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| Chat - Monday May 2, 2011; Spring Is Here - Eagles, Flowers, Sun! | |
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| jillers | May 2 2011, 11:22 AM Post #16 |
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Avalanche cliff base jumping- http://www.wimp.com/avalanchejumping/ |
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| jillers | May 2 2011, 01:38 PM Post #17 |
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Helen Caldicott Talks About the Horror of Fukushima- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A72VCjihXc |
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| Artsy Mom | May 2 2011, 01:50 PM Post #18 |
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 Update from Dr. Dave on the Norfolk   A full physical exam was performed on the Norfolk Botanical Gardens eaglets over a two-day period last week. This was done to ensure they are healthy and to obtain some baseline data in preparation for their stay with us. On the first day (April 27th), Dr. Miranda Sadar and I examined the following parts of the birds: * the new blood feathers, to make sure they weren’t damaged in transit; * the bones and joints in the wings and legs, to ensure there were no fractures; * the feet, to make sure there were no lesions; * the eyes, to take ocular pressures and the retinas to make sure there were no lesions; * the whole body for wounds; and * the mouth and skin flaps to assess hydration. All of the birds passed with flying colours. The vets also obtained weights on the birds and took a blood sample to assess hydration, blood protein levels, and blood glucose. Finally, a small portion of the blood was taken for an ongoing lead study in which the Wildlife Center is participating, along with the Clinical Wildlife Health Initiative; an interdisciplinary collaboration of organizations which share the view that wild animals presented to rehabilitation centers can be a source of valuable data for monitoring the health of free-ranging wildlife. In this lead study, we measure blood lead levels from all eagles, loons, vultures, and swans admitted to participating wildlife rehabilitation centers to assess the prevalence of lead in these species. Interestingly, #11-0476 – NV – had low blood lead levels of 0.127 ppm (parts per million), indicating recent exposure. Other than the lead finding, all other health parameters for the three eaglets appear normal at this time. Q&A with Dr. Dave regarding the low lead levels discovered in NV: Q: How is it that there’s lead in the male but not the females? A: Basically, this means that there is not a widespread contaminated source. The most likely source of lead contamination is through the ingestion of a lead object. This could be a lead bullet fragment embedded in the prey or perhaps a lead fishing sinker embedded in a fish. For more Q&A go here. |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 2 2011, 02:02 PM Post #19 |
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 Dr. Sharpe posted an update on the NAC. |
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| Harpo516 | May 2 2011, 02:05 PM Post #20 |
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Two new items added to the list for the NAC drawing! Item 13: 6" x 6" Bald Eagle Tile A fabulous Bald Eagle Wall Tile! Measures 6" x 6", a cork back. Great as a coaster trivet or wall hanging. High gloss raised-relief, hand-painted decorative tile. Vivid colors that will never fade. If desired you can remove the backing and grout the tiles into a wall. This magnificent raptor has his talons extended as if to reach into the ocean below to grab a fish for his lunch! New.  Item 14: Bald Eagle Whirligig A Bald Eagle Whirligig hand-crafted from solid wood. Measures 13 1/2" tall with a tip-to-tip wing span of 11". Give him a home in your garden and his wings will spin in the slightest breeze! New.  |
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| Harpo516 | May 2 2011, 02:06 PM Post #21 |
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Yes Topa - Dr. Sharpe has advised that we have nearly adopted 4 nests!  "As of May 2, 34 people have contributed $3787.50 to the NAC. I'm only counting those contributions that specifically indicated they were for the NAC or were made by people that contributed to the NAC last year. Please contact me if you don't know/think you specified the NAC when you contributed. Thanks." |
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| cdn-cdn | May 2 2011, 03:15 PM Post #22 |
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Great news about the NAC. The excellent health check results for the Norfolk eaglets really indicate that they were being very well cared for by Ma and Pa Norfolk. |
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| Artsy Mom | May 2 2011, 04:52 PM Post #23 |
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I've added Part 2 of the Memorial video for Ma Norfolk on my page 1 post. The first part was mainly the flutes, second part has the drumming  There will be six videos in total 
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| Harpo516 | May 2 2011, 06:13 PM Post #24 |
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 NOTE: If you click on the above "X" - you will be taken to the 2011 Nest Adoption Challenge information! Thank you........ |
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| Topa Topa Hikers | May 2 2011, 06:38 PM Post #25 |
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| Harpo516 | May 2 2011, 07:01 PM Post #26 |
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| Artsy Mom | May 2 2011, 07:42 PM Post #27 |
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Here are the 3rd and 4th parts of the Memorial event for Ma Norfolk on May 1st  Four Rivers Drum Memorial - Part 3 (17:27) Four Rivers Drum Memorial - Part 4 (17:48) All videos by Chris7 There are still two more parts yet to come
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| Deleted User | May 2 2011, 07:46 PM Post #28 |
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Just checking in! Dealing with an insurance co. can be so frustrating  Wish I could run away to Glacier Nat'l Park some day before I leave this earth I'd like to drive the "Road to the Sun" It's 11:30PM here! Deb - Nice promo Hope you got through your busy day! Likethe eagle tile! Penny - LOVE the eagle named David! Very regal photo ofMa Norfolk! Topa - Love Lady Liberty! Jill - Cheryl - Fancycatnip -Hope it was a good day for you all! |
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| Artsy Mom | May 2 2011, 08:06 PM Post #29 |
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Lily the Black Bear - Update May 2, 2011 – 9:33 PM CDT Lily doing well  Lily and Faith - May 2, 2011 We noticed today that Lily still has diarrhea, but the vet said that was to be expected at this stage of recovery and that she should continue to do well. We saw Jo’s cub today and Faith looks small in comparison, but Faith runs, climbs, and is coordinated, so we’re optimistic. Lily’s nipples are pretty flaccid, and this extra late green-up is not helping. Yesterday, it snowed, and today started out at 26 degrees. It got nicer through the day. Come on spring! Juliet and her yearling Shirley both removed their collars. We had put them on too loose. This evening we were able to re-collar them both.   Faith - May 2, 2011 A few more words about Lily. What a special bear! She was the dominant cub of June’s second litter that also included Cal and Bud. She knew us before she opened her eyes. She grew up with one or the other of us, mostly Sue, as part of her life. Having us around is pretty normal for her, so she just goes about her business. That is a rare benefit. It takes years to develop that trust. We were fortunate to be able to develop it with Lily because her mother June trusts us. That trust has made possible the Den Cams, the daily updates, a significant portion of the videos that make the exhibits at the North American Bear Center, and much of the data being developed for peer-reviewed publication. Lily is the subject of three documentaries scheduled for broadcast on National Geographic Wild channel in June. She is making a difference for bears. Lily is educating thousands of students and the general public. She has a lot to offer all of us—students, hunters, wildlife managers, and the general public around the world. She has a lot to offer science. She is helping Minnesota tourism and the regional economy. Of all the dozen or so radio-collared bears, only a couple are truly comfortable with researchers walking with them, and Lily is one of them. May she live long and well. In the Readers Digest contest to win money for Ely, we are holding 6th place, voting like mad as people try to catch up or stay ahead of us. The link to vote 10 times in a row each day through May 16 is here. In the Chase contest to win money for the International Wolf Center, you have us solidly in 3rd place with only 2 days to go. This is the contest where we can vote only once through May 4. To vote, go to this link and click “Like.” Then go to this link and register your vote for the International Wolf Center. The petition to name the black bear Minnesota’s state mammal has 1,487 votes and is here. Some big things are happening on this behind the scenes. Thank you for all you are doing. —Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center |
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| Michele | May 3 2011, 09:05 AM Post #30 |
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 Good Tuesday Mornin' Peeps......  Deb, I've LOVED each of your presentations today....spot on message coupled with gr-eat photos!!! I want that BE tile..WooooHooooo!!! Topa, your Lady Liberty is such a beautiful sight and is so symbolic of this country. May we always live up to the standards she represents.  Penny, late last night I was reading the update on Lily.....I am so relieved!!! I had been dreading the outcome, and was a little anxious when I went in search for the update....only to be rewarded with Lily having bounced back and is back to her ole self. WoooooHoooooo!!!
Ooooohhhh Sunny, I feel for you....I hate dealing with insurance, and I know you were saying the other day that you were up to your eyeballs with filling out forms. The bureaucracy is enough to give a healthy person an aneurism. I wish you could run away to Glacier Park....that sounds like just the ticket. I've been a busy bee doing family stuff....all good though. I spent yesterday with my mom running errands, not the least of which was to pick up her new hearing aide. WoooooHooooo!!! I had to remind myself that I no longer had to talk excessively loud to be heard. I know it's going to take constant reinforcement to get her to wear them all the time.....a major downfall for those having to wear them. She seems to be amenable at the moment....how long that will last, heaven only knows. |
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