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Alison:
An interesting article on Greg Septon, who has been the driving force behind the restoration of peregrines in Wisconsin for several decades.
Decades after getting it started, Racine native still guides state's peregrine falcon recovery
Greg Septon, founder of the Wisconsin peregrine falcon recovery project, holds a male peregrine chick at a We Energies plant in Port Washington. The chick was the 1,000th peregrine Septon has banded in Wisconsin over the last 30 years.
(Photo: Paul A. Smith)
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2018/11/16/peregrine-falcon-recovery-wisconsin-racine-natives-life-work/1760759002/
Jazzerkins:
That was a great read, TPC! What gorgeous pictures of gorgeous birds.
The Peregrine Chick:
This one I can't put on the Forum, the photos are just too lovely & large, you need to see them on the Nat Geo website!!
Inside a Sheikh's Plan to Protect the World's Fastest Animal
National Geographic - October 2018
Raising and training falcons in captivity can help conserve these beloved symbols of the Arabian Peninsula.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/10/protecting-falcons-worlds-fastest-animal/
carly:
How very sad. Rest in peace Phoenix :'(
Alison:
This morning brought the worst possible news from Regensburg.
Unfortunately, today I have sad news. Last night, the health of our Phoenix deteriorated rapidly. She could no longer keep food down, and became weaker and weaker. Ferdinand, our head of the bird station, drove her immediately to the vet, but there was no way to save her. There were, as we feared at first, severe internal injuries in the gastrointestinal tract, which were probably caused by the heat, or even by toxins or chemical burns. This, of course, is very bitter, especially for those who have been intensively concerned about the recovery of Phoenix. Thanks again to all of you who have generously sent donations to us. Such setbacks hurt, but do not dampen our zeal and commitment to nature and animals in emergency situations. We cannot allow ourselves to grieve for a very long time, because the next patients are waiting for our help. Thank you for your interest and your support!!
I had so much hoped that Phoenix was going to recover. This beautiful and courageous peregrine fought so valiantly to survive, and for a while she seemed to be winning her battle. :'( :'(
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