April 2010
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Update on Eagle at the Wildlife Center of Virginia
The following is from an announcement forwarded by the Wildlife Center of Virginia. As our veiwers may recall, in 2008 the DGIF Wildlife Veterninarian removed the lone eaglet from this nest due to a large and potentially life-threatening Avian Pox lesion. DGIF staff then transported the bird to the WCV for care (photo courtesy of the Wildlife Center of Virginia).
The Wildlife Center of...
Update Regarding Banding/Transmitter
The banding of eagles and use of satellite telemetry provides important information about how bald eagles migrate and utilize their environment. The need to gather this information is always balanced by researchers against the level of disturbance such activities entail. To ensure that the well-being of the eagles is the paramount concern, some changes are being made to the banding and transmitter...
Standing on Their Own Two Feet
The eaglets have begun standing on their feet. This is an important developmental step for them. It indicates that they are growing stronger and more coordinated. Being able to stand also makes it possible for the eaglets to begin feeding themselves. In order to tear their food, the chicks need to be able to hold it down by standing on it. We will continue to see the adults help with feeding as...
Birds of a Feather
The eaglets at the Norfolk Botanical Garden are growing rapidly. At this point in their development they may add as much as 130 grams (roughly 4.5 ounces) in weight per day! Keep in mind that when they hatched these chicks weighed only about 2.5 to 3 ounces (71-85 grams).
In addition to adding mass these chicks are also adding feathers. We can begin to see brown feathers growing in on the...
