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† 06-14-2024. Redding, Ca. Male Bald Eaglet †Sol†
†Sol
† °03-29-2024 @ 07h41 -
†06-14-2024 @ 10h40
† - 77 days old.
†Sol†, Liberty and Guardian younger beloved eaglet, Luna's younger beloved brother died in his nest (unknown cause) the nest tree is a dead tree and it is not possible to recover the body for possible analyses, in addition the parents are still watching over the poor remains and Luna his young sister needs her parents close to her to feed her so not chase Liberty and Guardian from the area is a priority.
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† 06-16-2024. Redding, Ca. Female Bald Eaglet †Luna†
†Luna
† °03-26-2024 @ 15h07 -
†06-16-2024 @ 11h00
† - 82 days old. (06-16 Last time seen alive)
†LUNA†, Liberty and Guardian older beloved eaglet, †Sol†'s older beloved sister. 06-18-2024, her remains were found and sent for analysis. One wing (bone) (ulna) was fractured and so not possible for her to fly... The necropsy results are still pending (09-09-2024).
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2024 Cause of death revealed for Redding eaglets after necropsy done on Luna
By
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheReddingEagles
https://www.facebook.com/KRCR7/videos/1272471394035731/
and
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/cause-of- ... ne-on-luna
REDDING, Calif. — Friends of the Redding Eagles (FORE) announced Monday they received the necropsy report on Luna, the Redding eaglet who died in June.
According to FORE, Krysta Rogers of Wildlife Health Laboratory (WHL). who worked on the examination, stated the cause of death was likely related to high temperatures experienced in the area early in the month.
FORE said the report from WHL, a part of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, also stated: "there were no indications of infections or exposure to toxins, although testing was limited by the poor condition of the remains."
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Luna's sibling Sol remained in the nest and reportedly also died during the same heat wave.
The parents of Luna and Sol, Liberty and Guardian, lost their nest in a storm in December and are currently in rebuilding mode on a new one. FORE said the results of the report made them more relieved to know the pair accepted a starter nest they created for the famous Redding eagles with more shade in a healthier tree to protect future eaglets.
They also said the update was only a summary of the full report stating,
At this time, we are still reviewing the very detailed information presented in the entire final necropsy report & we are consulting with our raptor rehab expert Marily Woodhouse on a few questions & clarifications on the findings. We also realize that some of the very graphic details of the report could be upsetting to many people who loved our Luna with all of their heart, so we want to be careful with how much of the final report we release publicly.
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According to FORE, there were no indications of West Nile Virus or Avian Influenza, also known as Bird Flu, present in the eaglet when it died.
https://www.facebook.com/FriendsoftheReddingEagles
Announcement 1/6/25:
We wanted to let you know that we have received the Final Necropsy Report on our Redding eaglet "Luna". We want to thank Krysta Rogers with the Wildlife Health Laboratory California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife for her hard work & thorough examination & extensive testing.
At this time, we are still reviewing the very detailed information presented in the entire Final Necropsy Report & we are consulting with our raptor rehab expert Marily Woodhouse on a few questions & clarifications on the findings. We also realize that some of the very graphic details of the report including the condition of Luna's remains could be upsetting to many people who loved our Luna with all of their heart, so we want to be thoughtful with how much of the Final Report we release publicly.
We would like to share this brief Summary that Krysta Rogers wrote so you will at least know what the findings revealed...
"Attached is the necropsy report for the eagle. Cause of death was likely related to the high temperatures in early June. There were no indications of infections or exposure to toxins, although testing was limited by the poor condition of the remains."
Krysta also added this crucial information to the report:
"The unusually high temperatures in early to mid-June likely caused the eagle to leave its nest before it was physically ready. On June 11, when the eagle reportedly left the nest, the high temperature was 106°F. In early to mid-June 2024, there were two periods of consecutive days with temperatures above 100°F including June 5-7 when the maximum temperature ranged from 103°F to 106°F and June 10-12 when the maximum temperature ranged from 104°F to 106°F.
Additionally, the nighttime average low temperature for this week remained relatively high at 72°F. In early to mid-June 2023, the average high temperature was only 87°F during the day and 65°F at night, a temperature difference of 14 and 7 degrees, respectively.
Young birds in nests with little shade have few options to escape the heat and direct sunlight. During consecutive days of high heat, conditions in the nest may cause heat stress and the nestling may fall or jump from the nest when trying to escape the heat. The sibling of this eagle reportedly remained in the nest and died during this period of high heat. Heat stress may contribute to respiratory and/or cardiovascular strain, dehydration, and/or damage to the organs and gastrointestinal tract."
Krysta Rogers
WILDLIFE HEALTH LABORATORY
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
As upsetting as this is to read, the information makes us feel even more relieved that our beloved Redding Eagles Liberty & Guardian accepted the Starter Nest we built for them & will now be nesting in a LIVE Tree with shade & a canopy to help protect all of their future eaglets. And, it was also a huge relief to learn there were no indications of infections like West Nile Virus or Avian Influenza present.
At least we finally have some closure on the 2023-2024 Nesting Season & now it is time for us to follow the lead of our beloved Redding Eagles as we begin the next chapter of this amazing journey together.
Here's to New Beginnings!
Thank you to all of you for your never-ending patience & understanding. We appreciate all of you!
~Terri & the FORE Team
