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burdi:
Mystery illness striking down crows and merlins in Winnipeg
https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/video/2018/07/21/mystery-illness-striking-down-crows-and-merlins-in-winnipeg/
There's mention of a golden eagle who died from the illness that is killing crows and merlins in this video. And the wildlife centre had been planning to release the eagle in September. This is so sad to hear, but no further information was provided and I’m wondering where and when the eagle was rescued.
TPC, do you happen to know anything more about this golden eagle and have you heard of any other birds affected by this illness?
burdi:
The recent news regarding merlins and crows is worrisome and heartbreaking, I find. Thankfully those in the know are trying to find the cause as well as a way to treat the affected birds.
I’m including a couple more links with further information.
Birds sent for testing after abnormal number of deaths in some species
By Gabrielle Marchand: https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/birds-sent-for-testing-after-abnormal-number-of-deaths-in-some-species-1.4020630
What's Killing The Birds In Southern Manitoba?
By Shannon Dueck: https://steinbachonline.com/local/what-s-killing-the-birds-in-southern-manitoba
burdi:
'Getting a little strange': Unexplained jump in number of crows, merlins dying in Winnipeg, rehab centre says
Roughly 30 merlins, 50 crows died after coming to Prairie Wildlife rehab centre with odd symptoms this month
CBC News · Posted: Jul 18, 2018
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-crows-merlins-dying-1.4752106
Public awareness notice: PWRC has seen a large number of crows and Merlins coming into the centre and dying. This is not a typical year. If you see young Merlins on the ground or dead, please contact us 204-510-1855 asap as the dead ones are being tested for the cause.
https://www.facebook.com/pwildlife/photos/pb.134920943252207.-2207520000.1531954019./1742277922516493/?type=3&theater
bcbird:
Thanks for posting this article, Carly.
It was fascinating to learn how nature assures that calcium in the eggshell is not wasted.
It is used for slowly mineralizing the chick's skeleton and after the hatch the remainder is eaten and so taken back by the mother bird.
carly:
Scientists solve eggshell mystery of how chicks hatch
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/mar/30/scientists-solve-eggshell-mystery-of-how-chicks-hatch
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