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Peregrine Update (long)

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Dan haas

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Dan haas

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Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:56:14 -0400

Thanks to the MDOSPREY, a Peregrine Falcon lives to see another day:

This Tuesday evening, I sent Phil Davis an email in an attempt to find
out how how that injured falcon was fairing.  He gave me Ed in Lanham
(the gentleman who first reported the injured bird). Ed told me that
the falcon must've flown away, because he could no longer see it on
the roof below from his office window.  A few minutes later, Ed
emailed me back to inform me that the bird was actually still there on
the roof, alive and unable to fly in a shaded corner.  Smart bird.

That evening I made several calls and arranged for a rescue operation
by USFWS.  By Wednesday afternoon, the bird was inspected and
recovering at Tri State Bird Rescue
(http://www.tristatebird.org/index.htm) in Newark, DE.

I placed a follow-up call on Thursday evening.  The vet informed me
that the Peregrine is doing ok.  She was a little slow to respond,
still more than a bit dehydrated, but aside from that, she looked like
she might be able to recover and hopefully, be releaseable.  She may
have some fractured ribs and potential cognitive/brain issues. That
remains to be seen and time will tell if she recovers fully. The good
news is the wings and sternum are unbroken.

Regarding the plethora of bird strike window kills at this particular
office building, USFWS is taking action to get them treated and
corrected.  Some office workers estimate that over 600 birds have died
over the last few years since this building has been built.  While the
rescue was taking place, there were many building workers stunned
watching on their lunch break.  Hopefully, the situation will be
corrected soon.

In the meantime, I just wanted to mention that the folks at Tri-State
are doing an excellent job.

Thank you to MDOSPREY, Tri-State, Ed and Doug at the office for
helping with getting USFWS on the roof, Phil for sending the intial
email and yet again, Craig Koppie at USFWS for saving this falcon's
life.  And I will keep the OSPREY informed as to how the bird is
recovering and if there is a release date planned, I'll let everyone
know that as well.

Good (& safe) birding!
Dan Haas
West Annapolis, MD


ps.  The American Golden Plover was a nice treat this morning.  I
tried to get a few photos, but the iPhone on a scope trick in only so
good.  Maybe if Apple gives me that rebate, I'll go out and get a real
camera.