|
|
Post by grammyk on Nov 13, 2008 15:19:37 GMT 1
One of our now many eagles was released back to the wild here. We are very fortunate to see them all the time now. There are many nests along the Allegheny river that runs through our little county so we have great opportunity to "bird watch". There's nothing like it.  Warren Times Observer; Nov. 13, 2008 Freedom Spirit's wings took to the sky once again after being in physical rehabilitation for more than nine months. The female American bald eagle named Freedom Spirit, was released back into the wild this past Friday after suffering from a broken wing. The four-year old eagle was taken to State Game Land 143 in Garland where she was re-introduced back into her native habitat by Game Commission personnel as well as Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation Center staff who helped nurse the bird back to health. The eagle was struck by a vehicle in early January of this year near Pittsfield along Route 6 and taken to Tamarack in Saegertown to have surgery on the broken wing. "It was truly beautiful and touching to see her soar again," said Sue DeArment. "She started off slow and hopped on the ground for a little while, but finally we saw her go up to a 25 foot branch and do a little preening and rousing of the feathers which was a sight to see outside." DeArment said it took about an hour and a half to see her soar up above the branches. "She turned and looked at us and then glided away," said DeArment. "It was really amazing." Regis Stanko of the Game Commission said Freedom Spirit was reported later in the day about a mile from the site. "It took a while for her to get used to the outdoors since she had a previous flight pattern developed from being indoors for so long, but once she gets familiar with her surroundings she will be fine," said Stanko. "In 2008 there were six reported eagle nests in Warren County and 155 state wide, but each nest represents a pair; so that indicates there are significantly more eagles out in the wild now." "I am just really glad that we held the hope to get her second chance to be free," said Sue DeArment, director of Tamarack in Saegertown. " If it wasn't for my dedicated team we wouldn't be where we are. We have learned so much with her being here. We are still researching new ways to rehabilitate and hopefully make the stay shorter and easier for the birds." DeArment said she hopes that for the next eagle that is brought in, the team will be better prepared and know how to handle different problems they are faced with. "The numbers are increasing in the eagle population and I am proud to have an excellent volunteer eagle team developed," said DeArment. |
|
|
|
Post by valpomike on Nov 13, 2008 16:37:07 GMT 1
We, also have them in our area, they are a great bird. We look for them whenever we are out in the woods. Something you all want to look for.
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by locopolaco on Nov 13, 2008 17:01:22 GMT 1
there are loads of bald eagles in Indiana.
|
|
|
|
Post by valpomike on Nov 13, 2008 19:32:26 GMT 1
Yes, and many in the Mid West, not loads, but many.
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by jeanne on Nov 16, 2008 12:51:41 GMT 1
And they are making a strong comeback here in Massachusetts. I live along a major river, and I see them on occasion. In fact, on the morning of Nov. 11th I was driving across a bridge that spans the river and one was flying parallel to the river just in front of me...a spectacular sight!
|
|
|
|
Post by valpomike on Nov 16, 2008 18:39:48 GMT 1
They better watch out for the hood in Indy where they would think they are chickens and try and catch and cook them, or even B.B.Q. them.
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by Bonobo on Nov 16, 2008 21:51:30 GMT 1
They better watch out for the hood in Indy where they would think they are chickens and try and catch and cook them, or even B.B.Q. them. Mike How did you know? When I was a hood in NY, I used to catch chicken, break their necks and barbecue them.... I saved a lot of dough.... |
|
|
|
Post by valpomike on Nov 17, 2008 0:16:39 GMT 1
I don't think you ever lived even near the hood in New York, or even know what the American hood is. Am I correct?
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by nancym on Nov 17, 2008 5:38:28 GMT 1
And they are making a strong comeback here in Massachusetts. I live along a major river, and I see them on occasion. In fact, on the morning of Nov. 11th I was driving across a bridge that spans the river and one was flying parallel to the river just in front of me...a spectacular sight! jeanne, I am very jealous of this report! In the past 2 years I have become quite enamored of eagles (and other birds of prey). I have heard reports that an eagle or two has been spotted bout 1/2 hour from where I live (in Massachusetts), but I have never seen one. I have watched several webcams focused on eagles' nest, though ... it is hard to get work done some days. |
|
|
|
Post by Bonobo on Nov 17, 2008 14:16:21 GMT 1
I don't think you ever lived even near the hood in New York, or even know what the American hood is. Am I correct? Mike I lived in Williamsburg in Puerto Rican district. |
|
|
|
Post by valpomike on Nov 17, 2008 15:59:12 GMT 1
That, by no means, is the hood. I can show you hood, when you are ready.
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by locopolaco on Nov 17, 2008 17:30:44 GMT 1
And they are making a strong comeback here in Massachusetts. I live along a major river, and I see them on occasion. In fact, on the morning of Nov. 11th I was driving across a bridge that spans the river and one was flying parallel to the river just in front of me...a spectacular sight! jeanne, I am very jealous of this report! In the past 2 years I have become quite enamored of eagles (and other birds of prey). I have heard reports that an eagle or two has been spotted bout 1/2 hour from where I live (in Massachusetts), but I have never seen one. I have watched several webcams focused on eagles' nest, though ... it is hard to get work done some days. there are hardly any eadles in Mass? hmm.. but you guys have wild swans though.  |
|
|
|
Post by jeanne on Nov 18, 2008 1:18:08 GMT 1
And they are making a strong comeback here in Massachusetts. I live along a major river, and I see them on occasion. In fact, on the morning of Nov. 11th I was driving across a bridge that spans the river and one was flying parallel to the river just in front of me...a spectacular sight! jeanne, I am very jealous of this report! In the past 2 years I have become quite enamored of eagles (and other birds of prey). I have heard reports that an eagle or two has been spotted bout 1/2 hour from where I live (in Massachusetts), but I have never seen one. I have watched several webcams focused on eagles' nest, though ... it is hard to get work done some days. Nancy, I think I've seen eagles about 4 times in the past ten years. The times I have seen them they have been flying over in the vicinity of my neighborhood. About three years ago it was reported in the newspaper that an eagle's nest had been spotted along the river with two eaglets in it. Since it was the first spotting of a nest with hatched young, it was a real big deal and the newspaper even had a contest to name the young! The location remained a HUGE secret though, until the young fledged. We did find out, however, where the nest was because it was the father of one of my daughter's high school friends who had originally spotted it and it was in their yard! Though the friend told my daughter we could go over and see the nest, I never did, because my daughter was away at college at the time and I would feel funny showing up at their door and saying "We're here to see your eagles!" By the way, the names that won the contest were 'Merry' and "Mack", so Nancy, does that give you a clue where they were spotted?  |
|
|
|
Post by jeanne on Nov 18, 2008 1:22:35 GMT 1
jeanne, I am very jealous of this report! In the past 2 years I have become quite enamored of eagles (and other birds of prey). I have heard reports that an eagle or two has been spotted bout 1/2 hour from where I live (in Massachusetts), but I have never seen one. I have watched several webcams focused on eagles' nest, though ... it is hard to get work done some days. there are hardly any eadles in Mass? hmm.. but you guys have wild swans though. Loco, I wouldn't say we have "hardly" any eagles here...the populations are spotty, though. They seem to concentrated in certain areas. The huge Quabbin Reservoir in the middle of the state supposedly has many. And...yes we do have wild swans! How did you know? |
|
|
|
Post by locopolaco on Nov 18, 2008 18:04:30 GMT 1
there are hardly any eadles in Mass? hmm.. but you guys have wild swans though. Loco, I wouldn't say we have "hardly" any eagles here...the populations are spotty, though. They seem to concentrated in certain areas. The huge Quabbin Reservoir in the middle of the state supposedly has many. And...yes we do have wild swans! How did you know? do you like riddles? draw a line from windsor-cornish ****** to gilette *****; i like tea parties; and i like my hole in woods. |
|
|
|
Post by jeanne on Nov 19, 2008 3:35:32 GMT 1
Loco, I wouldn't say we have "hardly" any eagles here...the populations are spotty, though. They seem to concentrated in certain areas. The huge Quabbin Reservoir in the middle of the state supposedly has many. And...yes we do have wild swans! How did you know? do you like riddles? draw a line from windsor-cornish ****** to gilette *****; i like tea parties; and i like my hole in woods. Ok....so it's something about Woods Hole and Boston... do you mean the Windsor-Cornish bridge between NH and VT?... and what about Gilette? They had a place in Boston, but didn't they move?? Or... I get it...Gillette Stadium? It's all very cryptic but I guess it all means that those are the places you've been in New England, n'est-ce pas? And did you see swans in those particular places? I know they have swans in Foxboro where the stadium is because I've seen them before. Woods Hole would also have them as they like the warmer water south of the Cape. I guess they would also probably be where the Windsor-Cornish Bridge is, and the swans in Boston might be of a different variety... on the pond in the Public Gardens...the kind you ride on... |
|
|
|
Post by locopolaco on Nov 19, 2008 14:16:40 GMT 1
very good. Gilette Castle.. i don't think i have seen the swans by the covered bridge but i know i saw them on down on the CT river. it might have been in CT but i know they are on the river. i don't really recall if i did see them in Boston harbor but possibly in the park? (the commons?) |
|
|
|
Post by jeanne on Nov 20, 2008 1:03:24 GMT 1
very good. Gilette Castle.. i don't think i have seen the swans by the covered bridge but i know i saw them on down on the CT river. it might have been in CT but i know they are on the river. i don't really recall if i did see them in Boston harbor but possibly in the park? (the commons?) I really thought that by mentioning Boston you were referring to the famous 'Swan Boats' that ply their trade on the pond in the Public Garden' in downtown Boston. They're very well-known...no self-respecting tourist would leave Boston without visiting the Swan Boats. Ever read 'Make Way for Ducklings' when you were a kid? |
|
|
|
Post by nancym on Nov 24, 2008 6:03:21 GMT 1
Merry and Mack the eagles - yup, I got it!  Woods Hole? I know it well ;D We do have wild mute swans near where I live - I spent the summer following one family - and took several hundred pictures. Sadly, they are considered an invasive species and the state agencies would rather see them die off than help them if there is a problem. |
|
