It's a younger crowd, but Bird TLC has admitted 7 bald eagles so far this year. All for different reasons and different loctions around Alaska.The first one shown is BE 06-06. It was feeding off a dead whales carcase near Old Harbor. During his take off he cliped a wire and crashed into the whale. He was cover in the lovely smelling whale oil and bruised his right wing up. He should be releasable in a little while.
The next one is BE 06-07. He was found on the ground in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. We don't know what's up. There no breaks or anything obvious. We'll be running some test.Next is BE 06-04 from Palmer, Alaska. It's crop was full and toxic. It ate something that it shouldn't have. It's crop has been flushed but now it won't eat. We'll give it a little time before we tube feed.
All three of these eagles should be releasable later on.Next is 06-023. No it's not an eagle. It's our great horned owl who didn't like being goosed. As you can tell, it's still a little pissed off. Too soon to tell if it will be released. It has a good chunk bitten out of it's right wing.
I walked through the clinic last night and counted birds. I doubt very much if this counts for the Great Backyard Bird Count 2006. I was inside, in the clinic and the birds really didn't want to be there. Seven eagles, two ravens, one great horned owl, one goshawk, one gyr falcon, two waxwings, and a magpie. The clinic has been hopping.
The 2006 Eagle pictures are posted in the photobucket to your right. Including some x-rays.
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Dave-- The work you do is just the best. All those forlorn creatures are given a second chance through your efforts. It's a great way to change the world.
Thanks RD. It hard work from a great staff and a whole bunch of great volunteers.
Update BE 06-04 is eating on it's own.
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