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MN / Elk River - 2008-22
maggieblue:
Thank you Alison for that happy story and the great photos. :)
I have to admit that I kept looking at the feet of the Elk River birds and couldn't understand why I couldn't see anything wrong. Nice to have the mystery solved. ::)
carly:
What a great report Alison, thank you for posting it. Sad to see how the weather all over North America has effected the wildlife this year but good to see the success stories as well :D
Alison:
--- Quote from: Antiologist on September 14, 2008, 19:58 ---I don't think it was the female perched outside in the rain. I watched it for a while and both feet looked normal, so I was guessing it was the male. The female has a damaged foot - I forget which one.
--- End quote ---
I was under the impression all season that the female was the same one as last year, who is missing two talons on one foot. When I read the 2008 Banding Report from Raptor Research, I found that there is a new, unbanded female at Great River this year. The female from last year, 30/B, returned to her former location at Sherco. She had moved to Great River last year after her nest box was destroyed by lightning. A new box was installed at Sherco, and 30/B and her mate had four babies at Sherco this year. Below is a pic of her babies, and a pic of one of the adults at Sherco.
carly:
Yes, I see and hear her ;D
maggieblue:
Mom, I think, has been back at the box for about 10 minutes, and making lots of noise. :)
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