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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #315 on: January 05, 2016, 03:16:48 AM »

TULEYOME TALES: Yes. Bald eagles do nest in Yolo County, California. A fun blog with plenty of educational factoids.

http://www.dailydemocrat.com/article/NI/20160102/NEWS/160109985
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« Reply #316 on: January 05, 2016, 03:22:03 AM »

New photography book released from Haines photographer.

Where Eagles Gather ? The Story of the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

This is a 3:50 radio interview with the author/photographer, Joe Ordonez.

http://khns.org/decades-in-the-making-where-eagles-gather-released-to-much-fanfare
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« Reply #317 on: January 05, 2016, 03:24:17 AM »

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« Reply #318 on: January 05, 2016, 03:26:18 AM »

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« Reply #319 on: January 05, 2016, 03:33:26 AM »

Bald Eagles released in Wisconsin. Great video of two juvies enjoying their freedom!

http://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-cities/bald-eagles-released-on-little-lake-butte-des-morts
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« Reply #320 on: January 05, 2016, 03:37:37 AM »

Brackendale Provincial Park?s annual bald eagle count dips to 30-year low. David Hancock discusses the various reasons for the Vancouver area decline.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/brackendale-provincial-parks-bald-eagle-count-dips-to-30-year-low/article28014106/

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« Reply #321 on: January 07, 2016, 08:26:31 AM »

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« Reply #322 on: January 07, 2016, 08:28:38 AM »

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« Reply #323 on: January 07, 2016, 08:35:27 AM »

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« Reply #324 on: January 07, 2016, 08:37:53 AM »

Sitting Ducks: Why Millions of Arctic Seabirds Are in Danger. An important summary of the issues.

https://www.audubon.org/magazine/january-february-2016/sitting-ducks-why-millions-arctic

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« Reply #325 on: January 07, 2016, 08:55:07 AM »

Lots of different media coverage of the rescue of a sub-adult bald eagle in New Jersey.

Injured Bald Eagle Rescued From Tree In New Jersey Backyard. Full video.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2015/12/10/bald-eagle-rescued-pittstown-new-jersey/

Badly injured bald eagle under care after 3-day rescue (WATCH)

http://nj1015.com/badly-injured-bald-eagle-removed-from-tree-after-3-day-rescue/

Bald Eagle Rescued From NJ Backyard Injured By Gun Shot

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/12/11/bald-eagle-rescued-from-nj-backyard-injured-by-gun-shot/

Story with even more detail:  Bald eagle rescued from N.J. backyard was shot in the leg, X-rays show

http://www.nj.com/hunterdon/index.ssf/2015/12/bald_eagle_rescued_from_nj_back_yard_was_shot.html

Update: Bald eagle recovering post surgery; second pellet found. And it also has lead poisoning.

http://www.nj.com/hunterdon/index.ssf/2015/12/bald_eagle_recovering_post_surgery_second_pellet_f.html

Another update:  Reward Offered in New Jersey Bald Eagle Shooting

http://www.humanesociety.org/news/press_releases/2015/12/nj-bald-eagle-poaching-121415.html

And yet another update. New Jersey is taking this seriously!

Reward increased in bald eagle shooting

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/new-jersey/2015/12/21/reward-increased-bald-eagle-shooting/77705018/

Latest update: Lily, shot N.J. bald eagle, recovers from lead poisoning but has developed an infection.

http://www.nj.com/hunterdon/index.ssf/2015/12/bald_eagle_update.html

Update: Shot N.J. bald eagle 'Lily' recovering despite setbacks. Doesn't sound good.  :(

http://www.nj.com/hunterdon/index.ssf/2016/01/shot_bald_eagle_recovering_despite_setbacks.html
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« Reply #326 on: January 07, 2016, 09:27:16 AM »

Cape Coral family says cat killed by pair of bald eagles

https://www.winknews.com/2016/01/06/cat-killed-by-a-pair-of-bald-eagles/
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« Reply #327 on: January 07, 2016, 09:28:48 AM »

Bald Eagle wins epic mid-air battle for food with daring nose-dive to claim unlucky Prairie dog for its dinner

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3386699/Bald-Eagle-wins-epic-mid-air-battle-food-daring-nose-dive-claim-unlucky-Prairie-dog-dinner.html

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« Reply #328 on: January 07, 2016, 09:32:45 AM »

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Re: Birds in the News
« Reply #329 on: January 08, 2016, 07:13:04 AM »

Birder's Eye View: Caught up by a raptor. Fun and educational article. Here's a quote (emphasis added):

"Unless you happen to live on a creek, lagoon, or next-door to a fish hatchery, you are not likely to have eagles hunting in your backyard."

http://savannahnow.com/accent/2016-01-07/birders-eye-view-caught-raptor#
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