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Pelican in distress on 10-25-12 with fishing line and plastic water bottle tying one wing and leg back, which prevented Firebird from flying. Rescue attempt failed on 10-25-12 but succeeded on 10-26-12.
We almost got him/her on the first day, but unfortunately this precious big bird scooted out at the last moment just when Glen was reaching for his net located on his backside.
Annette closes in on the second day of the rescue as the injured Pelican starts to lurch forward
Congratulations to the SMART team for bringing Firebird in for help. Ernesto Poblano holding the White Pelican and Evette Smith of the Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team (SMART)
Annette Ramirez checking the wing and apparently there is a little damage, but I'm looking forward to a good report by late Saturday or Sunday
Flight check confirmed at IBR on 11-16-12. Firebird good to go on December 1, 2012.
12-1-12 White Pelican Release: Soon to be Eagle Scouts carrying Firebird (left) and 74C on the right behind the reed. Photo taken by Mike Stensvold, who along with Kate Rogowski and I, was out there on day 1 in the early morning during the first rescue attempt.
Firebird steps out for the first time after a one month plus stay at IBR, headed back into the wilds to rejoin his Amercian White Pelican family. Photo by Mike Stensvold.
One small step for a Pelican with a nine-foot wingspan, one giant leap for mankind. Photo by Mike Stensvold.
Pelican in distress on 10-25-12 with fishing line and plastic water bottle tying one wing and leg back, which prevented Firebird from flying. Rescue attempt failed on 10-25-12 but succeeded on 10-26-12.
Pelican in distress on 10-25-12 with fishing line and plastic water bottle tying one wing and leg back, which prevented Firebird from flying. Rescue attempt failed on 10-25-12 but succeeded on 10-26-12.
Pelican in distress on 10-25-12 with fishing line and plastic water bottle tying one wing and leg back, which prevented Firebird from flying. Rescue attempt failed on 10-25-12 but succeeded on 10-26-12.
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