I find it very disappointing that nobody has bothered to officially report on Seabreeze.

Dot in PA

Any word on Seabreeze, the falcon chick from Rochester? I asked!!!


June Summers Unfortunately, we have no word from the DEC. We assume he is doing well.

That's it on Seabreeze! FB

I too would like to know how Seabreeze is doing. Also the other juvie MAK mentioned.

[Injured bald eagle treated at Henry Doorly Zoo healing well, will not need more surgeries]

Found a really promising update today on the bald eagle who had surgery:

Injured bald eagle treated at Henry Doorly Zoo healing well, will not need more surgeries

Omaha, NE -- The injured bald eagle who had a skin graft surgery at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is healing well and will not need additional surgeries, the zoo said Tuesday.

The eagle, called "Eagle 2017-172" was found near Syracuse, Nebraska, and had surgery on Aug. 4.

The bald eagle was re-evaluated Monday by Dr. Coleen Stice, an Omaha plastic surgeon helping treat the eagle, and Dr. Trenton Shrader, Zoo veterinarian.

The animal's care team says the graft looks excellent at this time with 90 percent successful attachment. The treatment plan is to allow the remaining ten percent to heal on its own without any future surgeries.

"We are happy so many people have taken interest in this eagle's recovery," said Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery Director Janet Stander. "Anytime we can pull together the expertise and resources to tackle a truly unique case like this, it makes the eventual release that much more meaningful to us at Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery. This eagle still has healing to do before he can be released but he has truly gone from a hopeless case to a success story."

The bald eagle will be kept at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's Hospital for two more weeks to be monitored and continue antibiotic treatment.

Following the 14 days, the intent is to transfer Eagle 2017172 to Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery for eventual release.

http://www.weny.com/story/36150451/injured-bald-eagle-treated-at-henry-doorly-zoo-healing-well-will-not-need-more-surgeries

Rhea Mae and Tiago both visited the nest today:

Adult Falcon on standpipe out on the ledge with a very full crop. Too far to ID as Rhea Mae or Tiago.

Have there been any recent sightings of either of the juvies? I hope they are both safe and doing well.

In 2012, two nest boxes were installed on the Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge, one on each bridge tower. The following year, a pair of peregrines showed up for the first time.

This year, they raised three chicks, who were banded on June 23 and were named Hank, Esther and Bridgette.

Two of the beautiful juvies came back to the nest for a visit.











http://pasty.com/nestbox.html

Must be practicing...

Very cute pose. He also appeared to be calling Beauty, who was on the wall and then on the cam in the same time frame.

       

DC was at the nest this morning. Beauty stayed for only a moment.

         

DC made one more quick visit yesterday:

   

The first visit I have seen today:

         

Very interesting article, Donna. Thank you!

Crows are extremely smart; in fact, all birds are smart. I would like to think that if Nugget is now fully flighted, there is no further reason to keep him in captivity and he could be released.

Spirit update from FB. 

A big thank you to all the staff of the bird s' clinic for care for our dear spirit. I had a chance to hear from her today, she's getting better and better, her elbow is getting better. She eats well for herself, giving her pain meds twice a day. Drugs are in his food, so the stress caused by human contact is at a minimum. We don't know if she can fly one more day, but she's in very good hands. We can't wait to see what progress she'll make in the next few weeks under your care...

Thank you for posting this update, Kris! I had been checking daily for updates, but there had been none.

I am so happy that Spirit is doing well. It is very encouraging that she has a good appetite and is eating on her own, that she is being given pain meds, and that her elbow is improving.

She is a very special falcon, with so much strength, fortitude and endless courage. I don't know whether or not she will be releasable in time, but for now she is in a very good place and receiving the best of care.   

DC made one more visit yesterday. Even during the molt, he looks really good.

         

Beauty has been at the nest for well over an hour:

         

Dot.ca:

         

And here she is:

         

Then they left together.