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PruJoy · **Posted:** Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:11 am

That is a great update - so informative - thanx so much for the heads up on that SGB :thumbsup:

Beth · **Posted:** Sun Dec 13, 2009 1:59 pm

Update on Duckie-Loon...

We continue to prepare the Common Loon, Duckie for his trip to the Gulf of Mexico. He is eating voraciously
( thanks Hilger Baits) and is getting stronger by the minute.

This site is great to read, thanks again Kitten for posting!

Beth · **Posted:** Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:13 pm

Nice winter bird site I found on the Hungarian forum
Only problem is you have to refresh...
Fort Valley, Rocky Mtns.

Earlier today...

Beth · **Posted:** Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:51 pm

Isn't this sweet...No birds but maybe tomorrow!

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:01 pm

Aww how special and cheery :ccandelf:

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:52 pm

I like this site alot!! :banasan:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

You got some nice pics, Beth!!

PruJoy · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:48 pm

LUV

that mini-me Snowman & his fine feathered friends - they like him too!

kittenface · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:39 am

Monday, December 14, 2009
Duck Lake Loon Prepares to Migrate to the Gulf of Mexico!
There is a cute video here of him eating

http://raptoreducationgroup.blogspot.com/

PruJoy · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:05 am

Thanx for the update on Duckie, KF :thumbsup:

so look forward to knowing how he goes tomorrow on release & O Mi Gosh! I read down the blog & saw the pics of the Bald Eagle - did you see how big his talons are compared to the handler's hand!!!

kittenface · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:43 pm

Duckie is on his way
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Loon Leaves REGI, Eagle Update

http://raptoreducationgroup.blogspot.com/

PruJoy · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:52 pm

Thanks again KF for the latest Duckie update - however, I couldn't quite work out what they are doing with him - it sounds as though they are driving him all day & stopping at a motel somewhere before releasing him - are they trying to get him farther south???

They wouldn't be driving him all the way to Mexico would they??? Any feedback appreciated :roll:

kittenface · **Posted:** Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:18 pm

GO DUCKIE GO
Friday, December 18, 2009
Common Loon Released In Gulf of Mexico
We have great news today from Pensacola,Florida. "Duckie" was successfully
released on the Gulf Islands National Sea Shores. We will have photos and
a video of the release in a few days.

By all reports however the release was spectacular and could not have
gone better.

The Common Loon from Duck Lake, WI was released about noon on 12-17-09.
He was cautious when he swam into the lagoon adjoining a larger bay.
A Great-blue Heron, Egret, Double-crested Cormorants, and some Brown Pelicans
came into his view as he entered the bay. Suddenly, it was as if he realized he
was not only free, but in a perfect location. He began to dive, feed,flap
and bathe. He never looked back as he quickly moved to a further shore.
He would dive and disappear for 30 seconds or so and then pop back up
and begin bathing and preening all over again. After about fifteen minutes
he called once and then began to swim rapidly towards the open Gulf of Mexico.
Another Common Loon joined him very soon. They were soon joined by at least
one more loon before they went out of view. It was a perfect day and a perfect
ending to a story that began a week ago on a frozen lake in northern WI.

We are all happier tonight including "Duckie". We will never know what was
going in in his mind during this adventure, but knowing he is in the warm waters
of the Gulf of Mexico with other loons for the remainder of the winter is comforting.

Pictures and video clips will be posted soon!

On another note REGI's winter newsletters were mailed out yesterday! Keep a
look out for them in your mailbox.

PruJoy · **Posted:** Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:00 pm

A Ha! Now I understand - they did drive him all the way down - wowee, what fantastic people they are!

Go Duckie Go! :cheer

Beth · **Posted:** Fri Dec 18, 2009 6:37 pm

Oh kitten, thanks for the update which made my day!!

You are right Pru ~*Go Duckie Loon Go~*

eiguoc · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:42 am

For all the bird lovers, have your hanky ready
http://www.binscorner.com/pages/w/who-says-birds-dont-have-feelings.html

PruJoy · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:31 pm

Thank you so much for sharing that with us Eiguoc - I suppose the best thing to come out of that sad tale is just how many people were obviously also touched by it - so much so that the newspaper sold out - so it gives us hope that more & more people do recognise, & then also respect, the intelligence & integrity of all LIFE.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 63313

PruJoy wrote:

Thank you so much for sharing that with us Eiguoc - I suppose the best thing to come out of that sad tale is just how many people were obviously also touched by it - so much so that the newspaper sold out - so it gives us hope that more & more people do recognise, & then also respect, the intelligence & integrity of all LIFE.

Well said!!!

PattiO · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 12:44 am

I saw those pictures last year - very heartwarming.

kittenface · **Posted:** Tue Dec 22, 2009 11:45 am

Monday, December 21, 2009
Loon Release Photos and Video Is HERE,
Along With Release of Red-tailed Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk and Merlin!
http://raptoreducationgroup.blogspot.com/
I can't seen to figure out how to watch it says its there but I can't find it
edited just now
I see they have added a comment about the video will be up tomorrow

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