Tag: Snap

Sadly, eaglet Snap from the Minnesota DNR nest was euthanized

The Raptor center made the decision to put down Snap due to his injuries and condition.  Here is the statement from their Facebook page:

“The Raptor Center admitted the eaglet from the MNDNR cam on Friday May 2, allowing us to provide emergency support and care. Upon admission, diagnostic imaging showed the bird had suffered a severe injury to its elbow with bone loss resulting in a lack of integrity to the elbow joint. The bird was also suffering a systemic infection. Unfortunately, the eaglet’s condition made it impossible for the bird to survive successfully in the wild. Furthermore, damaged joints are a major cause of ongoing discomfort for birds, even if kept in captivity.

Sadly, as a result, the most humane path forward for this eaglet was euthanasia. Such an outcome is never taken lightly and is only decided upon by a team of veterinarians after discussing all options.

We appreciate all the positivity and support that was shown to this eaglet and to our veterinarians as we cared for and treated this bird.”

Should Snap be moved to a Raptor Rehabilitation center with full rehab resources?

Well, it seems this is my day to be controversial.  Not the most comfortable place for me to be, but it has been a rewarding day with all of the great info and responses I received from my earlier rant.  Now, I  have another tough post to write.   I have heard from more than one source that The Raptor Center (TRC) (where Snap is), as wonderful as they are, may not have all of the resources at their disposal that they may need to fully care for Snap.

The sources I’ve heard from are some of the most credible ones I know in the eaglecam community.   They feel so strongly, that they believe that if Snap is not moved to a full raptor rehab facility, he may die unnecessarily.  I would not make this post, if I didn’t trust the people that are concerned completely.    My wish, and I want to believe that it is also everyone’s wish, is for Snap to have the best care and chance for life.    Having said that I will list contact information for TRC below, so that if people would like to encourage them to consider all options, you have it available.   As we all know, time is of the essence, and thank you all for allowing me to share my thoughts with you today.

The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota:

Phone: (612) 624-4745
email: raptor@umn.edu
Facebook page (to post in comments)  https://www.facebook.com/TheRaptorCenter

 

 

Update from MN DNR, eaglet Snap is still alive and continues to receive care

Yay! an update from the Minnesota Non Game Wildlife program Facebook page.  Hang in there little one, we are all pulling for you!

“The eaglet that was taken from the nest in Friday in St. Paul is still alive. TRC is providing supportive care. We will send a more thorough update tomorrow. Now, get outside and enjoy the outdoors and nature – it’s finally a beautiful day here in Minnesota!!”

 

Update on eaglet Snap’s condition

Eaglet Snap, rescued from the Minnesota DNR nest last evening is now at The Raptor Center of the University of Minnesota for care and treatment.  The cam is back up and I just checked in to see the other two eaglets happily sitting in the sun with really big crops full of food and a parent on the nest.  Here is what the Raptor Center posted this morning on their Facebook page regarding Snap’s condition

“The Raptor Center admitted the eaglet from the MN DNR EagleCam’s nest last night. The chick received emergency and supportive care last night and this morning. Initial diagnostics show a severely injured elbow, an injured hock and indications of a systemic infection. Diagnostics are on-going to complete evaluation of the chick’s condition, although we can tell you at this time that the prognosis is poor. Our veterinarians continue to closely monitor and treat the eaglet.

Thank you for caring!”

A little more info on the rescue of the MN DNR eaglet Snap

Don’t know a whole bunch, but a rescue sure occurred and Snap (the eaglet) was removed from the nest.  The two other eaglets did not seem bothered, and it has been reported that a parent has returned to the nest.   So, that is all good news!  Hopefully we will learn more about Snap’s condition soon.  Here is a link to a short video of the rescue, thanks to aberfortha  http://youtu.be/F7Hm0sW79AQ

Will they rescue eaglet “Snap” at DNR?

Eaglet Snap continues to appear to be stuck on something in the nest.  The situation is heart-wrenching to watch, and I think that in so many ways being a cam nest really does complicate the decision.  Yes it is nature and wild, and similar things no doubt happen at other nests as part of nature, but it is also one of the rare (of total eagle population) nests with a cam where lots of caring people are watching.    Here’s what’s happening at this point.  MN DNR has put out a statement reiterating their “no interference with nature” policy – basically that they will not rescue.   At the same time, there is a grass roots movement of people contacting DNR, the Wildlife center, the media, everyone they can think of to lobby for rescue.   Facebook chatter Linda Lodge Abelson Andreozzi has been interviewed by ABC news affiliate KSTP who will air a story on the situation at 4:30 and 6:00 MN time.   If you would like to contact the agencies who are involved, or are reporting, here is some contact info that has been posted on Facebook  and on forums by fans of the nest:

Minnesota DNR:  call 1-888-646-6367 ask for non-game wildlife or Lori Naumann, email: Lori.Naumann@state.mn.us

Minnesota Raptor center: (note they have indicated that they are ready to help if asked, but cannot make the decision) 612-624-4745

KSTP TV (they are doing the story) reporter is Josh Rosenthal – email: jrosenthal@kstp.com

 

 

 

 

Concern for the oldest eaglet at the MN DNR nest

There is concern for “Snap”, the oldest eaglet at the DNR nest.  It appears that the eaglet may be trapped on something in the nest and (s)he has not been able to get up.  Cam watchers said that Snap tried for about 5 hours unsuccessfully to get up Thursday afternoon.  Hoping for better news in the morning.  Link to cam http://www.webcams.dnr.state.mn.us/eagle/