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OH / Columbus - Rhodes Tower - 2008-16
MayShowers:
There was an update on the Columbus Peregrine Falcon blog about Blaze:
We have received an update on Blaze. It appears that Blaze has an issue with her keel. For those that don't know, the keel is an extension of the breastbone. The keel provides an anchor where bird's wing muscles attach, this provides the leverage needed for flight. Not all birds have keels, flightless birds lack a keel structure.
The vet who examined the bird did say that since she is young, it is possible the keel will reform or she will build up enough strength to overcome her injuries. But nothing is for certain.
Right now she is at a wildlife rehabilitation facility where she has an 80 foot flight cage. She can fly the length of the cage, but it's difficult for her. She needs time and that's what we are going to give her. She is eating well and able to maneuver to high perches without any assistance. We will update the blog as new information becomes available but for now she will stay put and hopefully recover for a release later this summer.
irenekl:
Thanks for the update!
Moonstar:
Blaze one of the female chicks has had to be rexcued 3 times since she fledged. After this last rescue they decided to send her to re-hab in case there is something wrong that is not visible to a regulare check they do when a Peregrine needs to be rescued.
Here is the link to the blog there if anyone would like to read it.
http://ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.ca/
Moonstar:
The last chick, Blaze fledged this morning about 6:00 am. Apparently it was a good fledge, not an accident. No reports about any of the chicks as of yet. They are hoping for reports tomorrow as everyone heads back to work.
The Peregrine Chick:
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--- Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on June 07, 2014, 10:33 ---Do we know how the chicks got their names?
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They had a naming contest.
Another BIG THANKS goes out to the students, parents, teachers and faculty of Griffith Thomas Elementary School for participating in the Falcon Naming Contest.
http://ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.ca/2014/05/great-day-for-bling.html
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Thanks - I missed that in the blog. :)
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