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Releases: the long and (mostly) short of it

1/20/2014

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No new intakes last week, which is a nice break. We'll focus on releases instead—also always lovely! (And it makes for a short update this week, too…)

First, an update on the Christmas Eve bald eagle: Steve Hicks of Bubba & Friends says the ill-tempered cuss is getting close to release-ready. He'll know more as to when a release might be planned later this week. I’ll do my best to be present with trusty camcorder and digicam at hand for the release.

December’s fledgling pigeon was not release-ready when we attempted it last week—he circled around, not too high, and landed in my yard, from whence he did not move...so he's back in the flight pen...
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The sweet little Eastern bluebird, however, with his beautifully healed wing, was delighted to regain his freedom and took off without a second glance. I love those types of releases!
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Just a reminder for you local folks: Ruby Tuesday in Dublin is hosting a fundraiser for LWR on Thursday, Jan. 23. All you need to do is click on the link below to print out the flyer and present it to your server, and 20% of your meal total goes to LWR.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hoz2tjx5j3crh7p/lwr%20ruby%20tuesday%20fundraiser%20flyer.pdf

To further refresh your memory, because the Dec. 2013 and Jan. 2014 fundraisers were listed jointly, I won’t receive a final figure as to funds raised until after Jan. 23, so let’s make an all-out effort to make it a goodly sum—I’ll be overrun with spring babies in just a couple of months!

Finally, a single peek-a-boo shot of one of the flyers--enjoy!
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Kelly Hagood
1/20/2014 11:45:40 pm

It is thrilling to see the bluebird's successful release! I love to catch a glimpse of these birds in my yard! On another note, I have a question for you. I have an aggressive mockingbird who has taken to guarding my feeder and suet cake most of the day, chasing away other birds even when he (she?) is not currently eating. Is there any way to encourage a bit more camaraderie at my feeder?

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Laurens Wildlife Rescue
1/21/2014 03:16:39 am

Thanks Kelly, the bluebird and I were pretty happy, too! As for the mockers, aside from getting feeders that exclude larger birds (which would also mean excluding many of the woodpecker species who like suet), I've yet to see anyone with a sure-fire method for keeping those aggressive, territorial gray terrors from driving away all the other birds.

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pam
1/22/2014 03:42:08 am

Good post. It's nice you get a break before fledgling season! --I have relatives in your area so I will remind them of the Ruby Tuesday fundraiser.

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Laurens Wildlife Rescue
1/22/2014 04:43:26 am

Thanks Pam!

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Kelly Hagood
1/24/2014 07:53:33 am

Had to give you an update on my possessive mocker: I ended up moving that feeder to another part of the yard and left a small tray feeder with suet for mocker to possess. Now everybody is happy and the little snot can still think he is king of his domain!

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Laurens Wildlife Rescue
1/24/2014 08:32:39 am

LOL, glad that worked for you. When I tried it the damn mockers (and I do like the little snots, despite their horrible temperaments) just took over both feeders!

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