Bald Eagles are dedicated to their nest site. Every year they return to the same spot, and "remodel" by adding more sticks, so the nest gets taller and wider the longer the pair returns. This nest was found at the Sauerheber Unit of Sloughs WMA in western Henderson County. We can only imagine how long the Eagles have been there!
One of the most dreaded diseases we see is avian pox. It is caused by a virus, spread by mosquitos or direct contact, and is HIGHLY contagious, so anything that comes into contact with the bird must be cleaned with bleach. Avian pox lesions (wart-like growths) occur on the unfeathered parts of the bird's body and, in some cases, the mouth, larynx, and/or trachea. This poor hawk came in shortly before Christmas, and died before arriving at the center.
