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I wouldn't have had the courage to do something like that because I would be too afraid that the bird would rip up my face or arm. I guess the eagle somehow sensed that the man was trying to help it.
Two weeks ago I came across a beautiful crane ambling across a busy 4 lane road near my home. It made it across to a planted field, still walking in what I considered an odd way. I couldn’t figure out why it didn’t just fly across and then I saw that only one wing seemed to be moving. I spent a long time trespassing onto that farmer’s land with a large carry all and a quilted vest, the only thing I could find in my car to maybe cover the bird with if I was able to catch it. I asked two passing cars to help, but no takers. Finally I got a few feet from the bird and made an attempt at a bird sound. It spread both wings and flew further away, so I was happy to see it capable. I guess my bird call is scary! LOL. I’ve rescued small birds before and have contacted the fish and wildlife department who led me to a local woman who cares for such incapacitated birds. This was on a Sunday and no such services were available when I called to get some advice. Sadly, the last time I rescued a bird and took it to that rehabilitator, upon returning home I hit another bird just feet away from the rescue! I was so undone! I try, though. It’s very rewarding to be able to help when they need it. I think I want to gather an animal rescue kit for the trunk of my car...So happy that this gentleman rescued the eagle! It is amazing how calm the eagle was! That beak!
Great story, and glad he was able to help the bird. Took a bit of courage for sure. A chance to hold an eagle like that doesn't come along very often. The right person was in the right place, at the right time.
I rescued an anhinga that was wandering around a busy intersection. He was flying to a canal and I guess he just flew too low and got hit.
They’ve got long necks and needle sharp beaks. Carrying one is not a job for someone with short arms or no eye protection!
My boss had a fit when I brought it back to the office to hold until South Florida Wildlife Center could pick it up. Good thing we had some cardboard boxes.
The bird made it, and the Center is an incredible place with fantastic people.
I rescued an anhinga that was wandering around a busy intersection. He was flying to a canal and I guess he just flew too low and got hit.
They’ve got long necks and needle sharp beaks. Carrying one is not a job for someone with short arms or no eye protection!
My boss had a fit when I brought it back to the office to hold until South Florida Wildlife Center could pick it up. Good thing we had some cardboard boxes.
The bird made it, and the Center is an incredible place with fantastic people.
Yes! The bird is healing, and feeding herself.
Here's another article, with pics of her on the highway (you can see that her wing is injured), and being sutured at the wildlife center. What a majestic bird!
There's also a photo of the motocyclist who rescued her--without his helmet lol.
Eagles have their own Darwin Awards, and this one made it. Animals who act inconsistent with survival do not add much to the gene pool.
The Eagle could have been injured through no fault of its own as sometimes people are injured. Things happen that are out of their control and ours. This happened near me, and I think it's great. The guy did a noble thing. He deserves to be acknowledged.
The Eagle could have been injured through no fault of its own as sometimes people are injured. Things happen that are out of their control and ours. This happened near me, and I think it's great. The guy did a noble thing. He deserves to be acknowledged.
That's exactly what I thought. Any number of things could've happened to that bird. Eagles DO fight each other, too, and her eye was also injured.
That was a foolish comment.
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