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HI Jim, yeah, I thought about that immediately after I hit send....isnt that
always the way? In either case.....I hope both of them survived the
aftermath. Ive seen that particular maneuver described as territorial and/or
courtship...only the birds know for sure ;-)
Take care :)
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
-----Original Message-----
From: James W. Wolford [mailto:jimwolford@eastlink.ca]
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:02 PM
To: jim Wolford; Sherman Boates; Mark F Elderkin; Dave Shutler & Adele
Mullie; Richard Hennigar; Vince Brown; Bob McDonald; Vicki Cameron
Cc: Helene Van Doninck
Subject: Territorial eagles fighting [or courtship??][ JW]
The locked talons suggests also possible courtship!! rather than fighting?
Courting pairs lock talons and then free-fall and cartwheel toward the
ground, then hopefully unlocking feet before hitting! Jim
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From: Helene Van Doninck <hvandoninck@eastlink.ca>
Date: March 28, 2009 10:15:08 AM ADT
To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
Subject: [NatureNS] Territorial eagle fighting
Reply-To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca
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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<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=781045211-29032009>HI
Jim, yeah, I thought about that immediately after I hit send....isnt that always
the way? In either case.....I hope both of them survived the aftermath. Ive seen
that particular maneuver described as territorial and/or courtship...only the
birds know for sure ;-)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=781045211-29032009></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN class=781045211-29032009>Take
care :)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=781045211-29032009></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=781045211-29032009>Helene</SPAN></FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Helene Van Doninck DVM<BR>Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation
Centre<BR>RR#1 Brookfield Nova Scotia Canada
B0N1C0<BR>hvandoninck@eastlink.ca<BR>www.cwrc.net<BR>1-902-893-0253</FONT> </P>
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> James W. Wolford
[mailto:jimwolford@eastlink.ca]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:02
PM<BR><B>To:</B> jim Wolford; Sherman Boates; Mark F Elderkin; Dave Shutler
& Adele Mullie; Richard Hennigar; Vince Brown; Bob McDonald; Vicki
Cameron<BR><B>Cc:</B> Helene Van Doninck<BR><B>Subject:</B> Territorial eagles
fighting [or courtship??][ JW]<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>The locked talons suggests
also possible courtship!! rather than fighting? Courting pairs lock talons and
then free-fall and cartwheel toward the ground, then hopefully unlocking feet
before hitting! Jim<BR>
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eagle fighting</B></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=187140713-28032009><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Hi
all,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=187140713-28032009><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=187140713-28032009><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>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)!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=187140713-28032009><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=187140713-28032009><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=187140713-28032009><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>:)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=187140713-28032009><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Helene</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Helene Van Doninck DVM<BR>Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation
Centre<BR>RR#1 Brookfield Nova Scotia Canada B0N1C0<BR><A
href="mailto:hvandoninck@eastlink.ca">hvandoninck@eastlink.ca</A><BR>www.cwrc.net<BR>1-902-893-0253</FONT></P>
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