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Chat - Thursday, August 11, 2011; Channel Islands TV or Let's Go To The Movies!
Topic Started: Aug 11 2011, 06:23 AM (1,003 Views)
Artsy Mom
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On August 10, a fisherman was out on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River near Woodstock, and witnessed a dramatic mid-air eagle fight. Both eagles tumbled to the ground. While one of the eagles shook itself off and flew away, the other bird fell into the river. The fisherman called the local sheriff’s office, and Deputy Steve Bowers responded to the scene. He was able to rescue the gravely injured eagle, likely a fourth-year bird, from the river. Deputy Bowers contacted the Wildlife Center, and two local Center volunteers quickly transported the bird to the Center.

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Upon arrival, Dr. Miranda examined the injured eagle. It wasn’t difficult to discern what the problem was — the eagle had an open fracture of its left wing — a severe injury. When the eagle was removed from the crate, it managed to talon its injured, dangling wing — and created more puncture wounds.

Dr. Miranda began stabilizing the wound while preparing the eagle for radiographs. Both the humerus and radius were fractured, though the fractures are far enough from the joint that a surgical repair may be possible. At this point, the primary concern is that the artery supplying the blood to the end of the bird’s wing may have been damaged. The veterinary team will be regularly checking the temperature of the wing — a wing that feels below body temperature indicates the absence of a viable blood supply, which means the wing that cannot be repaired.

After taking radiographs, Dr. Miranda was able to align the broken, exposed bones and sutured the open wound closed. This will help prevent infection and will keep the bone as healthy as possible while the veterinary team determines if the wing is viable — a process that will take 24-48 hours. Dr. Miranda bandaged the wing carefully and started the eagle on antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, pain medication, and fluids. The eagle was settled into a large crate for the night.

On the morning of August 11, the eagle was still alive — though it was lying down in its crate. When the veterinary team pulled the eagle out for morning treatments, Dr.Miranda was encouraged to feel that the tip of the eagle’s wing was still warm — a good indication that the artery is still intact and functioning. At this point, if the wing feels the same tomorrow morning [August 12], Dr. Miranda will take the Bald Eagle to surgery to repair the fractured wing bones.

While the bird was awake, Dr. Miranda performed an in-depth ophthalmic examination. She found a small amount of hemorrhaging in the bird’s left eye — likely from impact after the bird fell out of the sky. She also saw something odd in the bird’s eye – an injury that at this point, she’s not quite sure how to classify. Dr. Pickett, a board-certified ophthalmologist at Virginia Tech, will be consulted.
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SAD, SAD, SAD about the bear Topa...it is probably lying wounded in the bush :'( :'( :'(

From the :clk: it looked like a young one too. Posted Image

Smart to put up the posters with the info on how to co-exist with bears :)^
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Speaking of bears...look how cute Faith looks now :D

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Lily the Bear Update August 7, 2011

Lily and family are looking good. Cute Faith with her beautiful face is looking more and more like a big bear every day. Hope’s face is like a twin to Faith’s, and she and Lily are shed out and looking sleek as they begin to grow their winter coat. At this point, the fur lies close to the body, making them look as small as they can be. In a few weeks, the underfur will grow in, making the growing guard hairs (the long visible hairs) stand straight out. By then, the guard hairs will be 3 to 4 inches long. When that happens, there are no reports of small bears. They all look big and twice their actual weight
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I thought I should mention that the school kids are educated
to coexist with wildlife. The school is nestled in the National Forest.
Here's the link http://www.thacher.org/podium/default.aspx?t=128916.
What concerned O.W.L. is the homeowner was shooting at a bear towards
the school. :huh:


Susan Williamson O.W.L.
People have pointed out over on the Ojai Valley News blog:
"The other issue is how legal is it for someone not skilled at hunting , frightened out of their wits to be waiving a gun around next to a school and other houses?"
The east end is full of houses tucked away behind trees and hedges where a rifle bullet could easily travel far enough to kill someone. The property where this shooting took place is very close to the road, another house, and a school athletic area. I mean VERY close. It's bad enough to wound or kill a bear, but is it worth risking killing people?
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Awww Faith... :D
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Jill I'll have to remember that excuse rofl rofl rofl
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Jill rofl

Jeepers creepers about the bear shooter firing off close to a schoolyard!!!!!! :o

Penny, thanks for the eagle update. I hope the wing heals for the poor young one.

Faith is such a beautiful young cub.
<3 <3 <3
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How Hot Is It In Manitoba ???

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The Ice Cream Trucks are melting all over the pavement :8O:

A buddy out of Portage la Prairie said he'd killed a mosquito that was carrying a canteen.

A man in Steinbach said the chicken farmers were giving the chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying hard-boiled eggs.

At Lockport they caught a 20 lb catfish that had ticks on it !!!

And just this week, in St. Vital, a fire hydrant was seen bribing a dog.

It's so dry and hot in Manitoba that the Baptists are starting to baptize by sprinkling, the Methodists are using wet-wipes, the Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks, and the Catholics are praying for the wine to turn back into water.

Now THAT's Dry !!! rofl rofl rofl
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BETTE - Get a good rest tonight! :Zz:

Deb - Hope you can get all caught up so you can relax and really enjoy the wedding!
( say! we could use a bride or wedding bells) <3

Jill - We need more examples like that marine! <3 Yes! I'm calorically challenged rofl

Penny - So sad the way that eagle was injured. :o Nature can be fearce! Wow! that's
really hot! rofl rofl rofl

Topa - Good Channel Island video. Hope a chance to see the Periedes :X:

Cheryl - cute cranes! :D

KLJinOZ - Hope you are successful in selling your home! Hope your weekend is
successful!
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Lots of interesting posts today, Have a GREAT TRIP Deb

Loved the WC video, yeah, it looks hot!!!!

So sad about the Ojai bear (and yes, scary!), and doesnt FAITH look so cute!
The HOT is funny Penny! rofl

Its my FRIDAY! overcast ans some rain, cool to cold. I have my final eye Dr check today, then to to see Rachel at her Women's College to discuss her 21st Bday event. Then to the Hardware shop, last few items to finish off the apt before SALE, then Home tonight snuggles with BBob, but busy weekend planned, dinner with Monique&Neil Saturday and Sunday Lunch with the Crews of Allegro at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club. I hope it doesnt rain on Sunday!

Happy Toasting to Bette

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whew got caught up at work
then had stuff at home - ES was late
had a meeting at friends (girls night)
we might have shared a little IP and a lot of talk
just got home a bit ago - yawn
time for bed

will work on catching up tomorrow
be well all....... :Zz:
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jillers
Aug 11 2011, 01:29 PM
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rofl rofl rofl rofl

I needed that :)^
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Aug 11 2011, 07:53 PM
time for bed

will work on catching up tomorrow
be well all....... :Zz:
Night Deb :}^ Sleep well :Zz:
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