ROCHESTER 2010

SusanE · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 11:38 am

Thanks for the update, carly. We can certainly be hopeful that Jemison heals, gets some good rehab and training and can be re-released.

Knorrie · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:42 pm

Sad news indeed but happy too to know what it is with its right shoulder.
He did fly before and hope, after it is mend, he will do again very well.

Callidora is seen daily and doing fine.
Very hot upthere though and many long :girlwithfan:

periodes for watchers and flacons.
They did visite the Kodak Tower aswell :-)

kittenface · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 6:03 pm

So nice to know things are going well for the little sweetypie and is on the mend

Bonnie · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 6:44 pm

I think Jemi's break is where the wing attaches to the sternum. In other cases it was a long recovery.

SusanE · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 6:48 pm

Forgive me if this has already been asked/answered: Does anyone know when the break occurred? Did someone see him hit a building?

Bonnie · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:04 pm

The break happened last Friday. No one saw it happen. Police found him on the grass at the Crown Plaza hotel and called animal control and then let the watchers know. The police know the watchers. He went to a vet who found nothing wrong. He was put back where he promptly went down. Watchers picked him up and took him to a trusted rehabber. They wanted him calm bed ore they took x-rays so they waited until yesterday to do it.

SusanE · **Posted:** Wed Jul 07, 2010 7:07 pm

Thanks, Bonnie. Hope he does okay in rehab. He is such a cutie.

obxbarb · **Posted:** Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:42 am

Thanks for the info Bonnie. Glad he is in good hands now!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64352

Update on Jemison:

July 10:

June Summers, President of the Genesee Valley Audubon Society, and Rochester Falconcam member Carol Phillips paid a visit to Jemison and provided the picture above, along with a report of her progress so far. She continues to be feisty and is eating everything given to her. Jemison also enjoyed the cooling spray of water that you can see in the picture at the left.

All hopes are that her injured shoulder will heal quickly. Her wing continues to return to a normal position, and another rehabber who looked at Jemison couldn’t even detect an injury, so that’s very good news. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as to Jemison’s progress.

The DEC has made arrangements to transport Jemison to the same rehab facility outside of Syracuse, New York, which was so instrumental in nursing Mariah back to health. They have over 30 years’ experience treating falcons and returning them back to the skies. Their facility includes a very large flight cage where Jemison will be able to practice flying.

The Rochester Falconcam wants to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Gary and all the staff at Black Creek Wildlife Center, and especially to Dr. Parsons. Also to Terry and the good folks at Wild Wings for supplying some falcon-appropriate food on short notice. Our gratitude also goes to Dr. Gerald Balonek at the East Ridge Animal Hospital, where Jemison was taken by Rochester Animal Control. Without the selflessness of all involved, Jemison’s outlook could have been much worse.

We’re also grateful to the DEC’s Mike Allen, Jenny Landry, and Barb Loucks for their advice and assistance, and to the Rochester Police Dept. and Rochester Animal Control, both for Jemison’s initial rescue and for letting MAK, our on-scene watcher at the time, know of Jemison’s condition.

And finally, a huge “thank you” to our volunteer fledge watchers, who have spent many hours on the “front lines” keeping an eye on all of the falcons, especially our newest flyers. It is their dedication that helps to ensure positive outcomes for the fledglings in Rochester, and gives them the best opportunity to lead successful lives as masters of the sky.

Jem in his carrier...

catwoman · **Posted:** Sat Jul 10, 2010 4:50 pm

Hmmmm...another Blue Boy! :-)

Very cute picture--thanks for posting the update, SGB! Glad to hear that this facility also has a flight cage so Jemison can be watched when its time for him to try to fly again.

Knorrie · **Posted:** Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:24 pm

Thanks sgb for your post about Jemison
A wet boy I love :smilesun:

Callidora made a visit to the nestbox and reports are great about her learning skills with Beauty and Archer
10-06-2010 9.10am :girlluv:

Bonnie · **Posted:** Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:05 am

I went to the Fledge Watchers' Weekend last weekend. The flying was amazing. The falcons held off until we got there, then they went crazy with great flying, food transfers overhead and Callidora even made a stoop right in front of us.

The unofficial report on Jemison is that things are looking very good and s/he could be back within a few weeks.

Here is a link to my pictures. I'll post some stills later for those who can't get this:

http://web.me.com/talluto/Wildlife/Roch ... _2010.html

:wow:

kittenface · **Posted:** Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:43 am

All I can keep saying is OMG Bonnie YOU OUT DID YOUSELF :thumbup

I think my favorite was the one of Callidora chewing her talon
in midair that was spectacular she is getting to be such a young lady
AGAIN that was one of the best shows I seen
PS the music really had my feet going while I watched and so glad
they gave you such a wonderful show
THANK YOU :spingirl:

obxbarb · **Posted:** Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:58 am

What a spectacular slide show Bonnie! I'm so glad they put on such a show for you, and that everything has worked out so well in Rochester.

Bonnie · **Posted:** Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:01 am

Thanks, guys. I love the talon chewing, too. I checked to make sure she didn't have part of a pigeon there, but no. It was just her toes.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64352

OMG, Bonnie...that was fantastic...and I loved the music...had me

in my chair!!!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64352

Update on Jemison:

Jemison “Doing Well”, More X-Rays Scheduled

July 22nd, 2010
We’ve heard from the rehabber taking care of Jemison. She’s doing very well, and she’s scheduled for an x-ray tomorrow. The radiograph should give them an idea of how well Jemison’s broken bone has healed. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear the results of the x-ray.

Mick · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:39 am

I couldn't be happier to post this good news tonight from Imprints about handsome Jemison!

:spingirl:

"Jemison’s Prognosis: Looking Good
According to the latest from the rehabber taking care of Jemison she is beginning to heal. The broken bone in her shoulder is re-calcifying. Calcium is essential for bone strength so this is very good news. She’s feeding herself, another good sign.

The next stop for Jemison is a two-week stint in a large flight cage where she can exercise her wings. Then more x-rays will be taken to see how things stand."

......wait a minute (?!?) Why is the writer saying "she'. I thought it was determined that Jemison was a Mister? I must have missed something...

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:54 am

Wow is right Bonnie, a fantastic video!!

Thanks Mick for the Jemison update.

Mick · **Posted:** Tue Jul 27, 2010 2:33 pm

Bonnie, not only is your slide show great but your website is wonderful. I love the photograph on your "Welcome Page". Do you remember who that is? It's a wonderful portrait. Wow- you're an excellent photographer!
:cloudnine:

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