8 bald eagles poisoned in northern Wis., 1 dies
EAGLE RIVER, Wis. (AP) — Federal officials say eight bald eagles in northern Wisconsin were apparently near death this spring after being accidentally poisoned.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating the incident.
The eagles were found comatose last month at a landfill in the Eagle River area.
Wildlife rehabilitator Marge Gibson says one flew away and was later found dead. The others were taken to the Raptor Education Group center in Antigo, where the staff worked on them around the clock. Gibson says most were unconscious for about three days but all recovered.
She tells Wisconsin Public Radio she can't comment on what the birds may have ingested because of the investigation, but she says the incident illustrates that people need to understand how their activities affect wildlife.
May 20, 2011 at 7:54 a.m.
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I have been supporting the organization that is caring for these eagles, Raptor Education Group (REGI) for years now and would encourage others to do so, also. They are fairly unique in what they do and provide a well-needed service for injured and sick birds in Wisconsin. Marge is one of the founders and executive directors and totally dedicated to her calling. For more info: www.raptoreducationgroup.org
May 20, 2011 at 7:27 a.m.
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It would have been nice if someone had elaborated on what activities jeopardize these eagles and other wildlife, such as chemical disposal.
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