Decorah Iowa 2018-2019

[IrishEyes]

FROM RRP ..thanks Heather for the heads up!
Raptor Resource Project
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After D32 was found on Friday, June 7, we connected with Dr. Laura Johnson to see if she could help care for and assess him. Brian Malaise from the fish hatchery met her in the Lansing Kwik Trip, where she performed a quick field examination before bringing him home. Read through each photo to learn more - and thanks to Dr. Laura Johnson, Brian Malaise, and Tender Care Animal Hospital for supporting Dr. Laura's raptor rehabilitation work!
D32 has been transferred to SOAR and we're waiting to learn more from them.
Tender Care Animal Hospital LLC and Neil Rettig Productions

Brian Malaise at the Lansing Kwik Trip at roughly 9pm on Friday, June 7.

Laura brought fluids and electrolytes and gave D32 a quick field exam in parking lot. He was weak, dehydrated, and possibly hypothermic. He was thin, but not emaciated. She administered fluids, electrolytes, and a glucose solution via a gavage tube, as shown here. The tube passes down the esophagus and directly into the stomach, which means fluids can be administered quickly, without the need to swallow.

Another look at Laura, D32, and Brian Malaise. I've been to this Kwik Trip many times, but never seen anything quite like this.

[IrishEyes]

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Laura examining D32 for any obvious problems.

Once D32 was hydrated, Laura took him home and put him in her mews. This photo was taken right after he arrived. He was droopy and worn out. He received more fluids and she checked on him and assessed him throughout the night.

[IrishEyes]

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When she thought he was ready, she put him on a perch as part of her assessment. Could he perch? He could, although he didn't stay on the perch long.

He became more alert throughout the night and finally passed droppings at about three am. This was important, since he couldn't be fed until she knew his GI tract was working. Once he pooped, she fed him some tiny bits of venison. He was initially tentative, but quickly became interested in feeding. He was able to stand, feed, and even spent a little time with another eagle (not one of ours) that Laura was holding until it could be transferred.

ADDED
I cried a lot posting this.. watching D32 so helpless.. then seeing the love and caring of Dr. Laura Johnson and B Malaise .. brought happy tears .. their devotion to D 32 and all eagles is second to none... Keeping good thoughts and praying for D 32, D33 , DN9 and all eagles at SOAR!

[Philjo56France]

Good night/morning everyone, bonjour Bev, Elaine, Sunnybird …!
00h45 DM2 is in his post waiting in case of…

Mom, DM2, D32, D33

02h25

04h27 DM2 is preening

[IrishEyes]

MONDAY , JUNE10 , 2019

Good Morning Philjo , Elaine, Sunnybird and all!

7:24am
Parent perched in the trees

[elainemyrkle]

Good Morning and Bonjour everyone. Thank you so much for all the updates and pictures. It was so nice to see Mom and DM2 hanging out together this morning. I feel so bad for them. They're probably missing their babies, but on the other hand I'm so glad their babies are in good hands along with other eagles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa-F4Oc ... e=youtu.be

[IrishEyes]

Good Morning and Bonjour everyone. Thank you so much for all the updates and pictures. It was so nice to see Mom and DM2 hanging out together this morning. I feel so bad for them. They're probably missing their babies, but on the other hand I'm so glad their babies are in good hands along with other eagles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa-F4Oc ... e=youtu.be

Thanks for the video Elaine .. loves seeing Mom and DM2

[Sunnybird1995]

Awwww. . . . D32 is so sweet . . .
Look at the wonderful professionals that took care of D32.
Even in the parking lot.
It looks like D32 was making good progress, perching, eating, PS.
Wings Crossed that D32 will make even more progress with SOAR.
Thank you so much for your posts and updates.
Thanks also to all the Eagle Eyes that watch over the nest & parents.
Bonjour Philjo

[IrishEyes]

Awwww. . . . D32 is so sweet . . .
Look at the wonderful professionals that took care of D32.
Even in the parking lot.
It looks like D32 was making good progress, perching, eating, PS.
Wings Crossed that D32 will make even more progress with SOAR.
Thank you so much for your posts and updates.
Thanks also to all the Eagle Eyes that watch over the nest & parents.
Bonjour Philjo

Thanks and you are welcome Sunnybird!

[IrishEyes]

8:26p
Beautiful sunset

Goodnight Philjo , Elaine, Sunny and everyone !

Thoughts and Prayers for

Mom DM2 D32 D 33

[Philjo56France]

Good night/morning everyone, bonjour Bev, Elaine, Sunnybird
00h16 Mom or DM2 ? quiet Under the moonlight and no sign of bkackflies up there

05h32

[elainemyrkle]

Good Morning and Bonjour everyone, It looks like they're getting their day off to a good start. I didn't notice the black flies either, Philjo. I hope they have disappeared. Bev. that was a beautiful sunset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L36FT6T ... e=youtu.be

[IrishEyes]

Good Morning and Bonjour everyone, It looks like they're getting their day off to a good start. I didn't notice the black flies either, Philjo. I hope they have disappeared. Bev. that was a beautiful sunset.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L36FT6T ... e=youtu.be

Thanks Elaine ..love the video... sorry I wasn't here today!

9:05p
Parent ? Mom perched above the nest

Goodnight Philjo, Elaine and all !

Thoughts and Prayers for
Mom DM2 , D32 , D33

ADDED
It is raining and I think Mom and DM2 are perched above the nest .. not sure !


9:25pm

[Philjo56France]

Good night/morning everyone, bonjour Bev, Elaine, …!
23h49 Mom/DM2 is preening

Mom D, DM2, D32 & D33

[Philjo56France]

01h47 DM2/Mom ? is sleeping

and just awaked