The Wildlife Corner

[Sunnybird1995]

Sweet E14
Merci Philjo for your Memorial for E14

[Philjo56France]

Sweet E14
Merci Philjo for your Memorial for E14

[Philjo56France]

By BEL-a-Donna
It was the 01-20-2024
Berry College Eagles: Both Eggs Failed

Berry College Eagles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9hPezr1Aw4

[Kitcat11848]

So sad for Berry College nest this year.

[Philjo56France]

From https://www.facebook.com/berrycollegeeagles

berrycollegeeagles

berrycollegeeagles

[Philjo56France]

From https://www.facebook.com/RaptorResourceProject

and
From https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleyraptors

[Philjo56France]

Big Bear Ca
Jackie and Shadow's nest

Jackie & Shadow and Egg#1
01-25-2024 Egg#1 @ 16h55

Jackie & Shadow and Egg#2
01-28-2023 Egg#2 @ 13h59

[Philjo56France]

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078985784246
Raptors Rise Rehabilitation Center

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=37 ... 2081913315

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=373 ... 2081913315

[Philjo56France]

From https://www.facebook.com/RescueReleaseRepeat

facebook.com/RescueReleaseRepeat

and https://www.facebook.com/HumaneIndianaWildlife

Humane Indiana Wildlife
14 h
·
Late yesterday afternoon, a sub-adult Bald Eagle was transferred to our facility by a volunteer, named Raven, from Rescue Release Repeat of South Bend. The Eagle, that we presume to be male based on its size and weight, had been found by local birder, and photographer Jeff B. at Potato Creek State Park. Jeff was able to get into contact with park officials and the bird was able to make its way to our facility.
Upon admission, our team had two primary concerns, Avian Influenza and lead toxicity. Both result in depressed behaviors, seizing, lethargy, and tremors. Our team immediately conducted a blood lead analysis, using our Lead Care II machine, and were able to determine that Lead Toxicity was the result of this birds condition. The range of toxicity, on the analyzer, runs from 3µg/dL to 60µg/dL. Once you move above 60, the machine reads an error message. When levels are far too high to even read an error message, the analyzer reads "Test Failed". The results for this bird indicated a total test failure. Its lead toxicity was at a level that was very likely going to be lethal for this individual.
Our team provided stabilizing care, administering fluids, a critical care food alternative, and began chelation therapy. With lead levels as high as they were, and with as poor of body condition as he was in, we were not terribly surprised to find that he had sadly passed away overnight.
For most eagles with acute poisoning, the prognosis is not good. For those with non-lethal exposures (aka “subclinical levels), treatment is a long, grueling process that often costs thousands of dollars. Even after weeks of injectable and oral chelation therapy, the neurological side effects of lead may be permanent and result in the bird being deemed non-releasable. Even a small exposure to lead can cause devastating illness in eagles. Common symptoms include brain swelling, respiratory distress, muscle weakness, dehydration, starvation, kidney and liver damage, and seizures. Associated neurological damage can result in loss of vision, coordination, and nerve function; the bird may appear “drunk” or be unable to stand. The feces often turn a vibrant, sickening green. A lead fragment the size of a grain of rice is lethal to a mature bald eagle, meaning that a standard 150 grain lead bullet can poison 10 eagles. The deadly metal accumulates in an eagle’s system over the course of their lives, meaning that there is no safe amount of lead exposure. For this reason, lead is often called “the silent killer.”
Sportsmen and sportswomen have a longstanding history of championing conservation, both through protecting habitats and wildlife management. A recent survey by Ducks Unlimited suggests that hunters are more than three times as likely as nonhunters to participate in organized wildlife conservation efforts (Young).
The research on lead toxicosis in bald eagles indicates that these exposures are unintended consequences from lead ammunition fragments and lead fishing tackle that are left behind in the field. Because these exposures are accidental, such as when a fish breaks the line or when a gut pile is left behind, the best way to decrease the risk of lead exposure is to transition to non-lead ammunition and tackle. Education around this issue is imperative not just for the health of bald eagles but also humans. Lead fragments from ammunition spread far beyond the wound channel. This means that fragments may exist in gut piles left behind in the field, and it also poses a risk to meat processed for human consumption. A study using 324 randomly selected venison packages from processors found that 34% contained as much as 150 separate lead fragments (Hunt et al., 2009).
To help us continue our mission to test and provide medical care for wildlife impacted by lead toxicosis please consider making a donation at www.humaneindiana.org/wildlife-donate. We are incredibly grateful to both Jeff and Raven for their assistance getting this bird into our care. For Raven, an army veteran from the Gulf War, transporting our national symbol was a very meaningful endeavor. We are thankful for her service.

facebook.com/HumaneIndianaWildlife

[Philjo56France]

Big Bear Ca
Jackie and Shadow's nest

Even if it could be a good news for some other peoples, the few of the story of this nest i know, let me think that this is may be not a so good news and it will depend of the weather, later...


Jackie & Shadow and Egg#3

01-31-2024 @ 17h58

[Philjo56France]

From https://www.facebook.com/RescueReleaseRepeat
2024-01-31_07h00_20.jpg


and https://www.facebook.com/HumaneIndianaWildlife

Humane Indiana Wildlife
14 h
·
Late yesterday afternoon, a sub-adult Bald Eagle was transferred to our facility by a volunteer, named Raven, from Rescue Release Repeat of South Bend. The Eagle, that we presume to be male based on its size and weight, had been found by local birder, and photographer Jeff B. at Potato Creek State Park. Jeff was able to get into contact with park officials and the bird was able to make its way to our facility.
Upon admission, our team had two primary concerns, Avian Influenza and lead toxicity. Both result in depressed behaviors, seizing, lethargy, and tremors. Our team immediately conducted a blood lead analysis, using our Lead Care II machine, and were able to determine that Lead Toxicity was the result of this birds condition. The range of toxicity, on the analyzer, runs from 3µg/dL to 60µg/dL. Once you move above 60, the machine reads an error message. When levels are far too high to even read an error message, the analyzer reads "Test Failed". The results for this bird indicated a total test failure. Its lead toxicity was at a level that was very likely going to be lethal for this individual.
Our team provided stabilizing care, administering fluids, a critical care food alternative, and began chelation therapy. With lead levels as high as they were, and with as poor of body condition as he was in, we were not terribly surprised to find that he had sadly passed away overnight.
For most eagles with acute poisoning, the prognosis is not good. For those with non-lethal exposures (aka “subclinical levels), treatment is a long, grueling process that often costs thousands of dollars. Even after weeks of injectable and oral chelation therapy, the neurological side effects of lead may be permanent and result in the bird being deemed non-releasable. Even a small exposure to lead can cause devastating illness in eagles. Common symptoms include brain swelling, respiratory distress, muscle weakness, dehydration, starvation, kidney and liver damage, and seizures. Associated neurological damage can result in loss of vision, coordination, and nerve function; the bird may appear “drunk” or be unable to stand. The feces often turn a vibrant, sickening green. A lead fragment the size of a grain of rice is lethal to a mature bald eagle, meaning that a standard 150 grain lead bullet can poison 10 eagles. The deadly metal accumulates in an eagle’s system over the course of their lives, meaning that there is no safe amount of lead exposure. For this reason, lead is often called “the silent killer.”
Sportsmen and sportswomen have a longstanding history of championing conservation, both through protecting habitats and wildlife management. A recent survey by Ducks Unlimited suggests that hunters are more than three times as likely as nonhunters to participate in organized wildlife conservation efforts (Young).
The research on lead toxicosis in bald eagles indicates that these exposures are unintended consequences from lead ammunition fragments and lead fishing tackle that are left behind in the field. Because these exposures are accidental, such as when a fish breaks the line or when a gut pile is left behind, the best way to decrease the risk of lead exposure is to transition to non-lead ammunition and tackle. Education around this issue is imperative not just for the health of bald eagles but also humans. Lead fragments from ammunition spread far beyond the wound channel. This means that fragments may exist in gut piles left behind in the field, and it also poses a risk to meat processed for human consumption. A study using 324 randomly selected venison packages from processors found that 34% contained as much as 150 separate lead fragments (Hunt et al., 2009).
To help us continue our mission to test and provide medical care for wildlife impacted by lead toxicosis please consider making a donation at www.humaneindiana.org/wildlife-donate. We are incredibly grateful to both Jeff and Raven for their assistance getting this bird into our care. For Raven, an army veteran from the Gulf War, transporting our national symbol was a very meaningful endeavor. We are thankful for her service.
2024-01-31_07h01_16.jpg

https://www.wndu.com/2024/01/31/wildlif ... Dn66dzzN5M

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[Philjo56France]

02-02-2024

Already one year


MIA 02-02-2023 after 17h36. SWFEC, Fort Myers, Florida : Bald Eagle Harriet.
°2006-2023

The Queen of Fort Myers, the Mom of more than 22 eaglets,
Hope, Honor (2013) -- †E3†, E4 (2014) -- †E5†, E6 (2015) -- with †Ozzie†.
E7, E8 (2016) -- E9 (2017) -- E10, E11 (2018) -- E12, E13 (2019) -- †E14†, 2nd clutch E15, E16 (2020) -- E17, E18 (2021) -- E19, E20 (2022) -- E21, E22 (2022) with M15.
The Ozzie's widow & M15's mate.
The Mother of 2 growing eaglets (< 1 month old) E21 & E22 (2023) With M15.
Harriet is more than 30/35 yo.

M15 (left) E9 and Harriet (right)

M15 (left) E14 and Harriet (right)

She is Harriet

Following her previous mate †Ozzie† 09-29-2015, her offsprings already disappeared †E3† 02-02-2014 @40do 04h39, †E5† 01-20-2015 @~25do 09h16, †E14† 01-15-2020 @ 26do 13h27, and may be some others are flying around her to support her, show her their love, direct her to the nest and at worst to welcome her from where she can watch over M15 and all her still living offsprings....

From sperantaexista1
SWFL Eagles ~ Right Here Waiting For You... Have You Seen My Harriet? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6URHSUp9w0

SWFL Eagles ~ Come Home, Harriet! I'll Fix You! Moon, The Messenger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTCrLkUB5Og

[Philjo56France]

From https://www.facebook.com/CROWClinic

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=91 ... 4096434393


Fly high and freely with always a full crop, Talon! Rest In Peace beautiful bird. At his last moment, Talon dezipped his feathered coat and his soul flew toward the heaven where we can see a new born star among all the previous one. Finally he joined Many guys from his family and so many he helped so good during his long life. Respect for that even if never you were ask to do that. Time to rest Talon.

[Philjo56France]

From https://www.facebook.com/WorldBirdSanctuary

Do you remember Murphy ? viewtopic.php?p=686259#p686259

WorldBirdSanctuary

WorldBirdSanctuary

Video https://www.facebook.com/WorldBirdSanct ... 193495319/

[Philjo56France]

From https://www.facebook.com/RaptorCenterofTampaBay 1/3

RaptorCenterofTampaBay

RaptorCenterofTampaBay