Florida Eagle cam

[MAK]

 

[Kris G.]

Sadly, E8 has fishing line wrapped tightly around his leg, resulting in swelling of the leg.  The good news is that there's going to be an intervention!

From FB-

E8 UPDATE: We are currently working with the state & federal wildlife agencies, the FWC and USFWS, and the staff at our local permitted wildlife rehabilitation center, CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., to arrange a timely rescue of E8 from entangled fishing line.

Because E8's leg is swollen, CROW will observe the eaglet and make a decision to remove from the nest for further care at their clinic. If this occurs, once medically stable, it will be returned to the nest.

Because of the sensitivity of the situation, we will be pausing live streaming shortly & all ground visitors will also be asked to leave the area to avoid further disturbance during the rescue attempt. This is for the safety of everyone, particularly the eagles.

Reminder to all viewers - please not call or email the FWC or CROW about the situation. It is being handled by the appropriate parties.

[Kris G.]

Sadly, E8 has fishing line wrapped tightly around his leg, resulting in swelling of the leg.  The good news is that there's going to be an intervention!

From FB-

E8 UPDATE: We are currently working with the state & federal wildlife agencies, the FWC and USFWS, and the staff at our local permitted wildlife rehabilitation center, CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., to arrange a timely rescue of E8 from entangled fishing line.

Because E8's leg is swollen, CROW will observe the eaglet and make a decision to remove from the nest for further care at their clinic. If this occurs, once medically stable, it will be returned to the nest.

Because of the sensitivity of the situation, we will be pausing live streaming shortly & all ground visitors will also be asked to leave the area to avoid further disturbance during the rescue attempt. This is for the safety of everyone, particularly the eagles.

Reminder to all viewers - please not call or email the FWC or CROW about the situation. It is being handled by the appropriate parties.

Update from FB-

Many thanks to CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., LCEC and our local MasTec contractor for coming together quickly and rescuing E8 from entanglement.

E8 was taken back to CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. clinic for further evaluation. We will wait to hear from them on next steps. To learn more about their mission or donate to their organization visit: crowclinic.org.

We are back streaming LIVE again: www.SWFLEagleCam.com

[Kris G.]

Update from CROW on FB about E8-Pics shown and he/she's adorable!

https://www.facebook.com/CROWClinic/posts/964139000307757

[Dot_Forrester]

  Best of luck to this eaglet hung up in man's careless discards. I hope E8 can soon be returned to the nest.

Dot in PA

[Tapper Gal]

Appreciate the  updates and info on E8.What a cutie.Hope he can be returned to his/her nest and family.CROW is a great organization,thanks for their intervention.   

[Kris G.]

Update!

http://www.winknews.com/2016/02/10/video-e8-responding-well-to-treatment-at-crow/

So cute!

https://www.facebook.com/AnnieHubbellNews/videos/vb.161102824014106/336992876425099/?type=2&theater

[Kris G.]

More in depth update from CROW about E8-

http://www.news-press.com/videos/news/2016/02/10/80192772/

[Donna]

http://youtu.be/gmx8nwV7vlU

Look how cute!! E8's therapy!! 

UPDATE: E8 (#16-361) is bright and alert and continues to show signs of improvement. The eaglet continues to receive physical therapy and a warm pack on its feet 3 times a day to help reduce swelling. E8’s appetite is strong and is steadily gaining weight.

[MAK]

 

[Kris G.]

Update from FB!  E8 is being released back to the nest today!   

E8 RELEASE UPDATE- After 3 days in the care of CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., E8 has been cleared for release & will return back to the nest with E7, Harriet & M15 today! The release will happen early this afternoon and we will again be pausing live streaming for the safety of all involved, most importantly the eagles.

E8’s injury was caused by improperly discarded fishing line that ended up in the nest. You can help reduce litter and save all kinds of wildlife by properly disposing of or recycling fishing line and other litter. Learn more about MyFWC's Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program at the link below.

Many thanks to all for your support! Stay tuned here for updates on E8's release.

[patsy6]

   Hurray for E8!     I hope he continues to thrive now that he'll be back with Mom & Dad. 

[Donna]

   Look who's back!!     

[Kris G.]

  Hurray for E8!     I hope he continues to thrive now that he'll be back with Mom & Dad. 

I hope so too!  E7 is a lot bigger than E8 right now and could really hurt him if he starts the bonking again.  I've been watching for a few minutes and E8 is breathing quite hard and got awfully close to the edge.  A parent was standing close..seems confused as to what's going on? Hope this ends well.

[Donna]

I guess E7 was being a bit testy with E8 being placed so Dr Barron pulled E8 back up and tried again