BREAKING NEWS JUNE-DECEMBER 2021

loza · **Posted:** Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:44 pm

Zamosc Poland

09/10 and 09/11 For two days there was 1 chicken in the nest and there were no falcons to eat it

12.41 pm

17.11

09/12 Today was the delivery

16.30

17.56

18.47 I think there was someone at dinner, but who moved the chickens to another place, I don't know .

19.25

It follows that 4 reintroduction boys are already hunting and rarely enjoy free food :7val:

loza · **Posted:** Tue Sep 14, 2021 1:16 pm

Zamosc POLAND

09/14 18.49 Young has dinner (2 chicks), not good Young has a damaged wing !!!

https://youtu.be/foZ6Dn6R440

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

California Condor #63 "Junipero" a single father at this point raising chick #1077 was noticed to have a foot injury of some sort a couple of days ago by cam viewers. Earlier this afternoon a close up was obtained and it is a very significant if not catastrophic injury/condition. It looks to me as if an amputation is the only thing left to do at this point, but do not know if condors can tolerate that and survive. There seems to be exposed bone proximal to the left ankle with gangrene distally. When he travels on the ground, he is hopping on the good extremity and is not using the left as a stabilizer. He seems to be capable of flight. Nobody has seen him eat or drink that I am aware of, but I have seen him perched on the rim of the watering hole and I did see when he was near the carcass this afternoon, start to reach over to pull at, but changed his mind before making contact. VWS response to cam viewers on the 13th, then below that is a screen capture from the afternoon of the 14th by Cali Condor:

Ventana Wildlife Soc Mod a day ago
9/13/2021 @ 4;22 pm (PST)
Hi Viewers,
Thank you for the reporting on Junipero's (#663) limp. We have Biologists in the area trying to locate Junipero to get a better look at his foot. It's difficult to say at this stage if he's injured or if he has something stuck to his foot. He is currently rearing a wild chick (#1077) as a solo parent so it's important we get a better look at his foot before we make our next move.
Thank you again for your keen cam observations, we greatly appreciate the support.
- VWS Condor Crew

Close up view of Junipero's left foot from 1545 on 9/14/21 by Cali Condor.

loza · **Posted:** Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:00 pm

Swinwk

Zamosc POLAND

09/15 18.50 - 19.22 Young 9YT has dinner ( 3 chicks). Young has a damaged wing still

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWOYLdEgnio

author : mi kra :15heartbeat:

Beth · **Posted:** Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:32 pm

Thanks Swinwk, sad...:(

Thanks Loza, hope for little one to recover...

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

From Eagle Country for those who do not do FB:

Eagle Country
Favorites · 9 hrs ·
Dear Friends of EC,
Happy fall to all Friends and viewers!
As most of you are aware, Nic and Vic, our resident eagles, did not return to the nest last year. We were all surprised at the turn of events and we miss them with you and simply trust that they are alive and well on their adventures elsewhere.
What did happen last season is that there were many visiting eagles as well as some territorial disputes. After extended and numerous visitations, we even started calling it our “EC Bed and Breakfast Season!” However, after several weeks, it became clear that there would not be a settled pair.
At this point, due to that fact and other extenuating circumstances, we have made the decision to pause our viewing season until we have confirmation of an established couple taking over the nest.
If or when we have that confirmation, we will go live and bring you the good news! Thanks for your patience and understanding!

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

Update from VWS on Junipero:

Update from VWS:

Ventana Wildlife Soc Mod 8 minutes ago
9/15/2021 @ 4 pm (PST)
Junipero Update
Hi Viewers,
A follow-up on Junipero's (#663, purple tag 63) injured leg/foot. He showed up briefly yesterday afternoon and stuck around just long enough to get a close look at his left leg/foot with the cam. Based on the footage, a condor team veterinarian confirmed that necrosis has taken over his lower leg and foot. As to what caused this, we can't determine that from the photo alone, possibly a bone break, but hard to say. He showed up again this afternoon and actually drank water and fed on a carcass briefly before he was flushed off by Shadow. We were able to get additional looks at his injury today and it does appear he may have signs of a bone break, again, not completely conclusive at this stage.
So this is a call to action for all condor cam watchers to keep an eye out for Junipero. Continue to post photos and provide details about his behavior, it's such a huge to help to us.
Despite his unfortunate situation, Junipero is still flying quite well and we even picked up his radio signal toward his nest site earlier this week. Junipero doesn't appear to be emaciated at this stage, which is very encouraging. As you know, wildlife are amazingly resilient and can overcome serious injuries in the wild and find ways to survive.
Junipero is currently rearing a wild chick (#1077) as a solo parent at an extremely remote nest location in Big Sur, so that makes his situation even more difficult. Chick #1077 is almost 6 months old and should be fledging any day now.
Current plan- The Pinnacles team is on standby and will be ready to trap him in the event he shows up at their release site. We will continue to track his movements very closely in Big Sur and keep baiting the feeding site in hopes of spotting him on the cam.
Big thanks to beabee Cali Condor
-VWS Condor Crew

catwoman · **Posted:** Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:56 am

Thank you, SWINWK for keeping us informed on Junipero. Hope they're able to save him. :girlsad3:

loza · **Posted:** Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:25 pm

Zamosc POLAND

09/16 There was a delivery of 4 chickens. One young, I don't know which one, ate two. Two chickens stayed overnight. In the morning of 09/17 around 9 am it was empty

09/17 16.58 after delivery

18.06 It's raining. One juvenile came for dinner ate 2 chickens and flew.

It wasn't the one with the sick wing

https://youtu.be/Lg3Cuf-dhmk

loza · **Posted:** Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:58 pm

Zamosc POLAND

09/19 18.13 There is no delivery today.

Young disappointed but probably hunted - a sharp departure

https://youtu.be/JiWEwgtRa9Q

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Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Tue Sep 21, 2021 4:59 pm

First penguins sighted at the GARS O'Higgins base.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

Junipero has not been seen since Friday morning the 17th at the Big Sur Sanctuary (he could be seen standing beside a carcass at that time, but did not eat), however they picked up a signal showing Junipero was "toward" his remote nest site yesterday the 21st. Update from VWS:

Ventana Wildlife Soc Mod • 7 hours ago • edited
9/22/2021 @ 1 pm (PST)
Condor Update
Hi Viewers,
A follow-up on Junipero's (#663, purple tag 63) injured leg/foot. We are hopeful he will visit the sanctuary to feed in the next day or two to get a look at his leg injury. Please continue to post photos and provide details about his behavior, it's such a huge to help to us.
Despite his unfortunate situation, Junipero is still flying quite well and we even picked up his radio signal toward his nest yesterday. Junipero is currently rearing a wild chick (#1077) as a solo parent at an extremely remote nest location in Big Sur, so that makes his situation even more difficult. Chick #1077 is almost 6 months old and should be fledging any day now. The Pinnacles team is still on standby to trap him in the event he shows up at their release site. We will continue to track his movements very closely in Big Sur and keep baiting the feeding site in hopes of spotting him on the cam.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

After a little over 3 years, federal charges were brought against the 3 men who breached Brooks Falls:

"Anchorage Daily News"

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

AEF to build world's largest bird rehabilitation center in Tennessee:

"WVLT 8 News"

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

Radio signal picked up again yesterday from Junipero. Update from VWS:

Ventana Wildlife Soc Mod • 5 hours ago
Hi everyone,
Good news, Junipero (663) was picked up by radio signal yesterday toward his nest site. However, he has not been observed on the cam recently, so we have no new information on the condition of his injured leg. We are encouraged he's still moving around and that could also indicate he's finding wild sources of food for his chick, #1077.
Keep your eyes on the cam, he could show up at any time!

bev. · **Posted:** Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:11 am

Ma, from Berry eagles, was spotted at yet another lake, by Atlanta yacht club. Warms my heart to see this. She just knew her time at Berry was up. There will never be another, like her. So never give up on eagles and falcons etc. That are displaced. So many , know , when their days of nesting are up. :7val:

bev. · **Posted:** Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:12 am

I will be back with all the bands of my Alberta falcons later this evening. Sorry, so late, but life takes unexpected turns.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12717

It's Fat Bear Week @ Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park. Voting began today and ends in less than 4 hours for todays contenders. Voting is "bracket style as seen in March Madness" and daily from 12:00-9:00 pm EDST from now through 10/5/21 which will be Fat Bear Tuesday and we get to vote between the final 2 contenders.

Here's this years brackets with contenders:

Click on to enlarge.

Vote here @ this link:

If link doesn't work, type fatbearweek.org to vote.

Good Luck Bears! Go Grazer!!

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Wed Sep 29, 2021 7:12 pm

First hatch for Melbourne Australia falcons!
Calendar updated.

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