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Kobi · 05-24-2018, 08:10 AM

Been checking on the wellbeing of the 3 eaglets in the wild nest outside of the eagle sanctuary at Dollywood.

The nest has been a problem this year due to a steady flow of man made crap arriving with the fish for the youngsters i.e. fishing line, hooks, and a piece of aluminum siding.

Two prior rescues were needed to remove the debris and one eaglet was removed after it swallowed a hook. That was removed successfully and it was returned to the nest.

Despite efforts to clean up the areas where the parents are fishing, the problem continued.

A couple of days ago, the decision was made to remove all three eaglets from the nest to ensure their safety and survival. They were moved to the hack tower, a simulated, enclosed nesting area where they will be watched, fed, and cared for until they are ready to fledge.

05-24-2018, 08:10 AM	#11
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,613 Times in 7,637 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Been checking on the wellbeing of the 3 eaglets in the wild nest outside of the eagle sanctuary at Dollywood. The nest has been a problem this year due to a steady flow of man made crap arriving with the fish for the youngsters i.e. fishing line, hooks, and a piece of aluminum siding. Two prior rescues were needed to remove the debris and one eaglet was removed after it swallowed a hook. That was removed successfully and it was returned to the nest. Despite efforts to clean up the areas where the parents are fishing, the problem continued. A couple of days ago, the decision was made to remove all three eaglets from the nest to ensure their safety and survival. They were moved to the hack tower, a simulated, enclosed nesting area where they will be watched, fed, and cared for until they are ready to fledge. __________________