Dead Dovekie Dyer cove

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Matthew Gilbert

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Dec 30, 2020, 8:53:25 AM12/30/20
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I just found a dovekie dead on the rocks in Dyer Cove. It’s very likely the same one that was seen by Charles Duncan yesterday. Since it’s body is mostly intact, I was wondering if anybody out there would want it as a specimen. I can either leave it somewhere safe above the high tide line (its already frozen solid) or I can take it home and put it in my freezer. I’m not sure what to do with it. 

Matthew Gilbert 

Charles Duncan

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Dec 30, 2020, 10:02:46 AM12/30/20
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Hi Matthew—

Sad news, but not a surprise.  I would very much like the specimen to add to the collection at Audubon Hog Island Camp.  I’m happy to pick it up—are you still at Dyer or in the area?

—C.

Charles D. Duncan
76 Emery Street
Portland, Maine 04102, USA




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Boots.

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Dec 30, 2020, 10:04:23 AM12/30/20
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Per the Maine Cooperative Extension Service Web Site: 

If you find a single dead wild bird: Be sure to wear gloves or otherwise protect your hands when handling dead birds. Put the bird into a bag or other container, and dispose of it in a way that will keep other animals from being exposed to it. Incineration is a good option or you can place the bagged bird in with your everyday garbage as long as other animals do not have access to your trash.

If you find multiple dead wild birds: Notify the state veterinarian immediately. He can approve shipping/testing at the state expense for diseases that would be a wildlife or public health concern.

If you find injured wild birds, including baby birds that may have fallen out of their nest, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitation group. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife maintains a list of wildlife rehabilitators.


~Boots.

Juanita Roushdy

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Dec 30, 2020, 11:01:03 AM12/30/20
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Thanks, Charles. I was going to suggest that. 

juanita


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