Photo Submission
Submitted By
Rosemary Saenz
Portland, ME, USA
Description
The immature Great Black Hawk that showed up in Maine in August for a couple days, came back the end of October. In November, it set itself up in Deering Oaks Park in Portland. Many people came from all over to get a chance to see it. Even though it appeared to be thriving, it was not able to withstand the winter in Maine. On January 20th it was found on the ground. The rescuer contacted Avian Haven Rehabilitation Center. They got the bird to them, and their Veterinarian checked it out. Avian Haven was sure it had frost bite, but the extent was not immediately known. They cared for the bird for over a week, and in that time they could see the damage to its feet was getting worse. By January 30th, after conducting diagnostic tests that included infrared thermography and doppler ultrasound, it was revealed there was no circulation at all in the feet or lower legs. It had also shown signs that it was not eating as well. With their Veterenarians, and the Bird Group of Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, it was decided that the hawk should be euthanized. The news of its loss greatly saddened many in this area. Good bye beautiful bird.
Category
Immature Great Black Hawk
