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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: Injured bald eagle rescued from storm drain after territorial battle
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on: 15-Nov-16, 12:11:22 PM
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Posted ten minutes ago by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey: We are heartbroken to share the news that the Bald Eagle admitted last Thursday after being rescued from the storm drain passed away last night due to complications from her injuries. This bird received national news coverage highlighting just one example of the many Bald Eagles we receive and treat each year. “Our team, along with Dr. Robert Hess and the staff at the Winter Park Veterinary Hospital made every attempt to save this beautiful bird,” said Katie Warner, Director of the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. “We’re going to continue educating the community on why we must conserve Florida’s environment to help prevent future loss of our nation’s symbol of freedom. We’d like to thank the community for the outpouring of support.”It is so very sad to lose this beautiful eagle, especially after all she had been through. I kept hoping that she would be able to recover from her injuries.  |
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: Injured bald eagle rescued from storm drain after territorial battle
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on: 14-Nov-16, 10:21:23 PM
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Another article, from about an hour ago: Bald eagle rescued from storm drain moved to intensive care
Updated: 7:13 PM EST Nov 14, 2016It's an image that was shared thousands of times on social media: A pair of bald eagles found intertwined and partly stuck in a local storm drain.
One of those eagles flew away, but the other remained stuck and had to be freed by animal rescue services.
The eagle was taken to Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for treatment. The bird's condition has taken a turn for the worse.
It was cheers all around when the eagle was finally freed from the storm drain Thursday night. There were two eagles stuck there at first, both crashed into ground locked together in a fight over territory.
Michael Goldman from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey knew it was bad.
"Who knows how high up that they were? And they fell. They fell very far, very fast," Goldman said.
One eagle managed to fly away, while at the center, treatment started immediately for the most badly injured bird.
"Puncture wounds to the feet, legs and chest. We were able to bandage those up," Goldman said.
Shortly after the roadside rescue, many people were optimistic about the eagle's condition, but it was later learned that it was badly injured during the fight. The injured eagle was rushed to Winter Park Veterinary Hospital over the weekend for critical care. It now has fluid or air in its body cavity, experts said. It could no longer stand on its own Sunday morning.
"We're not exactly sure what's going on. There were some internal injuries that our X-rays were not able to pick up," Goldman said.
Late in the afternoon, the eagle was moved back to Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
The eagle remains in critical condition, but many are hoping the trip to the hospital will help the eagle that captured the hearts of so many people.http://www.wesh.com/article/bald-eagle-rescued-from-storm-drain-moved-to-intensive-care-4bdynm3z/8290461 |
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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Re: Canada Falcons: All but those hatched in Rochester
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on: 14-Nov-16, 06:17:16 PM
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Brandon, Manitoba
Back in 2008, three chicks were raised in a nest in Brandon, Manitoba. There was one male, Max, and two females, Chaos and Gigi. Chaos now nests in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. There has been no news of Gigi, and nothing had been heard from Max either.
But now, after eight years of silence, Max has been sighted in Tommy Thompson Park in Toronto, Ontario. His bands were read (black/black 26/Y), and his identity confirmed.
It is wonderful news that he is alive and well. He has travelled a long way for a male peregrine; at least 2,410 km or 1,497 miles.
Max is a younger brother of Terminator (born in 2006), the resident female at the Grand Forks, North Dakota nest.
I hope we will hear more of Max in the near future.
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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Re: Canada Falcons: All but those hatched in Rochester
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on: 14-Nov-16, 06:04:43 PM
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And the reason Chester sounds familiar to everyone...
From CPF: His solid black Ontario band is 95 over Y with a silver USFW. This is Chester hatch at the Yonge and Eglinton site in 2011.
Chester is the son of Haven and Irving. Irving was found deceased shortly after the 2011 eggs hatched. Rhea Mae & Tiago's son, Stormin', arrived and helped Haven raise Luke, Buzz, and Chester. They then went on to raise 9 eyases of their own.
Haven is now nesting with Malik and Stormin' is with Erin at King St.
Thank you so much for that information, Dumpsterkitty! I remember Haven and Irving when they were together, and of course Haven and Stormin'. |
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Bald eagle released after two years in rehab
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on: 12-Nov-16, 11:53:46 PM
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From The Raptor Trust, November 12, 2016 Another Bald Eagle Release!
This juvenile Bald Eagle has been here in rehab for TWO YEARS, and this past Thursday, we gave him his wings...almost literally. He was recovered in Clinton, NJ with feather damage two years ago. Often, birds will rejuvenate a healthy set of feathers with each year's molt. However, this poor guy had such severe feather damage that after TWO years, he still barely had a healthy set of feathers.
Senior rehab officer, Cathy Malok, performed a process called "imping" (short for implanting) and grafted a few feathers into this bird's wing to help complete a set a feathers. And so...two days ago, we transported the bird to Cape May County where many other eagles spend the winter and we sent him off on his journey.
We don't know quite why the bird, only a first year bird when it was admitted to us, had such severe feather damage. Possible that it was electrocuted. Another theory is that survivors of West Nile Virus (which we do see in raptors) can have long-term effects to feather growth. All we know is that after a very long residence here at TRT, he finally had a full set of feathers (with a little help).
It was now or never for this guy. With such fragile feathers, the possibility of further feather damage is always present in captivity. Further complicating this young bird's chances is the fact that he came in at such a young age he has spent more of his life in captivity than in the wild. He did, however, spend almost 9 months with another well-known eagle in his cage - Lily, who was also recently released.
These are difficult decisions, but almost always we try to err on the side of giving these birds a chance. This bird, despite not having a lot of hunting experience, has the best opportunity he can possibly have right now. The weather in South Jersey is still fair. He is as well fed as he can be and his feathers, for the first time ever, are in pretty good shape. There are other juvenile eagles in the area who he can winter with. There are good food sources nearby, including scavenging options so he'll have some easy meals while he practices hunting.
So...off you go, Mr Eagle, and we wish you well.
Thanks to Kathy Clark of the Endangered and Nongame Species Program, NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, for helping during the release of this bird, and special thanks to all of The Raptor Trust staff for caring for this bird for two years.There is a short video of the release at the link: https://www.facebook.com/theraptortrust/videos/vb.437528279669838/1157289514360374/?type=3&theaterI wish this beautiful eagle safe flying always, a long life, and every success in the wild. I am grateful to The Raptor Trust for caring for him for such a long time, and for giving him this second chance. It is interesting that he spent almost nine months sharing space with Lily. |
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