Date: 9/24/26 3:40 am From: Sharon Stafford <slstafford58...> Subject: Re: [Arlington Birds] Digest for - 1 update in 1 topic
Hi,
I saw both Monday morning at the Res and my husband saw both at the Res
yesterday, Wednesday afternoon.
-Sharon Stafford
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> - Egret that was mired in the mud, now severely injured and lately MIA
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> Egret that was mired in the mud, now severely injured and lately MIA
> <http://groups.google.com/group/arlingtonbirds/t/cd052bbf48821e43?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > mj k <maryjane.keeler...>: Sep 23 04:43PM -0700
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> Hi all,
>
> I am hoping this group can help out with this sad request - note of an
> injured Great Egret in the vicinity of the Arlington Res or Spy Pond. I
> have attached recent photos. WARNING, they are a bit graphic.
>
> The attempted rescue back on September 15 did not succeed, as the Egret
> flew off. It was noted, however, that this bird was injured. I have noted
> them to have roosted at McClennen Park retention pond since early last
> month. At this juncture, they should be well headed south. To date, only
> the uninjured one still roosts there but flies to the Rez at first light.
>
> I have been monitoring these birds since 9/18 and it showed up at the Res
> on the 18th but not since. This egret has a large fish hook in its left
> foot *and* missing 2 toes, same foot. This catastrophic injury has caused
> it to struggle to fish and I cannot find it as of the last couple of days.
>
> Its mate is still around at the Rez, but I'm afraid this bird is
> elsewhere.
> I've only monitored it at the Rez I believe once. So this is where I need
> your help.
>
> Have you seen this injured bird? It has a severe limp (favoring it's left
> leg) and cannot perch correctly. The Arlington Animal Control Officer is
> well aware of the issue, but trying to find birds is similar to lost dogs.
> Very hard to monitor and actually know where to look.
>
> So please, if you do find a sad, limping Great Egret, can you please let
> me/this list know. I will relay any sightings to the ACO.
>
> Thank you,
> MJ Keeler
> <maryjane.keeler...>
> Wildlife photographer and advocate
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