Disabled Evergreen Cormorant - Can't something be done?

[Judith & Reid Scher]

I asked this question last spring.  Noah Gibb responded and we both are willing to step up w/ $ or muscle to help this bird.  The answer to what will happen with the advent of fall and winter is that the animal will suffer a slow cruel death as it freezes in the ice UNLESS we help it.  This is not the Galapagos and helping this animal won't contaminate the natural ecosystem.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how the cormorant and maybe the C Goose could be captured - do we need permission from Fish & Wildlife or other State or Fed Authority? 

And equally important, does anyone have a lead on a rescue or shelter willing to house these birds?  I know that some aquariums take in wounded shorebirds etc. They also house those who cannot be returned to the wild.   If anyone has any ideas - I'm willing to make the calls and the case.

Judy Scher

[Nathan Hall]

Judy

My wife and I live close to Evergreen and have been keeping an eye on the cormorant like you. Earlier this year we took a baby squirrel to the Center for Wildlife in York. And I have been thinking they might take the cormorant and they might even have suggestions about how to capture it. I will give them a call today and see what they have to say then send you an email with the information. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.

Nathan

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[Linda Woodard]

That was my thought also. Their number is 207-361–1400. Might want to check with Maine Department of Inland fisheries and Wildlife. They might be willing to come help capture it.  Their number is 207–657–2345. Scott Lindsey is the wildlife biologist for this area. 

I'm down in Connecticut with my father who's had an accident. But would be willing to help when I get back later this week.

Linda Woodard

Director, Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

207-883-5100

Cell 207-415-8331

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[Fyn Kynd]

What about taking it to Avian Haven in Freedom? I'm sure they would take it.

Good luck, and good birding,
Fyn

[ron romano]

Avian Haven may be able to assist - I know they rescued some owls, hawks, eagles over the past few months.  They are a bit up the coast i think but i believe this is the organization that might be able to help.  worth trying!  Ron

[Bill Blauvelt]

I wonder if they would need to give the bird(s) shelter? It may be that it would do OK on its own if it were transported to where the water would not freeze.

Bill Blauvelt

[RALPH ELDRIDGE]

At the risk of ruffling feathers I have to ask: Am I the only one who questions human intervention with a likely life in captivity?

Is anyone giving thought to the other animals, including birds, that survive because of  the weak and incapacitated? 

This isn't a rare or endangered species where intervention might be justified.

[Sally Blauvelt]

I've thought about that, too.  And I'm interested to hear what others have to say.  The pond is on my running route.  I've been looking out for my the cormorant and now the goose for awhile and feel emotionally attached.  I feel like a flawed human being......I don't know what's best.

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[Jess Home]

Anyone check with York Center for Wildlife?

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