The Limpkin was captured late today by a team using a large net. The bird was slowly pushed toward and into the net, then captured. The bird weighed in at 815 g, average is 900-1270, so a little underweight but otherwise seems healthy. What happens next isn't exactly known, at least by me, but we should get word of that within the next couple of days. The bird will likely find its way south after receiving the necessary care to prepare it for the trip. I've been told that, compared to some birds, Limpkins are not difficult to care for in captivity.
The sentiment expressed by a few people to make a donation to these rehab groups is heartwarming. They certainly deserve it, with all the time and, often, their own finances that they use. I hope to receive more information regarding that in a day or so and will update then. Thanks, everyone, who came and respectfully viewed the Limpkin and to those who expressed an interest in its well-being. It was great to reconnect with many birding friends and to make new ones. Good birding! Willie ------------------ Willie D'Anna Wilson, NY dannapotterATroadrunnerDOTcom -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES.htm http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birding.aba.org/maillist/NY01 Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
