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Chat - Tuesday August 25, 2009; Where Is The Summer Going?
Topic Started: Aug 25 2009, 03:19 AM (1,060 Views)
Harpo516
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2009 NAC Winners - I will add to the list as folks post or EM me - if they want to be included! Congrats to all participants - we're all winners but the eagles are the biggest winners of all! ^"^

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EagleLurker / Brad
KLJinOz / Kathy
summer 818 / Vicki
naturegal/carole
wrightflyer / Marti
dory / Dory
unicorn1/Sheri
soaringeaglewings / Janna
Lori / Lori
bette / Bette
Rex Warnix
Bea/Bea
Topatopahikers/Cathy
Harpo/Deb
JudyB/Judy
holly
KarenTX /Karen
Bigbird/Cathie
Lmorton2001/Linda
EagleloverFL/Carlea
Silvergal/Barb
jojoflys/Jo
Ojailala/Linda
pamwillie/Pam
Jillers/Jill
EagleDuo/Jann-Dave
lakemaryeaglewatcher/Katie
julesbrickell/Julie-Brad
tallycat/Pat
Iggle/Kathie



if your name isn't here and you'd like it to be added - let me know!
(I know a couple are missing - notice came while I was away and it's down in my EM pile = sorry)
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<::: Please note - Dr. Sharpe took a little vacation time and as you will recall, since they left the eggs to be hatched in the nests this year, it's given him more opportunity to attend to many other eagle duties - all in the field! I believe they are at SC again this week trying to trap so....... he's really been out and about.

HOWEVER - the prizes are being mailed (some already received) so give it a little time but they are coming.

Again- congrats to all the winners of the 2009 NAC

and thank you from IWS and from the eagles.

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eaglepedia revisited

June 16, 2007

Part I - Prey items included in the bald eagles diet - fish, seabirds, small mammals (rabbits) and waterfowl. They are opportunistic/scavenger feeders so will also eat road kill and carrion, an easy food source which also helps them to conserve energy in the winter, taking little effort to hunt down! Scavenging is the most popular feeding strategy. Juveniles will depend on carrion as a primary source of food until they become more proficient at hunting. Adults and eaglets eat the same prey with the parents tearing it into bite sized pieces which is easier for the chick to swallow. An older nestling will tear the prey apart on his own. Juveniles have significantly larger wing and tail surfaces. This allows them to be more efficient at soaring and in turn more effective at locating carrion.

http://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/cgi-bin...nlarticle_id=46

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June 17, 2007

Part II : Bald eagles also get their food by stealing it from other birds - eagles, osprey, etc.! It will harass another bird until he drops the prey so he can defend himself from the talons at which point the eagle will dive after the dropped prey which it may be able to catch in mid air. Otherwise the eagle will retrieve it from the water or the ground where it has fallen. Don't mistake the chase as a chance happening - it isn't! The dominant will steal from the subordinate and the larger bird will steal from the smaller. Stealing is the second most popular feeding strategy.

http://www.nationaleaglecenter.org/cgi-bin...nlarticle_id=46

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DISCLAIMER: Information here has been gathered in good faith from the internet and cannot be guaranteed to be totally accurate.
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ps - don't think cause it's august there's nothing to watch on the nest cams - WRONG!

here's a grouping of caps yesterday from WE and visits are happening at TH as well...... keep an eye on those cams - adults and juvies are visiting ..... don't miss out


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Summer is almost upon us in Sydney, we've been having freakishly warm weather and wind storms.

Here is Tigsy helping me with selling on ebay! LOL


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Goodnight all!
Edited by KLJinOz, Aug 25 2009, 03:59 AM.
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SD ZOO BUDDIES........

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ADULT & BABY PLAYING..............................................................PEEK-A-BOO BABY PANDA................

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ON YOUR MARK, GET READY......................................................SPLASH.........................
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Deb - I can't edit a post. The line that shows where you can change color, font, etc. has disappeared, is it just me? :o
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hmmm carole mine is AOK ? did you go out and refresh? or sign out sign back in or something like that - to see if it works

Go Tigsy make mommy lots of $$$
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Morning Peeps....We All Knew This Day Was Coming :(

Wildlife Center of Virginia Declares Norfolk Garden Bald Eagle Non-Releasable

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TO: Ed Clark

FROM: Dr. Dave McRuer, Director of Veterinary Medicine


The Norfolk Bald Eagle [#08-887] was re-evaluated in August 2009. For the past year, the eagle has been brought into the Wildlife Center clinic for periodic beak-trimming and management. However, the beak has not straightened as we would have hoped. At this point, it appears that, despite our best attempts, the germinal cells of the left side of the upper beak have been permanently altered. It is also likely that in addition to the distorted keratinized portion of the beak surface, the underlying skeletal component to the beak is also deviated to the left.

It is our professional opinion that, due to these apparently permanent changes to the beak, lifelong management will be necessary in order for this eagle to thrive. If the bird were to be released, the beak would continue to grow until he could no longer open or close the mouth. This undoubtedly would result in the eagle’s eventual starvation and death.

In addition to the beak, the Norfolk eagle’s general demeanor is not conducive to living in the wild. Due to the extensive treatment and procedural regime from a young age and the corresponding human contact, the eagle appears to be habituated to humans. When entering this eagle’s enclosure, for example, it is possible to stand within several feet of him without any visible signs of distress. In fact, the eagle prefers to sit and chat, often tilting his head from side to side. The vocalization is a high-pitched chatter that is consistent with a begging call in young birds. In contrast, other non-habituated eagle patients with a “wild” personality fear humans and attempt to flee.

For these two main reasons, it is our recommendation that patient number 08-0877 be declared non-releasable


August 24, 2009

TO: The Wildlife Center of Virginia Community

FROM:Edward E. Clark, Jr.
President and Co-Founder, Wildlife Center of Virginia


Earlier this month, I asked Dr. Dave McRuer, the Director of Veterinary Medicine at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, to do a formal evaluation of Case #08-0887, the Norfolk Bald Eagle. As you know, this bird was brought to the Center in May 2008 from its nest at the Norfolk Botanical Garden, with what turned out to be a particularly virulent case of Avian Pox.

Based on a review of the bird’s treatment over the past 15 months, evaluation of the curvature of the eagle’s beak, and the habituation of this young bird to humans, Dr. Dave has recommended that #08-887 be classified as a non-releasable animal. I concur in that judgment.

Despite an unprecedented effort by our veterinary and rehabilitation staff, including support and consultation with several of the world’s top experts on avian surgery, the eagle’s beak continues to grow with a significant misalignment – a curvature which will need to be corrected every few weeks. It is likely that the damage to the growth plate of the eagle’s beak occurred before the bird was admitted to the Wildlife Center; the damage may even have been done before the external Avian Pox lesion was first spotted by eagle watchers. In very young birds, even minor issues can result in significant problems, and this was anything but a minor issue.

The question now is what’s next – what’s the best placement for this young eagle?

Our sense is that this eagle will continue to do very well in captivity. Since he does not appear to be unduly stressed by the sights and sounds of humans, our hope is that he could have a future as an education or display animal. We will need to decide if 08-887 stays with us here at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, or if the bird should be placed in another education-based wildlife facility. One of the considerations will be appropriate housing for a fully flighted bird. Wherever he ends up, frequent beak trims will also be a requirement for the rest of his life. The capacity to provide such specialized care must be a consideration for permanent placement. For the time being, and on a probationary basis, 08-0887 will be housed in a large outdoor pen adjacent to some of the Center’s education animals [his neighbors will be a Golden Eagle and a Red-tailed Hawk]. We will closely monitor his adjustment to his new surroundings and his new neighbors.

Many individuals have played a role in this bird’s rescue and care. Thanks to the presence of the webcam focused on the nest, and the keen observation skills of eagle watchers both in Norfolk and online around the world, the Avian Pox infection was noticed while there was still time to intervene. Otherwise, the viral lesion would surely have killed the chick within the first few months of life. Instead, thanks to volunteers, regional biologists, Department of Game and Inland Fisheries officials, park workers, and many others, the eagle ended up in our hands at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

During this bird’s tenure at the Wildlife Center, the eagle’s case has offered training opportunities for 32 visiting veterinary students, five visiting veterinary technician students, more than 20 rehabilitation trainees, and countless volunteers. The eagle continues to be followed by a network of loyal fans across the country – indeed, around the world. For our part, the Center will continue to provide periodic updates on 08-887 through the special section of the Center’s website.

At this point, given all of the options of which we are currently aware, #08-0887 will remain at the Wildlife Center of Virginia for the foreseeable future. He will be transferred from the list of active patients [under our wildlife rehabilitation permit] and added to our collection of non-releasable “educational” birds, as authorized by our Eagle Exhibition permit, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. While I reserve the ability to review and revise my decision, based on the organizational needs of the Wildlife Center of Virginia and the best interests of the bird, for the time being we welcome #08-0887 to his new role as ambassador for his species, and teacher, at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
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Aug 25 2009, 04:16 AM
Deb - I can't edit a post. The line that shows where you can change color, font, etc. has disappeared, is it just me? :o
Same here Carole there is no way to choose sizes, colors etc. unless you put it in manually :o
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Penny - Thanks. I have been trying everything to get the editing page corrected but nothing works.
Even the emoticons aren't working.

So sorry to hear about Buddy, but it is for the best, poor little guy. He will be a great ambassador in the future.
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On a happier note.....

Kestrel Chick Survives 'Gang' Attack

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carole you may have to reboot your 'puter - ? that's as techie as I get

glad to hear buddy will share his life with the world in education......
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Hello, everybody. Nice day here, not too hot. I think my impatiens are finally recovering from the beating they got from the hail awhile ago.

Poor Buddy, reading about how he still peeps and chitters at people .... but the caregivers did their best.

The young kestrel has such distinctive markings. Thanks for the rescue story, Penny.

Tigsy is a good helper, Ozzie! The touch of spring in the air will perk everyone up.

Enjoy your day, everyone.

This is boring, no colours!!
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