[NatureNS] Territorial eagle fighting

Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:55:10 -0300
From: Annabelle Thiebaux <hamst@xplornet.com>
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Do let us know Helene.
Helene Van Doninck wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> Was just on the phone with a gentleman in Cape Breton who experienced
> something yesterday that few of us will ever see. To make a long story
> short, he had 2 mature bald eagles locked together in his yard for HOURS!
>>From the story Im assuming they locked in the sky, fell, and then because
> both of them were no doubt struggling they couldnt/wouldnt let go. Each were
> wounded and the home owner tried to separate them..carefully...but I know
> his presence probably made them just grip each other more tightly. Once they
> separated, one flew off weakly and the other ran into the woods, i enquired
> about wing injuries but difficult to tell. He will watch for them and let me
> know if one is grounded.
> 
> Its funny, the veterinarian/rehabilitator side of me was
> thinking.....wow....poor birds....are either of them hurt, and can  I help?
> The naturalist/bird geek side of me was thinking COOL!....so amazing to see
> that and did you get a picture ( no he didnt..I asked)!
> 
> Will let you know if I hear more. I generally try not to interfere with
> natural behaviours, but if one is injured I will certainly try to help.
> 
> :)
> 
> Helene
> 
> Helene Van Doninck DVM
> Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
> RR#1 Brookfield Nova Scotia Canada B0N1C0
> hvandoninck@eastlink.ca
> www.cwrc.net
> 1-902-893-0253
> 
> 

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