild he went through an intense rehabilitation process. That included a skin graft by a plastic surgeon.
“They took it from the inside of his leg and sewed it onto the top of his head,” Finch said. “And after about two weeks they determined that it took about 90 percent.”
That left this already unique bird with an even more unusual look.
“He's going to have dark feathers growing on the top of his head, because the insides of the legs are not white,” Finch said.
However, the bird, aptly nicknamed "Bolt," didn't seem to care about his new ‘do. He was just ready to finally hit the skies.
Officials say the bird only lives about 10 miles away from the recovery center and they expect him to be home soon.http://www.ketv.com/article/injured-bald-eagle-released-back-into-the-wild/12270748 |
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