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Skipjack Joe
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I agree with Mulegena - moving the bird from one coast to another could be stressful to the bird. In both directions, but especially from the cortez
to the pacific.
There is a major difference in weather. From hot, still, humid weather to a cool and windy environment. No bueno.
I don't say this from an understanding of the birds but from our own personal experience. We always get the chills when we drive from BOLA to Guerrero
Negro. Last year my kid got bronchitis from the abrupt temperature change. When we camp on the pacific side it usually takes a period of days of
gradual exposure to that wind before I can fish all day. Otherwise you come back with a headache and a runny nose on your first day.
Now this bird is going to be unprotected from the elements. No camper to duck into until the wind subsides.
Stability is important to his/her health.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Its not in the bird's best interests to move her, imo.
Its a traumatic car ride of several hours into an environment that is hot and humid, or worse, air conditioned.
Moreover, the PAW Clinic is closed in Mulege.
Are you sure you're doing the right thing in moving her? These are the reasons I didn't volunteer to take her on. She's already receiving the best
care and rehabilitation she can at the moment given all circumstances, imo.
Sorry to be a voice of negativity here, but I do have some experience with rehabbing raptors. Its not easy at best.
If she is moved to Mulege I will step up and help her, of course. Just let me know via u2u.
[Edited on 5-4-2012 by Mulegena] |
I sincerely appreciate your trepidation/concern.
I made this decision based on what I felt was best for Isabeau, in the long run.
I'm grateful to learn you have Raptor experience, and I hope you'll offer Mary Lynn advice/guidance on Issy's care as needed.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
I agree with Mulegena - moving the bird from one coast to another could be stressful to the bird. In both directions, but especially from the cortez
to the pacific.
There is a major difference in weather. From hot, still, humid weather to a cool and windy environment. No bueno.
I don't say this from an understanding of the birds but from our own personal experience. We always get the chills when we drive from BOLA to Guerrero
Negro. Last year my kid got bronchitis from the abrupt temperature change. When we camp on the pacific side it usually takes a period of days of
gradual exposure to that wind before I can fish all day. Otherwise you come back with a headache and a runny nose on your first day.
Now this bird is going to be unprotected from the elements. No camper to duck into until the wind subsides.
Stability is important to his/her health. |
Again, agreed... but it's a NON-issue at this point.
Isabeau has gone from La Bocana (cool climate) to Mulege (warm climate.) It'll be an adjustment... and I recommended Mary Lynn to blow a fan
on Issy to keep her cooler.
Bottom line: It is what it is. No sense playing the Monday-morning Quarterback... not even if you were a player in the game.
Well wishes, however, are always appreciated.
[Edited on 5-6-2012 by Feathers]
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Skipjack Joe
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We posted at the same time, feathers. I wasn't aware you were answering mulegena as I was writing.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
We posted at the same time, feathers. I wasn't aware you were answering mulegena as I was writing. |
It's all good, Skipjack Joe... at least it's all the good we can do, everything considered.
I apologize for sounding snarky.
Issy is alive and well, 8 days grounded.
I'll keep updating and please keep your fingers crossed.
We all want Isabeau soaring again.
[Edited on 5-6-2012 by Feathers]
[Edited on 5-6-2012 by Feathers]
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Feathers, Good luck with your wounded Osprey. Be very careful when you handle it. Those talons will do a number on your hands. Speaking from
experience.
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lol... I hear you, Cypress... her talons are daunting! 
The word from Mary Lynn is that Isabeau is adjusting nicely in Mulege and eating well.
Evidently, David Rose (the PAWS Vet) consulted an Avian expert in the States. They aren't too confident that Issy will fly again, but she just may
prove them wrong.
We shall see... que sera, sera. 
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Feathers, it turns out that the kid who was waving at Izzy to fly when you saw her the first time had already had her for 2 weeks...and he had her in
a cage which means her tail was dragging and her wing was not wrapped. So so so sad, but I bet this took all of Izzy's chances of flying away... He
was doing what he thought was best....and he did save her.
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