by simpleDesigns | Sep 10, 2010 | Raptor Center
Yesterday, while flying a Red-tailed Hawk, a young 1st year bird stopped by to say hello. It was quite remarkable to see a wild bird fly in and land within 30 feet of us. He was quite curious about ‘our’ bird and the blue nylon rope that he/she was...
by simpleDesigns | Sep 10, 2010 | Raptor Center
Today we flew “Eddy”, named after Edward Scissorhands due to his deformed beak. Eddy has been with us since early summer with several health issues. It is also the second time he has been in the clinic’s care. Today, he flew quite well, although a...
by simpleDesigns | Aug 11, 2010 | Raptor Center
At about 9:00 this morning, I rec’d a call about a Bald Eagle stuck on a chimney in south Minneapolis. The Raptor Center was concerned about us climbing on a roof, so we were asked to let the Fire Department or Animal Control take the call. Terry and I persisted and...
by simpleDesigns | Aug 5, 2010 | Raptor Center
Flew several red-tailed hawks today. We also took a Bald Eagle out to Como Park for some rehab flights.
by simpleDesigns | Jul 22, 2010 | Raptor Center
The Raptor Center had a visit this week from Dr. Brian Speer, a vet from the Medical Center for Birds. Dr. Speer works on birds from all over the country (and world) and was invited to release a Bald Eagle at the Carpenter Nature Center this afternoon. ...
by simpleDesigns | Jun 18, 2010 | Raptor Center
I rec’d a call last night to ask if I’d shoot some photos this morning at a Bald Eagle Release. A Bald Eagle was brought to the Raptor Clinic on May 9th with puncture wounds from a territorial fight in Scandia. After rehab and some test flights, this bird...