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Elaine L:
I am so sorry to read all the sad news about eagles. I can't believe that people still use poison - it is like something out of the dark ages.
I moved here to Parksville on Vancouver Island from Edmonton, Alberta, six months ago, and was delighted to observe six bald eagles while walking along the ocean path at Rathtrevor Beach. They were just riding the wind, much like falcons do. I could not see where the nest was, and I could not tell a parent from chicks, or whether they were even all related. I hate to be so uninformed about eagles, but now is as good a time as any to learn. I left our falcon watch behind in Edmonton, so I hope to find that there is some kind of eagle watch here, and the local nature group I have joined should be able to tell me more.
Perhaps others on this Forum have already reported on the eagles in Parksville, and I have just not seen it.
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: RCF on December 31, 2013, 18:05 ---State wildlife officials announced Tuesday that the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis., confirmed West Nile virus is the cause of the eagle deaths. Five more eagles are currently being treated in wildlife rehabilitation centers.
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Sad to lose so many but better to lose to a "natural" cause than say poisoning or other human impact ... West Nile may not have been endemic to North America until recently (1990s) but it is serious given the number of possible end results = WNV fever, meningitis, encephalitis, meningo-encephalitis, and it may or may not be present in poliomyelytis-like syndrome ...
For those wanting more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Nile_virus
Thanks for keeping an eye on this story RCF
RCF:
Dead Utah eagles killed by West Nile virus
State wildlife officials announced Tuesday that the National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis., confirmed West Nile virus is the cause of the eagle deaths. Five more eagles are currently being treated in wildlife rehabilitation centers.
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/57336899-78/virus-nile-west-wildlife.html.csp
birdcamfan:
I read about this in the paper today. So sad to hear.
Jazzerkins:
How sad. :'( I hope the authorities can determine what is killing these majestic birds.
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