[TN-Bird] Re: Fwd: Michigan Osprey in TN
- From: Scott Somershoe <ssomershoe@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Lyda Phillips <lydap@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 16:07:48 -0500
Lyda and all,
The bird was probably not killed by being mowed over (maybe though). It
likely died last Friday (last date of data transmission) and the mowing
probably occurred this week. However there is certainly a chance it could
have been ill and was dying in the tall weeds and then got mowed over last
Friday, which could have killed the transmitter too. Either way, if it was
on the ground in the weeds, it wouldn't have survived anyway
unfortunately. The carcass was pretty far gone and mowed over, so not much
to work with in terms of determining cause of death.
I just spoke with the person that put the transmitter on the Osprey in MI.
The bird had been acting odd for several days and they were concerned about
it. Maybe she had chronic issues or was sick and starving, etc. Don't
know. On the bright side, it's pretty uncommon to recover a bird/carcass
like that, esp. after a week on the ground, so they were thrilled (and sad)
to know the outcome. Actually getting a known outcome on something like
this doesn't happen often.
I'll send them the remains of the transmitter when I get it and they may be
able to salvage some parts. It a shame to meet a follow researcher this
way, but she was very appreciative of everyone's efforts down here and the
quick response. We also discussed Osprey nesting and population recovery
in MI (interesting issues they have) and our Golden eagles and tracking
birds. She was thrilled to know a couple of our birds went through MI.
Scott Somershoe
On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Lyda Phillips <lydap@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Is that how the bird died, getting mowed over? If not, any info on cause
> of death.
>
> Lyda Phillips
> (301) 518-7538 (cell)
> www.lydaphillips.com
> writerworking.blogspot.com/
>
>
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> Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:56:58 -0500
> Subject: [TN-Bird] Re: Fwd: Michigan Osprey in TN
> From: ssomershoe@xxxxxxxxx
> To: bfcantwell@xxxxxxxxx
> CC: KnoxvilleTOS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Somehow I sent that email without hitting a button. Anyway, Merikay
> Waldvogel found the bird and met with our Wildlife Officer Wayne Rich on
> site. They salvaged the transmitter, which is probably toast, but maybe
> parts can be used. Thanks all!
>
>
> Cheers,
> Scott Somershoe
>
> On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 12:17 PM, Billie Cantwell <bfcantwell@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> Can you help find this Osprey?
> Billie Cantwell
> Knoxville, TN
>
>
> Thank you for your interest in helping our Michigan Osprey group locate
> Rachel, one of our young Ospreys who is carrying a gps satellite
> transmitter. Her last recorded data fix shows the following coordinates:
> *Lat/Lng:
> 36.13717 / -83.60917*. The mapping on Google Earth indicates this final
> fix as being NE of Knoxville, along the Holston River and near the Little
> Jump Rapids. Although we don't know for certain her fate, Rachel may have
> experienced a catastrophic event and is possibly lying somewhere on the
> ground near the river and in the general vicinity of those final
> coordinates . We are asking for your assistance in finding her and
> retrieving the satellite unit and are pleased you are so eager to help us.
>
> Tracking our migrating Ospreys is a team effort involving
> MichiganOsprey, MDNR, Huron Valley Audubon/Michigan Audubon, Detroit Zoo,
> and USDA Wildlife Division. Attached are some photos including her last
> location and one of the birds wearing the unit. I hope these help to guide
> you to her.
>
> On behalf of our Osprey partners I thank you for your willingness to
> search for Rachel.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Barb Jensen
> Michigan Osprey
> 248-895-2681
> www.michiganosprey.org
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