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How To (And Not To) Transport Wild Birds

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Today’s topic comes from Tracy Anderson in Hawaii: what was the strangest container (or method of transport) in which you have received wildlife? Two wildlife biologists brought me a Golden Eagle inside a metal pipe.” A Red-Tailed Hawk wrapped in an oily rag and transported inside the guy’s pickup truck toolbox,” said Johanna Walton.

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Lightning Storms and Eagles

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It was the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department, calling to report a Bald Eagle standing “crumpled” in remote area near Wausau, Wisconsin. A waste truck driver had found the eagle, but was unable to stay with her until we could arrive. This eagle is not long for this world.”. We are off to rescue a Bald Eagle, kiddo!”

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Two Bald Eagles Survive Crash Landing

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Well, that brings a new meaning to the phrase “ the eagle has landed.” ” In the case of two Bald Eagles at the Duluth International Airport in Minnesota, the landing was of the not-so-smooth variety. During transport to a rehab center, one eagle made a quick escape. Birds News Bald Eagles'

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India’s Raptor Rescuers

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The sharp strings are a menace to passing birds – especially kites and other raptors – who cannot see them and sometimes suffer grievous, if not fatal, wounds. When Nadeem and Mohammed first began in 2003, few veterinarians would suture the wounds of birds, saying they were too small. We will not give up,” says Nadeem. “It