Other Peregrine Projects > USA Peregrines
AZ / Phoenix - 2016-17
Alison:
Posted by AGFD seven minutes ago:
After receiving a positive examination earlier this afternoon, the downtown Phoenix peregrine chick was returned to the nest. Unfortunately, it appears the trauma of the fall, combined with the unseasonably high temperatures, proved too much for the chick, which has died.
Earlier the chick underwent a physical examination, was hydrated and underwent X-rays to check for any broken bones. It was found to be well enough to be returned to the nest. It's likely the chick succumbed to an internal injury that was not evident during its exam earlier today.
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Alison:
I think the wildlife people are aware of what has happened. The cam has now been turned to face away from the nest.
Alison:
A few pics of Dad desperately trying to help his chick:
Dad stayed with his chick for a long time, but he has now left the nest. I am so sad that we have lost this precious little chick. :( :(
RCF:
This was posted on the chat by someone replying to a question.
AZGFD rescued Rocky today, brought him back up to nestbox from rooftop he fell on abt 12:47 PM PST. As far as they could tell he was fine but not knowing he had internal injuried. AZGFD were closed and made this special trip. Seems from observation Rocky died abt 2:00 PM PST was not breathing or moving anymore. He fell backwards and slipped off onto rooftop abt 8:35 AM PST when trying to get back into nestbox. AZGFD did all they could and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
RCF:
The chick hasn't moved in over an hour, I am pretty sure it has passed. :'( I watched while the male parent was hovering over it and I could not see the chick breathing. Anyway, it is pretty sad considering what the chick had already been through and how well it was doing. :(
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