I'm introducing myself - I'm Nancy McDonald, a raptor rescuer here in Maryland. This episode outlines some of the topics I'll be talking about in the future.
- What's it like to rescue raptors
- Top 5 causes of raptor injuries/illnesses - fishing line, HBV, window strikes, rodenticide, lead poisoning
- What equipment do you use to rescue raptors
- How can I get started rescuing raptors
- Raptor transport basics
- Eagles and egos
- Raptor rescue stories
- U.S. raptors are federally protected! MBTA, BGEA
- raptor rescues and risks
- Water rescues
- Renestings
- Releases