Stricken bald eagle found at Suffolk landfill released

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By Jim Washington
The Virginian-Pilot
© December 27, 2008

SUFFOLK

A young bald eagle is back in the wild after almost two weeks of medical treatment.

The eagle was found Dec. 15 on the ground at the Suffolk landfill, according to a release from Wildlife Response, Inc.

The organization gave the eagle temporary medical treatment and contacted the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro, the only place in the state allowed to treat bald eagles, according to the release.

The eagle survived a three-hour car trip, received additional treatment and made a full recovery before being returned to this area, the release said.

The eagle was released on Friday from Westover Plantation in Charles City, near the James River National Wildlife Refuge.

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What the aritcle didn't mention.......... (end)

Submitted by lb7879 on Mon, 12/29/2008 at 1:49 pm.

...Like most toxicity situations, nutritional support, fluid therapy, and time are all in the bird’s favor. The WCV did a great job & he looked like a totally different bird at the release than when I made that frantic call to them.
I frankly didn't think he'd make it overnight. It's great that the WCV is there for the Eagles. And, without the cooperation between & dedication of the WCV and WRI, this bird would not be flying over the James River right now.
Hope this clears up some of the confusion!
Lisa Barlow, LVT
President,
Wildlife Response, Inc.

What the article didn't mention.............

Submitted by lb7879 on Mon, 12/29/2008 at 1:35 pm.

...was the amount of effort & care it took to keep the bird - near death - alive. Nor the amount of time it took to arrange medical help and transportation. And most importantly, the cooperation between the two organizations - The Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) and Wildlife Response, Inc (WRI).
This bird was thought to be dead not once, but twice - the first by landfill employees who found it, & secondly by veterinary hospital employees after he received triage & initial care. He couldn't stand, was lethargic, & wasn't even able to hold his head up. I arrived to pick up the bird from the veterinary hospital & called the WCV for a medical consultation. It was thought that the bird had either a lead or organophosphate toxicity....

What kind of story is this?

Submitted by Jon1982 on Sat, 12/27/2008 at 9:38 pm.

What kind of writers are being hired by the Pilot? My sixth grade daughter could write a better story than this. It is no wonder you are losing subscribers. I certainly won't be buying a subscription anytime soon.