That's good news! Thank you, Kris!

I hope everything will go well for Pappa and Lady.

[September 9, 2017]

Just checked for an update on HK, and this is devastating news.

September 9, 2017

On Saturday, September 9, the veterinary team noted that the blood flow to HK's fractured right leg was not making any improvements, despite warm compresses and salt bath soaks, physical therapy, and laser therapy. The use of the eagle's left leg was unchanged. After the extensive morning treatments, Dr. Ernesto decided to check on the eagle again in the evening, and if there was no improvement, he would need to make a difficult decision.

In the afternoon, no improvements were seen, but the team decided to attempt one more procedure -- a fasciotomy, to relieve the tension and pressure in the leg that had lost circulation. Sadly, HK died under anesthesia.  Dr. Monica attempted CPR for several minutes, but could not revive HK.

The team is saddened that, despite an all-out effort of treatment, HK's injuries were too severe to overcome.  The veterinary team will perform a necropsy, to see what else they can learn about HK's injuries.

https://www.wildlifecenter.org/critter-corner/current-patients/bald-eagle-17-2257-hk

I really thought HK was going to make it and, in time, return to the wild. The loss of this young, beautiful and brave eagle is a particularly hard one to take. 

Romeo and Juliet have both returned to their nest, Romeo on August 26 and Juliet on August 27. They have already begun bringing in sticks for their nest.

Yesterday the cameras were activated. Only Cam 3 works for me at the moment, but perhaps Cams 1 and 2 are working for others.

I hope everyone in Florida will be able to stay safe during the hurricane, along with Romeo and Juliet, Harriet and M15 and all wildlife. Also all the wildlife rescue and rehab organizations and all their patients.

http://nefleaglecam.org/

I can get both all cams right now, Alison.  I also hope all people, animals and wildlife are able to stay safe. I have many family members on the west coast of Florida, near Tampa, and my dad lives in Ocala so I have concerns as I'm sure others on here have as well.

I'm glad you can see all the cams, Kris. I hope that your Dad and all your family members will stay safe during the hurricane. I don't have family in Florida, but do have friends in various parts of the state.

Romeo and Juliet have both returned to their nest, Romeo on August 26 and Juliet on August 27. They have already begun bringing in sticks for their nest.

Yesterday the cameras were activated. Only Cam 3 works for me at the moment, but perhaps Cams 1 and 2 are working for others.

I hope everyone in Florida will be able to stay safe during the hurricane, along with Romeo and Juliet, Harriet and M15 and all wildlife. Also all the wildlife rescue and rehab organizations and all their patients.

http://nefleaglecam.org/

Another visit; DC was vocalizing, so I thought Beauty could not be far away. Her beak is just visible in the third pic.

         

[September 8, 2017]

This morning's update on HK.

This is not at all what I was hoping for. It is extremely worrying.  I hope things will start to improve very soon for HK.

September 8, 2017

The veterinary team ran additional blood work on Bald Eagle HK; results indicated a high white blood cell count, which is concerning to Dr. Ernesto. On Friday, September 8, Dr. Ernesto grew even more concerned when he examined HK and found that the eagle’s right leg – the fractured leg – did not have appropriate blood flow. Dr. Ernesto removed one of the pins from the external fixation to help blood flow; he also scheduled a regimen of warm compresses to HK’s daily therapy, which also includes physical therapy and laser therapy. It’s likely that HK is spending too much time on his fractured leg due to the nerve damage in his left leg.

If HK stabilizes, Dr. Ernesto would like to explore additional diagnostic testing options to learn more about the nerve deficiency in HK’s left leg. Dr. Ernesto reached out to Virginia Tech to inquire about scheduling an EMG for HK. An EMG, or an electromyogram, measures muscle response as the nerves cells (motor neurons) are stimulated.  An EMG should offer better information about HK's injury, including whether or not the team can expect HK's nerve damage to slowly heal, or if the nerve damage is permanent. Before scheduling an appointment for an EMG, the veterinary team needs to see improvement to the blood flow in the eagle’s fractured leg.

The veterinary team carefully set up a sling for HK in his indoor enclosure; hopefully if the bird spends more time off of his feet, improvements will be seen. Throughout all of the traumatic injuries and treatments, HK is still eating on his own, which is encouraging. The staff will monitor the eagle closely during the next two days.



https://www.wildlifecenter.org/critter-corner/patient-updates/bald-eagle-17-2257-hk-update-3

Back in the nest again:

     

Although Beauty was in the nest only briefly, she was perched on the wall for a while. When DC left the nest box, he went up on top of the cam.

         

Dot.ca at the nest this morning, with a very short visit from Beauty.

(movie)

A female swan who had botulism, and who has now fully recovered, was reunited with her mate.

This video is from an animal ambulance site in The Netherlands.

https://www.facebook.com/DierenambulanceDrechtstedenzhz/videos/pcb.422517898145676/422517758145690/?type=3&theater

http://www.audubon.org/news/how-do-hurricanes-affect-birds

That was an interesting article, Kris. Thank you!

One perched on FCT:

First time I have seen either bird today; still have not seen Beauty.

     

     

[September 7, 2017]

Today's update on HK; there is some cause for concern.

September 7, 2017

The morning after Bald Eagle HK’s surgery, Dr. Ernesto noted that the eagle was able to bear weight on his injured right leg, indicating that the external fixator was able to offer support to the eagle; however, HK was not bearing weight on his left leg. When HK is quietly resting in his enclosure, he often lies down with his wings spread out for balance.

Additional radiographs, as well as a review of the initial radiographs, didn’t show any obvious left leg or spinal injuries. On Thursday, Dr. Ernesto performed another examination of the eagle; results suggest that there is likely nerve damage to the left leg. The eagle is reactive when the upper part of his leg is manipulated but is not reacting when Dr. Ernesto manipulates the lower part of the leg and the foot. It’s unknown if injury occurred when HK was struck by a vehicle, or is due to how the eagle has been compensating for the fractured leg.

The team is performing daily physical therapy on both of HK’s legs, and will continue to offer anti-inflammatories and pain meds.

https://www.wildlifecenter.org/critter-corner/patient-updates/bald-eagle-17-2257-hk-update-2

Dot.ca this morning:

         

Looks like he was bowing..was Beauty nearby?

I didn't see her on any of the cams at that time, Kris, but a little later, she was on the railing. DC was able to coax her into the nest this time; pics are posted above.