Thursday, November 29, 2012
Barrows Buddies
The Barrows Goldeneye are always attractive, especially if you can get that colour sheen on their heads. A bright spot during so many dull November days recently. [2012]
Blazing Courtenay News
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Crow Affliction
When I saw this poor fellow I thought it may be a minor blight, but when I saw a similar affliction in a young eagle it clearly looked lethal so decided to alert the authorities.
This may have advanced quickly. due to our unusual long dry summer this year. I hope several days of severe cold this coming winter may limit the advance of this awful scourge.
This may have advanced quickly. due to our unusual long dry summer this year. I hope several days of severe cold this coming winter may limit the advance of this awful scourge.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Eagle Plague
I suggest this young eagle is in agony. The humane thing, [ as per SPCA], would be to put it down out of mercy and bury it to prevent the spread of disease to other birds and creatures who would feed on it. If you see this and ignore it then it will soon drop and the disease will spread. I am not a professional naturalist, have no authority to kill Eagles and do not own a rifle. Thus I only post this to inform those with the authority to do whatever the experts deem wise. I first noticed this growth on three different crows at Lafarge on the Dyke Road, Courtenay Comox BC, near the bird lookout. So far I have informed the Comox Band and the Comox city hall as they know who the local 'experts,
are. I hope this can be stemmed before it spreads. TG
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UPDATE:: This information is co-posted in the UK on ePhotoZine.com where.....
Alf85 informs us in Canada that;;-<
I realize ePhotoZine is not a 'birder's' web site, yet I don't think they mind if awareness is spread if it helps stem disease and limits its spread for everyone's benefit. I endevour to keep this fairly minimal.
I will pass on the news from Alf85 that Avian Pox virus is hitting the tit family and spreading in England. Our locals may not be aware of that in Canada..
Not sure where to keep you informed of this without leaning on ePhotoZine. My photo bog I guess
. I will post updates here and mention a more official site where the topic is covered when and if I learn more. TG ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
are. I hope this can be stemmed before it spreads. TG
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UPDATE:: This information is co-posted in the UK on ePhotoZine.com where.....
Alf85 informs us in Canada that;;-<
I realize ePhotoZine is not a 'birder's' web site, yet I don't think they mind if awareness is spread if it helps stem disease and limits its spread for everyone's benefit. I endevour to keep this fairly minimal.
I will pass on the news from Alf85 that Avian Pox virus is hitting the tit family and spreading in England. Our locals may not be aware of that in Canada..
Not sure where to keep you informed of this without leaning on ePhotoZine. My photo bog I guess
. I will post updates here and mention a more official site where the topic is covered when and if I learn more. TG ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eagle Play
I prefer to see eagles enjoying life. Let us hope that orange growths on eagles and crows is a rare and fleeting affliction.
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