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> From: "Anderson, Christopher D (DFW)"
> <Christopher.Anderson at dfw.wa.gov>
> Date: April 27, 2009 12:47:50 PM PDT
> To: "Larry Schwitters" <lpatters at ix.netcom.com>
> Cc: <byers345 at comcast.net>
> Subject: RE: [Tweeters] Possible injured bald eagle in Seattle
> water reservoir
>
> Larry and Bill,
>
> Thanks for reporting this and passing information along. WDFW will
> respond to dangerous/problem wildlife, or harassed wildlife, where
> appropriate - generally if it is a situation of human cause,
> particularly malicious, and not part of natural processes. An
> example is where animals may be trapped and they may cause harm to
> humans and/or themselves, such as deer being trapped in
> transportation right-of-ways; or if someone is purposefully
> harassing or harming wildlife inappropriately, such as shooting at
> raptors; or where dangerous bear or cougar instances may be
> occurring . Outside of those cases of harassment or conflict
> situations, area rehabilitators are most appropriate to assist with
> general injured wildlife. Please call area rehabilitators in cases
> involving general injured wildlife situations, that are not
> malicious or causing a conflict (e.g. PAWS, Sarvey Wildlife).
>
> The enforcement program is usually the entity that responds for
> WDFW, where appropriate, as with the recent bald eagle that was
> trapped and injured on I-5 a while back, as you may recall. During
> office hours, calling WDFW and relaying the information, so as any
> appropriate instance can be relayed via dispatch to area enforcement
> officers, is much appreciated. Outside of business hours, calling
> your local District Office of Washington State Patrol and relaying
> information so they can dispatch a wildlife officer is appropriate.
>
> More info specifically on bald eagle management is found at:
> http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/diversty/soc/baldeagle/13harassment.htm
>
> Dangerous Wildlife Management::
> http://wdfw.wa.gov/enforcement/dangerous_problem_wildlife.html
>
> Rehabilitator resources:
> http://wdfw.wa.gov/wildlife/rehabilitation/index.html
>
>
> Sounds like the bird may have been caught, but it is plausible that
> it might have just been loafing, as they will do that occasionally -
> checking out the remnant water for a drink or bath - hard to say not
> seeing the bird myself. Bill's observations sounds like the bird
> likely got snagged on something, but have to consider why the bird
> decided to be in that spot too, e.g. to bathe or some other
> biologically explained need. Sounds like it was a head-
> scratcher ;) Good to hear that it seemingly moved on and was not in
> distress after a period.
>
> Thanks again for the concern, efforts, and providing information.
>
> Regards and good birding,
> __________________________________________________
>
> Chris Anderson
> Wildlife Biologist
> WDFW Region 4
> 16018 Mill Creek Blvd.
> Mill Creek, WA 98012
> 425.775.1311, ext 111
> Christopher.Anderson at dfw.wa.gov
> http://wdfw.wa.gov
> __________________________________________________
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>
>
>
> From: Larry Schwitters [mailto:lpatters at ix.netcom.com]
> Sent: Saturday, April 25, 2009 12:45 PM
> To: Anderson, Christopher D (DFW)
> Subject: Fwd: [Tweeters] Possible injured bald eagle in Seattle
> water reservoir
>
> Chris,
>
> Is this anything you should be bothered with?
>
> Larry
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: "Byers" <byers345 at comcast.net>
>> Date: April 25, 2009 11:06:22 AM PDT
>> To: <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
>> Subject: [Tweeters] Possible injured bald eagle in Seattle water
>> reservoir
>>
>> Hello, all:
>> I passed by the reservoir at 15th Ave NE and NE 75th street this
>> morning at 10:00. There was a bald eagle standing at the southeast
>> end, in the shallow water (the reservoir has been drained for
>> cleaning). It flapped its wings and tried to get airborne several
>> times. I was without binoculars, so could not assess the situation
>> accurately, but it appears that he must have a talon snagged in the
>> reservoir bottom. I came by the area again at 10:30, and he was
>> still there.
>> I called the Mill Creek office of the Washington Fish and Wildlife,
>> but they are closed and would not review messages until Monday. I
>> really do not know whom to contact. Can anyone advise me?
>> Bill Byers
>> 206-522-9778
>> Byers345 at comcast.net
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