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So I wrote to The Raptors Trust 2 days ago to get an update on the Coopers Hawk that we brought in and was told that the bird was put in a dark, quiet spot to calm it down and when the staff check on it an hour later it had died...apparently it was in a lot worse shape than they originally thought. Considering that the first evaluation suggested it wasn't too bad off I was shocked to say the least.
A few more photos from the evening before and the morning of its last day....
Eric

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http://eyelaser.smugmug.com/Nature/New-Jersey-Backyard-Birds/i-P9Tj7H7/0/X2/3BOT7621coop-X2.jpg

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Jul 24, 2014 at 11:10 AM
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I'm sorry to hear that Eric. Taking a step back it reads like survival of the fittest and this unfortunate fellow, not being able to hunt successfully for whatever reason, didn't fit that description. Still it is sad for those that tried to help and had hope

Tim



Jul 24, 2014 at 11:15 AM
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Such a sad story buddy. Are the going to do an autopsy?I thought for sure with your quick action that we would get a positive result


Jul 24, 2014 at 11:16 AM
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2, 3 and 4 are excellent Eric. It is a shame it passed. It sounds like the dehydration was a symptom and not the primary problem. They scavenge besides hunt, who knows what it ate.

Morris



Jul 24, 2014 at 12:18 PM
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Beautiful shots and nice tribute . So sad that it could not be helped.

Birdie



Jul 24, 2014 at 12:38 PM
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Awe I am so sorry Eric. The poor bird
It's heartbreaking. You have your beautiful photos to remember him by.
BeeBalm



Jul 24, 2014 at 01:27 PM
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Very nice photos and I feel sad to hear about that hawk, Eric.

- Tam



Jul 24, 2014 at 03:48 PM
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Dang it was hoping against hope this one would recover..........dang dang dang.....

Tom



Jul 24, 2014 at 05:31 PM
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sorry to hear about the hawk Eric


Jul 24, 2014 at 05:49 PM
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Sad news indeed Eric. but you have a very nice tribute here ~ Ron


Jul 24, 2014 at 07:34 PM
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Sorry to hear the sad news, Eric. But you can be proud of your efforts to help the hawk, and your images serve as a worthy tribute.


Jul 24, 2014 at 07:39 PM
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sad story, nice pics to go with it, #4 is a standout for it's sharpness


Jul 24, 2014 at 08:42 PM
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The story of life.A coopers takes a life in a an instant.They are at the top of the food chain but not immune to illness and accidents.Like us.Doug M


Jul 24, 2014 at 09:12 PM
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Lovely shots of the passed on raptor. Unfortunate outcome for sure.


Jul 24, 2014 at 09:59 PM
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Damn.


Jul 25, 2014 at 12:51 AM
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Tim Kuhn wrote:
I'm sorry to hear that Eric. Taking a step back it reads like survival of the fittest and this unfortunate fellow, not being able to hunt successfully for whatever reason, didn't fit that description. Still it is sad for those that tried to help and had hope

Tim

Thanks Tim....nature's way for sure...too bad it didn't survive but as you say, not for the lack of trying.
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Michael Rucci wrote:
Such a sad story buddy. Are the going to do an autopsy?I thought for sure with your quick action that we would get a positive result

I don't know if they will do a necropsy....I was really shocked considering how optimistic they were when I brought it in.
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morris wrote:
2, 3 and 4 are excellent Eric. It is a shame it passed. It sounds like the dehydration was a symptom and not the primary problem. They scavenge besides hunt, who knows what it ate.

Morris

We will probably never know what actually did it in but I agree with your assessment. Thanks!
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birdied wrote:
Beautiful shots and nice tribute . So sad that it could not be helped.

Birdie

Thanks Roberta...it is sad but the experience is something to be remembered
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BeeBalm wrote:
Awe I am so sorry Eric. The poor bird
It's heartbreaking. You have your beautiful photos to remember him by.
BeeBalm

Thanks BB...it is odd to look at photos one took one day and realize the next that the bird died.
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canon.eos30d wrote:
Very nice photos and I feel sad to hear about that hawk, Eric.

- Tam

Thanks Tam!
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Thomas Sanders wrote:
Dang it was hoping against hope this one would recover..........dang dang dang.....

Tom

Thanks Tom....nature can be cruel can't it...I expect the local song birds are having a party to celebrate...I, on the other hand am not
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kmunroe wrote:
sorry to hear about the hawk Eric

Thanks Kenny
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surfnron wrote:
Sad news indeed Eric. but you have a very nice tribute here ~ Ron

Thanks Ron...I'm glad I got some pix but it is actually weird looking at them knowing what happened
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mitesh wrote:
Sorry to hear the sad news, Eric. But you can be proud of your efforts to help the hawk, and your images serve as a worthy tribute.

Thanks Mitesh....it was an interesting couple of days and I appreciate your support
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Herb Houghton wrote:
sad story, nice pics to go with it, #4 is a standout for it's sharpness

Thanks Herb....obviously to see why it didn't bother to fly away when I approached closely even the first day
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Doug Maclean wrote:
The story of life.A coopers takes a life in a an instant.They are at the top of the food chain but not immune to illness and accidents.Like us.Doug M

I agree 100% Doug...statistically, I best less than half make it past a year.
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KCollett wrote:
Lovely shots of the passed on raptor. Unfortunate outcome for sure.

Thanks Ken...
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hnilsson wrote:
Damn.


Yeah, it sucks

Eric



Jul 25, 2014 at 04:51 AM





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