posted by CROW Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc. 4/5/2023:
"Last night, the well-known fledgling Bald Eagle (23-959) or CE9- "Connick" (named by Window To Wildlife) fell from the nest on Captiva Island while branching. Staff coordinated with Window To Wildlife and trusted volunteer, Jim C., to perform the rescue last night. Jim then brought the patient in for evaluation this morning. Upon examination, our veterinarians noted the patient had a good body condition (2.9kg), but was moderately anemic and had evidence of three missing primary feathers with dried blood and two "loose" primary feathers. Vets expressed concern for anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning given the observed anemia (low red blood cell count) and started the patient on Vitamin K supplementation, as well as supportive fluids, vitamins, and nutrition.
Given the degree of the anemia and the issues with necessary flight feathers, the patient is not a candidate for renesting at this time. Further tests are pending, including radiographs, analysis of red and white blood cells (complete blood count), and testing for viral and nutritional diseases. CROW is in close contact with Florida Fish and Wildlife regarding this patient and will discuss the best steps as the fledgling becomes more stable."
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Topic: Captiva Eagles Captiva/Sanibel Island, Florida (Read 16967 times)