I saved a drowning Osprey yesterday. (pics) - GoFuckYourself.com

BV · 07-25-2005, 07:22 PM

I was relaxing on my patio overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and I noticed a kite flutter down and fall into the water near the the other side of the river about 700 yards away.

Then the next thing I notice is what looks like a bird diving down to grab a fish like they usually do, but this bird never took back off and it was not a pelican so it caught my attention.

Turns out an Osprey got caught in the kite string (which was most likey monofilament fishing line) and it got wrapped around it's neck and I guess it passed out and fell in the water close to my dock within 100 feet of me.

So I grabbed some gloves and my fishing net and rescued it. We called the state wildlife office and they told me where to take it for rehab.

The neat part is they named the bird after me and will release it here at my house when it recovers.

An Osprey is a "Bird of Prey" like a Bald Eagle but they generally only live around large bodies of water. They build huge nests and are very neat to watch them hunt.

Anyways it made me feel good so I thought I'd share the story.

Here is the Osprey. He is a juvenille and he is wet, hurt and freaked out, so he doesent look too well. But hopefully I'll be able to get some pics after he recovers and before we release him. or her..

wedouglas · 07-25-2005, 07:24 PM

nice story.

David! · 07-25-2005, 07:24 PM

Very cool

When I was down in Fort Lauderdale I used to volunteer at the wildlife center in Davie near the airport, it's crazy how many wild animals get in trouble because of man's carelessness

Spunky · 07-25-2005, 07:26 PM

Those birds are awesome..good job man

JJ Gold · 07-25-2005, 07:26 PM

Excellent work!

I had a pair of Ospreys living on my land in Colorado. They are amazing.

$pikes · 07-25-2005, 07:28 PM

You fkn rock! that is cool story..

crockett · 07-25-2005, 07:28 PM

cool deal man, I like those birds

Relish XXX · 07-25-2005, 07:29 PM

That bird looks awesome.

longbrick · 07-25-2005, 07:29 PM

what a nice looking bird are they endangered?

Alky · 07-25-2005, 07:30 PM

good man

BV · 07-25-2005, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longbrick

what a nice looking bird are they endangered?

At one time they were, I think they are listed as threatened now (in Florida). I searched around a little bit and in some states they are still endangered.

Relish XXX · 07-25-2005, 07:48 PM

My lady loves you for saving that bird. I just showed her this thread and the picture.

LexiLexxx · 07-25-2005, 07:49 PM

Kick ass story!

Glad you took the time to care :-)
So, cool they named him/her after you and you will soon see the bird you saved.
Put a smile on my face.

llporter · 07-25-2005, 08:18 PM

Great story - Now I feel bad about throwing a rock at the pigeons in the park

PixeLs · 07-25-2005, 08:26 PM

Great story man. Long Live to our New Captain Planet.

sniperwolf · 07-25-2005, 08:27 PM

that is a beasty bird... and you did an amazing job saving it!

European Lee · 07-25-2005, 08:28 PM

Nice

Now all you need is some BBQ sauce and you are all set

Regards,

Lee

webcrawler · 07-25-2005, 08:29 PM

good job!

wdsguy · 07-25-2005, 08:40 PM

thats a awesome thing u did

1hoho · 07-25-2005, 08:42 PM

you rock, there are so many a-holes who would not care, The bird and I are very glad you did care

tristan_D · 07-25-2005, 08:46 PM

those were so cute. good job.

1hoho · 07-25-2005, 08:52 PM

I once saw 2 men in a van with a shotgun drivin around my block pickin off pigeons, they killed a couple, but the third one I found had a broken wing, he was not hit, just fell I think. Anyway I took him home and we fixed his wing up, we named him superchicken, he did not fly for some months and just wabbled around the yard. He was a great pet, till he was able to fly, and left. After he left, he came back for food for a few months..... any way... one more time, Great Job

hershie · 07-25-2005, 09:35 PM

That was awesome to go out of your way to save the osprey.

Babagirls · 07-25-2005, 09:40 PM

now that story made me smile, thats awesome!!

the bird does look freaked out LOL

naugthygUrL · 07-26-2005, 05:38 AM

thats awesome man!

Red Ezra · 07-26-2005, 05:46 AM

kick ass man - thanks

Major (Tom) · 07-26-2005, 06:15 AM

when an osprey graps its talons on its prey it cannot let go for some 30 seconds. sometimes, an osprey grabs on to a big fish and it cannot let go and is dragged under water and sometimes drowns. strange but tru.

duke

Damian_Maxcash · 07-26-2005, 06:29 AM

Awesome.... I saw one here in the UK once, amazing bird.

They were virtually extict here for a long time. I think it is the exact type you have in the US.

mindoza · 07-26-2005, 06:33 AM

You are AWESOME!!! Glad there will be a happy ending!!

They are beautiful Birds. My family's Boat use to be in a marina in Chestertown Maryland. They were protected birds. They always had nest on the markers or the piling around it. They are one of the great things I miss about the Chesapeake/eastern seaboard

Paco, of Large Cash. · 07-26-2005, 06:44 AM

That is a gorgeous hawk.

A very kind person you are.

BuggyG · 07-26-2005, 07:23 AM

woohoo!!
I feel like chicken tonight.. like chicken tonight!!!

MikeVega · 07-26-2005, 07:27 AM

that's cool ... any day you can interact with nature and help a living thing out is a good day ...

Platinum Red · 07-26-2005, 07:28 AM

Nice it is not often that someone does something for an animal in trouble

sperbonzo · 07-26-2005, 07:32 AM

Now ensuring the massacre of hundreds more innocent fish, by this vicious bird....

Ospreys..... the Stalins of the the fish world

sperbonzo · 07-26-2005, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperbonzo

Now ensuring the massacre of hundreds more innocent fish, by this vicious bird....

Ospreys..... the Stalins of the the fish world

(in case someone get's all freaked out..... that was a JOKE)

BV · 07-26-2005, 11:10 AM

UPDATE:

The state wildlife people just called me and said the Osprey doing well but has alot of damage to it's feathers, is a little under weight, but will be good as new in 2 - 3 weeks.

Lace · 07-26-2005, 11:13 AM

Weve got them herre in the Chesapeake bay. Everytime we go out on the boats I see them atop the channel markers

Crazy birds

Vitasoy · 07-26-2005, 11:14 PM

That birdie looks hella cool.

woj · 07-26-2005, 11:41 PM

wow, that's a cool little bird...

basschick · 07-27-2005, 01:17 AM

BV - thanks for sharing this with us. you totally ROCK!

Kimmykim · 07-27-2005, 02:01 AM

Great job, those birds are amazing.

Repetitive Monkey · 07-27-2005, 02:47 AM

Beautiful creature. Kudos on getting off your ass and doing something for it; most people wouldn't, I can imagine.

Scotty.T · 07-27-2005, 02:49 AM

Great stuff. Not many of those things left around here. Protected species I think.

Stacey_JoinRightNow · 07-27-2005, 03:17 AM

Very good job!
A very good way to preserve our animals!

reynold · 07-27-2005, 04:53 AM

nice bird. just perfect for a display collection.

07-25-2005, 07:22 PM	#1
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	I saved a drowning Osprey yesterday. (pics) I was relaxing on my patio overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and I noticed a kite flutter down and fall into the water near the the other side of the river about 700 yards away. Then the next thing I notice is what looks like a bird diving down to grab a fish like they usually do, but this bird never took back off and it was not a pelican so it caught my attention. Turns out an Osprey got caught in the kite string (which was most likey monofilament fishing line) and it got wrapped around it's neck and I guess it passed out and fell in the water close to my dock within 100 feet of me. So I grabbed some gloves and my fishing net and rescued it. We called the state wildlife office and they told me where to take it for rehab. The neat part is they named the bird after me and will release it here at my house when it recovers. An Osprey is a "Bird of Prey" like a Bald Eagle but they generally only live around large bodies of water. They build huge nests and are very neat to watch them hunt. Anyways it made me feel good so I thought I'd share the story. Here is the Osprey. He is a juvenille and he is wet, hurt and freaked out, so he doesent look too well. But hopefully I'll be able to get some pics after he recovers and before we release him. or her..

07-25-2005, 07:24 PM	#3
David! By the wrath of Agamemnon Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 6,501	Very cool When I was down in Fort Lauderdale I used to volunteer at the wildlife center in Davie near the airport, it's crazy how many wild animals get in trouble because of man's carelessness __________________ .

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Damian_Maxcash So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MaxCash.com Posts: 12,745	Awesome.... I saw one here in the UK once, amazing bird. They were virtually extict here for a long time. I think it is the exact type you have in the US.

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mindoza Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,625	You are AWESOME!!! Glad there will be a happy ending!! They are beautiful Birds. My family's Boat use to be in a marina in Chestertown Maryland. They were protected birds. They always had nest on the markers or the piling around it. They are one of the great things I miss about the Chesapeake/eastern seaboard __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

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BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	UPDATE: The state wildlife people just called me and said the Osprey doing well but has alot of damage to it's feathers, is a little under weight, but will be good as new in 2 - 3 weeks.

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Lace Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,116	Weve got them herre in the Chesapeake bay. Everytime we go out on the boats I see them atop the channel markers Crazy birds __________________ Your Paysite Partner Strength In Numbers! StickyDollars \| RadicalCash \| KennysPennies \| HomegrownCash