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Bald eagle found tangled in Ann Arborsโs Argo Park released back into wild
Read full article: Bald eagle found tangled in Ann Arborsโs Argo Park released back into wildA popular American bald eagle found tangled in fishing line a few weeks ago at Ann Arborโs Argo Park has been released back into the city.
Bald eagle shows air superiority in Michigan, sends states drone into lake
Read full article: Bald eagle shows air superiority in Michigan, sends states drone into lakeEnvironmental quality analyst and drone pilot Hunter King said he had completed about seven minutes of the mapping flight when satellite reception became spotty. King pressed a button to return the $950 drone to him and was viewing his video screen when the drone began to twirl. Two birdwatchers who were nearby saw the bird attack something but told officials they didnt realize it was a drone. The drone sent 27 warning notifications in the 3.5 seconds that it took to spiral to the water, including one noting that a propeller was missing. Data later revealed that it landed in 4 feet of water about 150 feet offshore.
Michigan man charged with killing 18 wolves, three eagles and more
Read full article: Michigan man charged with killing 18 wolves, three eagles and moreMARIE, Mich. (AP) โ An Upper Peninsula man is accused of illegally killing wolves, eagles and other animals after a monthslong investigation. Kurt Duncan of Pickford is facing 125 wildlife misdemeanor charges in Chippewa County, the Department of Natural Resources said. Duncan, 56, is accused of killing 18 wolves over an 18-month period and killing three bald eagles. He faces up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for each wolf killed, along with other possible penalties, the state said. Charges against other people are expected, the DNR said.
Bald eagles survives train collision, finds healing at Detroit Zoo
Read full article: Bald eagles survives train collision, finds healing at Detroit ZooDETROIT โ A bald eagle who was injured after a train collision last fall is now thriving at the Detroit Zoo. In Oct. 2019, the bald eagle was discovered injured in a Wendyโs parking lot in Monroe, Michigan, after a citizen reported witnessing a train and bald eagle collide a week prior, according to the zoo. The bird, named Captain Marvel, joins two other rescued bald eagles at the zoo; Flash and Mr. America. โWeโre happy that weโre able to offer her a home here at the Detroit Zoo,โ said Scott Carter, chief life sciences officer for the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS). โFemale bald eagles tend to display more assertive behaviors, so she could end up being in charge in the eaglesโ habitat,โ said Carter.