CLEVELAND ~ 2014

Kim in Italy · **Posted:** Wed Jun 18, 2014 5:02 am

Pearl1, it was Boomer. :egg19:

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:00 am

glad all was well for first flights

Kim in Italy · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:21 am

A broken promise..

From Chris Saladin.

TT's Forest goes down: taken to LENSC (6-23-14) (3 foto)
Got a call from Lake Erie Nature and Science Center's Amy today about a peregrine down in the third floor balcony of the Key Bank Tower. Nancy, who works at Key Bank had informed Amy that the bird wasn't able to get on its feet for hours and was sprawled out in the middle of the balcony floor. She also sent a photo and it didn't appear that this peregrine was just resting in the shade of the ledges (as they will do), so from the pic and the description the bird needed to be checked out. I was in Akron at the time and Scott wasn't able to get there, so Harvey was going to check on him, but when we talked I was going to be able to make it before he could.

When I saw the juvie his bands were covered by his tail but I could see that it was Forest from the size... he was lying prone on his keel. He was alert and lifted his head, but didn't try to move as two maintenance guys manually unscrewed a window to open it so that I could climb out and then remained immobile as I approached him to pick him up. As I held him he lifted his wings slightly, but it was evident that he wasn't able to move his legs, so I suspected a back or spinal injury (since we have experienced such an injury with these symptoms in the past with juvies).

Took him to LENSC where Amy and Tim both assessed Forest immediately and arranged to have him seen by a vet. Amy informed me later that he does have a spinal injury, as suspected. They are treating him with steroids and although the injury appears to be quite serious they hope to see some improvement.

A big thanks to Nancy, who alerted LENSC so that Forest could receive help and care and to Amy, Tim, and LENSC overall. I know I speak for all of us when I say that we appreciate you guys and hope for the best.

I'm posting two shots of Forest on the balcony before I climbed through the window to retrieve him. I'd like to emphasize that it's not unusual to see juvies sprawled out like this at inactive times, especially on hot days when they are seeking shade, so without knowing exactly what happened Nancy's observations of Forest's overall behavior over a span of time (including the fact that he didn't rise to his feet at any point) were important in being certain that this guy needed to be rescued. Thanks again for caring and getting him help!

https://www.facebook.com/ChadandChrisOh ... ge?fref=ts

and

http://www.falconcam-cmnh.org/e107_plug ... post_76961

Sorry, the pics won't be posted because of the size.

My mood doesn't allow me to fight with photobucket.

I do know all the falcon fans are sharing my deep sorrow..

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64402

OH NO...thanks for posting this very sad news, Kim...Oh gosh...a spinal injury...bless his heart. I just pray its swelling and that he will be able to regain movement in his legs...Oh dear... :egg15:

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:54 am

Thanks for posting Kim .... so sad :girlsad3:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64402

Some very sad news to report..From C & C and posted on the cleveland forum about an hour ago..:

I'm sorry to have to report that Forest didn't make it through the night. Tim from LENSC contacted me this morning to let me know the news. I would guess that he likely hit a building or window while chasing the parents or chasing after prey. Again, we are so sorry to have to report this yet we are so appreciative of all that everyone has done for Forest.

:sorrow:

mwplay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:15 am **Posts:** 10250

ljames · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:24 am

Oh my goodness, how very sad. Poor little darling. I'm glad that he was rescued and cared for and didn't have to lie up there and die alone and in pain. I hate it when this happens to these precious little birds. So sorry for all who watch this nest closely.

:sorrow:

kittenface · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:50 pm

RIP sweet Forest you were love by many and weren't alone & pain free in the end. :cryinggirl:

Priscilla · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:05 pm

Kim in Italy · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:16 pm

Thanks friends!
It's good to share such a sorrow..

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:17 pm

Sally · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 6:10 pm

Very sad. Poor little guy. :tissue:

catwoman · **Posted:** Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:32 pm

Poor little Forest. I'm also glad that he was found & that people tried to help him. :sorrow:

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:26 pm

Too many losses this season, both juveniles and adults, it breaks my heart. :girlsad3:

heida · **Joined:** Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:24 am **Posts:** 2872

Matrix · **Posted:** Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:02 pm

SW is finally perched on the tray at 3:00 pm cam time today!! :hapdance:

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:34 am

Matrix wrote:

SW is finally perched on the tray at 3:00 pm cam time today!! :hapdance:

Matrix · **Posted:** Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:10 am

Together.... right now!! :hapdance:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64402

July 22

Bird Cams Around the World

CLEVELAND ~ 2014

Who is online