A growing problem that is occurring not just in our area but across the States is lead poisoning found in Bald Eagles. In most cases the Eagles do not survive. Tamarack has had 10 Bald Eagles brought in for treatment this year, not all have been for lead poisoning thank goodness. Posted here are just a few cases and I have also linked to recent newspaper articles about this growing problem of lead poisoning.
Nov. 1st
Yesterday
was a day of tears. This magnificent adult female Bald Eagle was
admitted Sunday
Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center
"It is man’s sympathy with all creatures that first makes him truly a man." ~ Albert Schweitzer
Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center
Tamarack specializes in the rescue, treatment and release of injured, orphaned and sick wildlife. Additionally,Tamarack provides public education programs and materials on the behavior, feeding habits, and natural habitats of many of Pennsylvania’s species of wildlife.The injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife depend entirely upon the donations of generous people like you for their second chance at life. We thank those who have assisted in the lives of each animal who has passed through our doors, as well as those who will help them in the future.
Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3)corporation.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Red-tailed Hawks
Some
of you have asked about a Red-tailed we admitted a few weeks ago with a
humerus fracture. That bird has graduated to a flight building where it
is doing test flights and building up strength.
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