Eagle Release

Posted on 02/05/2012 by Ed

This female Bald Eagle sadly ate poisoned horse meat last week. She was ill and unable to fly. She was found and reported to the Odawa Tribe who helped the DNR capture her, heal her, and rehab her via Wings of Wonder.
She was released at the Tribal pow wow grounds at the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.
Something really cool happened just before she was released, two other bald eagles came and circled at the start of the ceremony. When she was released, she flew east to freedom.

This eagle, a female, is a big one, weighing 15 lbs and a wingspan of 6 ft.

It was indescribable.

Article from UpNorthLive
Bald Eagle takes flight again.

Great video made by Margaret Gasco. You can see the true size of this bird here.
Eagle Release NRD 2.3.12

Video of Joe Mitchell talking during ceremony
Joe Mitchell Talks

Video of Rebecca Lessard talking
Wings Of Wonder Raptor rescue Empire

If you have a Facebook account, here are some more great photos thanks to Good Hart General Store
Bald Eagle Release, Feb 3, 2012 – LTBB Grounds

And, a link to Wings Of Wonder Raptor Rescue
Wings of Wonder

’til next time
Laters
Ed

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Mackinaw

Posted on 01/29/2012 by Ed

Made a quick trip to Mackinaw City for a burger today.

Mackinaw Bridge

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Looking west, away from the bridge, lake effect snow is starting to build.

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Camera Play

Posted on 01/28/2012 by Ed

Just playing around with the camera.

This is our yard facing west

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Scrub Tree

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Mourning Dove

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Deer – Again

Posted on 01/27/2012 by Ed

Just a few photos of some Deer, and maybe a few birds.

’til next time
Laters
Ed

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Icy Weather and Deer

Posted on 01/23/2012 by Ed

Some really crappy weather came through last night and this morning… Rain and freezing rain, even some thunder and lightning. So, needless to say, LTBB closed today, along with just about every school north of Houghton Lake.

While sitting here waiting far the call about work closing, I had the outside flood lights on and along came some Deer to feed at the bottom of the bird feeders.

’til next time
Laters
Ed

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