SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, November (2014)-March (2015)

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:21 pm

so awesome :egg17:

I am so gald they are not rushing release.

He needs to be top shape in case he has to move someone out to retain his site.

and he will know where to go. our migrating peregrines come back to same place

loza · **Posted:** Tue Jun 16, 2015 3:23 pm

From FB

Harriet & her new companion friend nicknamed "frequent visitor"
continue their daily routine of hunting/fishing and light "nest"orations.
Unfortunately we think the lightening storms of late have damaged the cams beyond repair.
If unable to fix, we will remove them soon and begin prep for a new year of streaming.
Photo of Harriet yesterday at the nest: by Nora Lang.

Ozzi poor, or will have one to go home?. :egg16:

Harriet found a substitute :girlsad3:

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Thanks loza! Sorry cams were destoyed in storms. Hope to still see a reunion with Ozzie and Harriet, although I feel badly for FV. He is a great guy too!!!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

Ozzie has been released!! Watchers are at the nest, so we'll just have to wait for their reports since the cams are toast.....

Priscilla · **Posted:** Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:45 am

from fb
Happy to announce this morning at 7:24am, a healed Ozzie was successfully released back into the wild thanks to the great staff at CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc..
A very happy and emotional day for all! We will work to provide updates as we get them on Ozzie's activity and hopeful reunion with Harriet.

Kris G. · **Posted:** Wed Jun 17, 2015 12:08 pm

skygirlblue wrote:

Ozzie has been released!! Watchers are at the nest, so we'll just have to wait for their reports since the cams are toast.....

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

I tell you I started crying even before I could get the video going!!! A very strong, return flight to the wild!!! Stay safe Ozzie and welcome home!!!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

In case you're not on FB, here's the release vid..

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Thanks Priscilla and Sky! And don't miss, in addition to above video, Priscilla has posted photos and local Fox news report links on previous page of release. The chat has been opened this am and it is moving fast. The faithful ground crew is there and awaiting possible reunion or return to the nest!

loza · **Posted:** Wed Jun 17, 2015 1:32 pm

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Just read on chat ... NBC interviewing Wskrsnwings that may go national ...

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Mods reporting so far none of the eagles have been seen since Ozzie's release ... @ any of the sites they normally frequent ...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

SWINWK wrote:

Just read on chat ... NBC interviewing Wskrsnwings that may go national ...

Well, you'll have to watch and report...I'll be heading out in a little while and not back until late!!

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

BY WINK NEWS • JUNE 17, 2015
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CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFETOP NEWSWINK NEWS
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla.- Southwest Florida’s famous bald eagle is flying free once again.

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) has been taking care of Ozzie since he broke his collar bone.

Ozzie was released Wednesday morning near the Dick Pritchett Real Estate.

After weeks of rehabilitation, Ozzie was placed into a large flying closure to strengthen his ability to fly. Veterinarians say his collar bone didn’t heal completely straight, it remains slightly crooked. But vets say they didn’t want to risk an operation.

Ozzie will also be tracked by vets so if there’s ever an issue, they will be able to find him and help him out.

Shepherd · **Joined:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:10 pm **Posts:** 6537

I will be interested to see if Harriet takes him back,
being she has a new bo

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

It is being reported Pritchett Real Estate Foundation has donated $5,000 to CROW for all their hard work and care given to Ozzie during his stay there!

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

NBC NEWS 2 still on scene @ this time ... hoping for a reunion ... per chat going on @ FB ... from someone @ site ...

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

Link to video from FB: VIDEO: (wskrsnwings) http://bit.ly/1MMfxKk
http://youtu.be/-4wOevQcj-Y
Ozzie Drinks In His Freedom 06-17-15
Ozzie was released back into the world he loves this morning at 7:24 AM. The release was private so I did not set my eyes upon him until finding him perched on a nearby power pole. Ozzie looked great, drinking in every bit of his freedom quietly before flying strong and swiftly farther to the northwest. Ozzie is back in charge of his own life!!

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

From Mod @ chat: Jun 17 2015, 5:50 PM
Essec09: 6:48pm: 10 minutes ago it started to rain and Wskrsnwings saw one eagle fly into the pasture and then flew to west pasture. She found the eagle in the west pasture and she said it looks like Harriet.

SWINWK · **Joined:** Wed Jan 02, 2013 10:41 am **Posts:** 12730

From mod @ chat: un 17 2015, 6:25 PM
Essec09: Information 'second hand', Harriet was at the "Yonder Pond" with FV before she flew into the west pasture. FV is still at the pond perched on a short snag on the left side of the pond.

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